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The SkyWest Pilot Pathway engages Cadets throughout their education experience including integrated SkyWest professional development. This opportunity allows you to train for the professional pilot team at the largest U.S. regional airline.² Students can enjoy their SkyWest experience throughout their flight journey at Spartan Flight Academy upon the pathway application being accepted by SkyWest.
Click through each stage to see how Spartan Flight Academy training connects to the SkyWest Pilot Pathway, from your first flight lesson to a potential First Officer opportunity.
SkyWest Pilot Pathway
The SkyWest Pilot Pathway provides eligible pilots with support and benefits that can grow as they advance through the program.
Benefits may include
Enhanced SkyWest Introduction
Company Seniority Activates1
Free Access to LogTen Pro Electronic Logbook
Access to a SkyWest Mentor & Interview Prep
Guaranteed Interview2
Seniority at Ground School
1Up to two years will apply to health benefits eligibility, profit sharing bonuses, PTO accruals, and 401(k) matching.
2Must successfully meet hiring requirements
Training Timeline
Spartan Flight Academy's Full-Time Training Path
Spartan Flight Academy's flagship full-time training program is designed to take students with no previous flight experience through professional pilot certifications and ratings in approximately 13 months.*
*Program duration is an estimate and is not guaranteed. See full disclosure below.
Learn the fundamentals of flight, aircraft operations, navigation, and aeronautical decision-making as you work toward your first FAA pilot certificate.
Develop the skills to operate an aircraft by reference to instruments and gain experience with instrument flight procedures.
Advance your flying skills and work toward the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate required to pursue professional flying opportunities.
Develop multi-engine aircraft experience and add a multi-engine rating to your commercial pilot qualifications.
Learn how to teach flight concepts, maneuvers, and aeronautical knowledge while developing the skills required to become a professional flight instructor.
Add instrument instruction privileges and prepare for opportunities to build flight experience as a professional flight instructor.
As one of the largest regional airline in the U.S., SkyWest Airlines boasts over 2,000 daily flights to over 240 destinations serving 36 million passengers annually with their fleet of nearly 500+ aircraft.
Cadets are supported along the pathway to SkyWest Airlines with their cultural pillars of Teamwork, Safety, Stability, and Professionalism. Additionally, Newsweek named SkyWest One of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women”. SkyWest is the only regional airline recognized on the 2024 lists.
Answers to common questions about training at Spartan Flight Academy and the SkyWest Pilot Pathway.
The SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program provides a direct path for exceptional pilots with a desire to Take Control of their aviation careers. Enhanced seniority, guaranteed interview, and access to SkyWest mentors are just a few of the upgrades students can receive by joining the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program on their way to becoming one of SkyWest’s professional pilots.
No previous flight experience is required to begin Spartan Flight Academy's full-time professional pilot training program.
Spartan Flight Academy is in Grand Prairie, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area.
SkyWest offers the following benefits as you earn your ATP: Enhanced SkyWest Introduction, Company Seniority Activates, Free Access to LogTen Pro Electronic Logbook, Access to a SkyWest Mentor & Interview Prep, Guaranteed Interview, and Seniority at Ground School
Students who successfully complete Spartan Flight Academy's CFII training may be eligible for an interview for a CFI position. Employment is not guaranteed and is subject to available positions and Spartan's hiring requirements.
Spartan Flight Academy (SFA) offers non-Title IV, non-accredited FAA Part 141 training that is not eligible for federal student aid. SFA operates independently from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Spartan Flight Academy does not guarantee third-party certifications/ratings or employment. Estimated time required assumes a full-time flying schedule, varies by individual, and is not guaranteed. Additional flight hours and certifications are required to be eligible to apply for more advanced opportunities, such as airline pilot positions.
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3122 S Great SW Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
support@spartanflightacademy.com
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