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SkyWest Charter

QUICKTAKE

Company Updates:

  • SkyWest Charter (SWC), a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., provides chartered jet service at airports across the United States.
  • IATA code: CW, ICAO code: SCW, and ATC Callsign: “Charter West”

Current Operations:

  • OCC Services: Licensed dispatchers provide flight release and flight following, consistent with Part 121 standards.
  • Pilot Scheduling: Follows FAR Part 117.
  • Training: Industry-leading, in-house pilot training consistent with Part 121 standards.
  • Safety Programs: Align with Part 121 carrier requirements.
  • Certifications: Registered with Argus Platinum, IS-BAO, and Wyvern.

Fleet:

  • CRJ200 aircraft

Domicles:

  • Home Based: Pilots receive positive space travel to/from assignments.
  • Domicile Based: Current locations are available: BNA, MKE, OKC, FAT, SLC, SBN, COS, and PSP.

Page last updated: September 2025

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PILOTS
Total: 85
Active: 85
Furloughed: 0
UNION
None listed
FLEET
CRJ200: 0
DOMICILES
None listed
HIRING
Is Hiring?: Yes

For more information, please visit the SWC Careers Page.

First Officer Hiring Minimums

• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted ATP Certificate.

• Must hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S.

• Must hold an FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.

• Must have a current passport, or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents).

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

JUMPSEATS

• Non-home-based pilots receive positive space travel to/from work

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PAY NOTES

• Captain: $150-$165 per hour

• First Officer: $90-$105 per hour

• Domicile-based Captains receive $10 per hour override

• Line Check Airman receive a $75 hourly override

Benefits Offered

• Medical (choice of PPO, CDHP, HSA)

• Dental

• Vision

• Long-Term Disability

• Short-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PER DIEM

$2.25 per hour

RETIREMENT

401K:

Captains: 20% Direct Contribution

First Officers:

              1-4 Years: 4% Dollar-for-Dollar Match

              5-9 Years: 6% Dollar-for-Dollar Match

              10 Years: 12% Non-Elective Contribution       

401K Matching: Yes