Pilot, First Officer applicants have rated the interview process at SkyWest Airlines with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 82.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Pilot, First Officer roles take an average of 49 days to get hired, when considering 24 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SkyWest Airlines overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SkyWest Airlines as a Pilot, First Officer according to 24 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 20%
Skills test: 15%
Presentation: 15%
Drug test: 13%
IQ intelligence test: 12%
Phone interview: 11%
Background check: 8%
Personality test: 4%
Group panel interview: 1%
Other: 1%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SkyWest Airlines (Ocala, FL) in May 2021
Interview
The interview went as expected. There was an HR portion followed up by the technical questions. The captain that interviewed me made it formal but laid back. At no point did I feel like I was being drilled with questions or uncomfortable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your flying in to this unmonitored airport at night and its clear blue and 22. How would you make this approach?
I applied online. I interviewed at SkyWest Airlines (Dallas, TX) in Oct 2025
Interview
SkyWest’s interview process felt professional, welcoming, and well organized. Recruiters communicated clearly, valued candidates’ time, and created a supportive atmosphere. Questions were thoughtful and relevant, allowing personalities and experience to shine. Overall, the process reflected the company’s strong culture, high standards, and genuine commitment to employee success and long-term growth
Very relaxed. Had to prepare a lot on the topics addressed, but the interview was relatively straight forward with the studying I had done. I felt good in the interview and really was able to ask a lot of questions, learn more about the company, and it allowed me to know this is where I wanted to go.
I applied online. I interviewed at SkyWest Airlines (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
Very relaxed interview, conducted via virtual, lasted more than 2 hours.
40 minutes of ice breaking chat and go on to the HR, technical portion.
TMAAT, high altitude aerodynamic, jet theory, jeppesen chart, regulations.