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  • The interview was exactly what you'd expect based on other experiences on here. Started off with just some small talk before the interviewer introduced himself and talked about his history and how he ended up doing interviews. The interviewer was a retired captain from Skywest. I introduced myself, then we got rolling with verifying paperwork. I needed to resubmit some things, like my CFI, since it expired between now and the original application date in January. We talked about my logbook, total time, PIC, multi-engine, night, instrument while in the actual airplane, 30/60/90 day, and 12-month flight times. Actual order after this was different, I'm just jotting down things I remember going over. Coffin corner, mach tuck, swept wing advantages and disadvantages, where does a swept wing stall at, how do we maintain roll...

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    Mar 26, 2026
    Interview experience was great. Interviewed with a FO. Started with introductions, followed by standard HR questions TMAAT, etc. Then he asked questions like â??what would you do ifâ?¦â? scenario based CRM questions. Moved into technical related questions after that. This website did a great job preparing me. He asked me questions about METAR/TAFs, alternate requirements, Jeppesen charts including briefing an approach, a couple questions about the aircraft I fly, basic engine theory,...

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    Mar 26, 2026
    Was very relaxed. Went through everything that was expected. Much easier than I anticipated. Just show you studied and be personable. Talked about required docs, engine starting, types of faulse starts and others, (view the study guide of this website).  Never did a SID or STAR but did an approach plate and taxi diagram. Got two vague HR TMAT questions which they are just looking to see your thought process with CRM and the 2 in 2 out...

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    Mar 26, 2026
    Interviewer was friendly and outgoing. Started with updated hours flown in past 30,60,90 and 1 year. HR portion first. Tell me about yourself, where I made sure to weave in why I want to work at SkyWest. Was asked about my checkride failures. STAR format and hammered home how it made me a better pilot. Asked about a time where I had an issue with a coworker and told him that I havenâ??t had one. Said that when I foresee and issue I get ahead of it and make sure to talk to the individual as...

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    Mar 25, 2026
    My interviewer seemed in his 40â??s and was quick, straight to the point. It only lasted 1 hour. I logged on as soon as the call opened and we immediately started on basic questions like my hours, my medical, have I ever had any accidents, etc. Then he asked HR questions. Introduced myself, why Skywest, failures and successes, core values, etc. This was only a third of the interview and the rest was technical. Weather, taxiway signs, jeppesen charts, aerodynamics, jet systems and at the end...

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    Mar 24, 2026
    Everything went as expected. I logged in 15 minutes early and waited for the interviewer. The first portion of the interview focused on introductions and HR-style questions, (view the study guide of this website).  The interview then transitioned into technical questions. There were also questions on airport signage and interpreting Jeppesen airport diagrams. Additionally, I was quizzed on SIDs, STARs, and approach plate symbology, along with topics.   Overall, the interview was...

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    Mar 24, 2026
    Overall a laid back but professional interview. Started off with documents and talking for the first 20-30 minutes. Spoke about preferred aircraft and base and then hit some common HR questions. We then got into the technical and CRM scenario section. We then got into rapid fire technical questions, study the guide on here and you'll be fine. Overall this took about an hour and then the last part was for a CRM scenario, (view the study guide of this website, including the Sim/Scenario...

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    Mar 24, 2026
    Nothing really unexpected. Interview was with a very nice older FO. Just over 1.5hr start to finish. Went over hours, starting availability, aircraft preference, etc. Housekeeping questions plus HR lasted about 30 minutes. Technical started with simple METAR/TAF and basic when do you need an alternate (no exemptions or derived mins). (view the study guide of this website).  Talked about stages and requirements for a thunderstorms.  Then high altitude aerodynamics. Different kinds...

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    Mar 23, 2026
    Great experience with my interview. Jumped straight into experience review, aircraft / base preference, etc. HR was about 20 minutes, but a HUGE determination in the outcome of the interview. They know / expect you to already be proficient in IFR knowledge / operations, procedures, etc, but want to make sure they can fly with you for 4 hours in the cockpit. Be yourself and do not be a robot. They can tell if your HR answers have been rehearsed, and thats a red flag. Sell yourself! After HR,...

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    Mar 23, 2026
    I was interviewed by a FO stationed in Phoenix, AZ. We started with brief chit chatting, then we went over my Flight times. After which he had me tell my " how I got into aviation" story. He followed by asking me questions on Aerodynamics, the weather, types of ice, derived alternate, exemption 17347, airport signs, and jeppesen plates symbols. I got stumped with one sign and a few Jeppesen symbols; I admitted I didn't know the answer. We continued into systems I went over the C172s...

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    Mar 23, 2026
    Overall pretty laid back compared to some of the reports on here. 1hr 40 mins and 35 mins was HR. Surface level knowledge of high altitude aero, very basic questions about High Bypass engines. (view the study guide of this website)WX was brief a METAR and TAF. Wasn't anything crazy but I think it goes a long way if you know EVERYTHING past the remarks section. - Didn't brief an approach but ask questions about the approach plate. - Same for STAR and 10-9 form. (KDEN).  CRM Scenario....

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    Joshua C Apr 01, 2026

    Hired at SkyWest Airlines
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    Jake J Mar 31, 2026

    Hired at SkyWest Airlines