Jun 29

Pilots, Upgrade Your Career to First Class with SkyWest Airlines!

SkyWest Pilot Job Fair June 30th!

Imagine a job you love that also gives you access to over 150 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico! Each day SkyWest moves more than 60,000 travelers to destinations across North America. And although our system spans from coast to coast, our workforce is even more diverse than our route map. It’s obvious to those both inside and outside our team, something’s different at SkyWest. Those on our team have a chance to work with some of the best professionals in the airline industry.

Our Guiding Principles

• Health and Safety First

• Excellent Service and Quality

• Personal and Operational Reliability

• Fairness and Consistency

• Respect and Teamwork

• Personal and Corporate Integrity

• Superior Profitability & Efficient Use of All Resources

Visit us at our job fair Saturday, June 30th at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont, Il. And discover how you can upgrade to a first-class career at SkyWest Airlines!

Click HERE for more information.

Jun 22

SkyWest Airlines: 40 Years & Flying!

On June 19, 1972, SkyWest Airlines’ six-seat aircraft took to the skies for the first official flight to Salt Lake City. At the time, we had three part-time pilots and our fleet consisted of just four aircraft. Forty years later, SkyWest operates more than 1,800 daily flights on 315 aircraft, all thanks to the help of our more than 11,000 aviation professionals.

Tuesday morning, in honor of our accomplishments and to commemorate those humble beginnings, SkyWest employees, leaders and dignitaries gathered outside our first headquarters (the old hangar at the former St. George Airport) to celebrate our history! President and COO, Russel “Chip” Childs, kicked off the event with some opening remarks and was followed by Jerry Atkin, Chairman and CEO who entertained the crowd with a variety of stories about SkyWest’s early struggles and subsequent successes thanks to the people of SkyWest. He also took a few minutes to recognize several key players in our history who helped make 40 years possible. Jerry was followed by Ralph Atkin, founder of SkyWest Airlines. Everyone at the hangar also had a chance to be a part of a historic 40-year photo!

All the speakers had very powerful things to say, but the common message was that the airline was founded on a commitment to quality and hard work. And thanks to the extraordinary people of SkyWest, that dedication has continued to keep us moving forward for 40 years.

Later, SkyWest leaders and dozens of others had an up-close view as Flight 7769 departed from the new St. George Airport, accompanied by a water cannon salute. The salute helped to recognize everything that SkyWest has been able to accomplish in the last 40 years, and serves as a starting point for the success we’ll continue to see in the years to come!

Jun 07

Underprivileged First Graders Explore Aviation at Our Salt Lake City SkyWest Training Center!

What’s it like to introduce first graders to the world of aviation? Just ask SkyWest flight attendant and first grade teacher Christina Hathaway.

In addition to being a flight attendant, Christina also teaches underprivileged students at Salt Lake City’s inter-city Franklin Elementary School. She recently organized a field trip for 80 students to visit SkyWest’s Salt Lake City training facility where they were introduced to the world of aviation.

The kids were awestruck. When they first walked into the multimedia room to start their tour, one young boy asked if they were already in an airplane. Sonya Wolford, SkyWest Airlines’ VP of InFlight explained that they would have a chance to see the plane soon and the boy literally jumped for joy.

During their visit, the kids were able to walk through various cabin trainers that simulate the inside of a CRJ200. They learned about important safety tasks that SkyWest flight attendants are required to know and had a chance to see some of the emergency equipment that is stored on board every SkyWest flight.

Of course, no trip to the InFlight training facility would be complete without getting a package of Biscoff cookies and some pretzels.

The kids left after the field trip dreaming about one day joining the aviation industry; one student even told a friend, “I’m going to be a flight attendant and save people.” Of course, the friend was quick to remind them that, “You have to feed them too!”

May 22

SkyWest Employees Team Up to Fight Cancer!

Millions of people and their families are affected by cancer every day, including many at SkyWest Airlines. To show support in the fight against this devastating disease, several SkyWest team members recently gathered to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in St. George, Utah.

This year, SkyWest had two teams made up of 12 employees and their families in the St. George event. They walked and ran for 24 hours, raising money for the fight against cancer. The event also provided everyone a chance to honor those who have faced or are facing this devastating disease.

Along with the money raised during the actual walk, the teams put in a lot of work to secure donations to fund the fight against cancer ahead of time. Thanks to the generosity of fellow SkyWest employees, the teams were able to raise more than $2,400 during special lunches at corporate headquarters. Along with a donation from SkyWest the teams raised an impressive $6,300, more than doubling their original goal.

Congratulations to the SkyWest Relay for Life teams on achieving great success in their fundraising and for their inspiring efforts

For more information about Relay for Life, to make a donation or to find out how you can start a team in your area visit www.relayforlife.org

May 14

CRJ200 US Airways Express Paint Transformation!

As a partner to four of the world’s largest network carriers, SkyWest Airlines boasts an impressive fleet of more than 300 aircraft in diverse liveries. SkyWest launched its newest partnership with US Airways in December 2011, and today proudly flies 14 CRJ200 aircraft under the US Airways Express banner.

Of course, a new partnership means a fresh new paint job for each aircraft in a meticulous process spanning up to 10 days. Check out this video of an aircraft becoming the newest member of SkyWest Airlines’ US Airways Express fleet! Perhaps you’ll see it operating one of our 93 daily flights from the Phoenix hub!

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May 03

SkyWest Airlines’ New Website Takes Off!

As a leading air service provider offering global access to millions of people each month, SkyWest is known for its industry leading workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued solid operational and economic performance! SkyWest’s people are proudly celebrating “40 Years & Flying” in 2012 and a redesigned www.skywest.com is just one of the ways we’re marking the milestone.
The new site is a tribute to SkyWest’s exceptional components that make us the airline, investment and employer of choice.
New features on www.skywest.com include:

  • Interactive route maps
  • Detailed career guides and benefit information
  • SkyBlog – a blog about SkyWest Airlines
  • Expanded media room with images, videos and story ideas
  • Destination highlights
  • An interactive history spanning the airline’s luminous four decades
  • Philanthropic involvement
  • Large, high-resolution photos
  • Intuitive navigation
  • And much more!

Jet on over to www.skywest.com and experience our fresh new look firsthand!

May 02

SkyWest Mini Indy Charity Event Races to Success Again!

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SkyWest Airlines’ Mini Indy brings businesses from all over the world to Utah’s Dixie in the name of fun and fundraising. The three-day event culminates with the airline industry’s premier charity race, where teams race their go-carts at speeds of up to 27 mph in hopes of the coveted grand champion trophy. Proceeds go to United Way, which in turn benefits numerous local charities. Since its inception, Mini Indy has raised more than one million dollars for United Way and SkyWest’s Scholarship Fund. It’s just one of the ways SkyWest gives back to the communities where we live and work!