Airline career pathways
SkyWest Airlines
Acron Aviation Academy and SkyWest Airlines have come together to provide Acron Aviation cadets with access to resources and guidance to make a seamless transition from flight school to an airline career!
From SkyWest to a major carrier
Enrolling in our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program will provide you with opportunity to apply to join SkyWest's Pilot Pathway Program.
The SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program provides a direct path to the flight deck for exceptional pilots with a desire to take control of their aviation careers.
SkyWest is a great place to create a lifelong pilot career. They also want to support those who are interested in other flying opportunities and are excited to provide captains with a Guaranteed Pilot Interview Program with Delta, United and Alaska Airlines.
Benefits include:
- Up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement
- Up to two years of company seniority for benefits eligibility
- Guaranteed interview for SkyWest First Officer position
- Top seniority at SkyWest ground school
- Access to SkyWest Pilot mentors
- Enhanced introduction to SkyWest
How the SkyWest pilot pathway works
1
Enroll at Acron Aviation Academy
The first step in your journey to becoming an airline pilot is to enroll in our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program.
2
Build your experience
Those that complete our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program can then enroll on our Elite program, where you will earn your Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFI-I). These certifications will help you reach your 1,500-hours!
3
Apply to the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program
If your application is accepted, you will begin to receive the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program benefits! Being accepted means you will have a direct path to the flight deck!
4
Become an airline pilot
After reaching the FAA mandated 1500 hours of flight time, you will be eligible to earn your Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Upon completion of your ATP and SkyWest training, you will officially be an airline pilot!
5
Fly at Delta, United, or Alaska
SkyWest captains can join the Guaranteed Pilot Interview Program to secure an interview with United, Delta, or Alaska Airlines in as little as 24 months!
