Regional passenger airline
SkyWest Airlines
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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Get to know SkyWest Airlines.
SkyWest operates through partnerships with several major airlines. That variety offers an interesting perspective for applicants curious about how regional flying supports different networks and connects communities.
WHY CONSIDER SKYWEST AIRLINES?
Picture yourself here.
Explore the operational variety of multiple airline partners and many regional markets.
A broad base network and mixed regional fleet offer plenty to learn about.
Career perspectives to explore, not promises of a vacancy, specific duties, benefits, or progression. Ask the employer what applies to the role you are considering.
- Type of operation
- Regional passenger airline
- Headquarters
- St. George, Utah
HOW IT BEGAN
A little history.
SkyWest began in 1972 and grew from a small western airline into a large regional operator serving multiple major-airline partners.
FLEET & NETWORK
The operation behind the name.
- Aircraft types
- Embraer E170/E175 and CRJ200/550/700/900 aircraft.
- Reported fleet size
- 517 scheduled-service aircraft at June 30, 2026, according to the company fact sheet.
- Main airports / operating bases
- Major hubs include Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Minneapolis (MSP), Phoenix (PHX), Portland (PDX), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA).
- Where they fly
- Regional connections across North America; 273 destinations reported on the fact sheet.
Company profile researched October 15, 2026. Fleet figures use the reporting dates and scope shown; aircraft on order are not counted as operating aircraft.
PAY & WORKING LIFE
The details that matter.
- First-year / starting pay
- $23.23/hr
- Top pay
- $32.32/hr
- License pay / premiums
- None
- Shift patterns
- 4-3; 10 Hr Shifts
- Annual hours worked
- Not listed
- Union / representation
- None/ SADA
Pay is shown in the source’s stated currency and period. Older entries describe historical terms. Verify current pay, training rates, premiums, and progression with the employer or applicable agreement.
AROUND THE OFFICE
Local income & housing.
- Dispatch office location
- St. George (SGU)
- Local median income (not airline pay)
- $76,508/yr
- Local gross rent / month
- $1,545
Local income and gross rent are figures reported in the source spreadsheet, not airline employee pay. They describe the referenced city or county, not surrounding communities. Gross rent includes rent and renter-paid utilities. Census links may now show newer figures than this snapshot.
Inside the operation
As of March 2023
A career link does not indicate an open vacancy. Requirements and benefits may vary by position and agreement.
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