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Senior First Class Pilot Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

SkyWest Airlines

First Officer Pilot

Chicago, IL · On-site

Must have a First Class Medical * Must be willing to fly assigned schedule based on pilot bidding seniority; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays * To apply, please complete the on-line ...

Jet Linx

SIC- Gulfstream G200

Wheeling, IL

$124K - $160K/yr

Maintain a current 1st Class medical certificate * Convey strong, proactive decision-making skills ... Ability to release and pass a FAA Pilot Record Database review with a System Chief Pilot * Ability ...

Jet Linx Aviation

SIC- Gulfstream G200

Wheeling, IL

$124K - $160K/yr

Maintain a current 1st Class medical certificate * Convey strong, proactive decision-making skills ... Ability to release and pass a FAA Pilot Record Database review with a System Chief Pilot * Ability ...

Jet Linx Aviation

SIC- Gulfstream G200

Wheeling, IL · On-site

$124K - $160K/yr

Maintain a current 1st Class medical certificate * Convey strong, proactive decision-making skills ... Ability to release and pass a FAA Pilot Record Database review with a System Chief Pilot * Ability ...

NetJets & EJM

Pilot in Command Falcon 7X

West Chicago, IL · On-site

$160K - $275K/yr

Certifications and Licenses First Class Medical Certificate FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Years of Experience 4-6 years of experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs) * Prior ...

Survival Flight

Helicopter Pilot

Jerseyville, IL

$90K - $110K/yr

We are certain that you will find a home amongst our family of aviation professionals, world-class ... the first 36 months of employment subject to meeting all eligibility criteria for the bonus * 7/7 ...

Survival Flight

Helicopter Pilot

Jerseyville, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

We are certain that you will find a home amongst our family of aviation professionals, world-class ... the first 36 months of employment subject to meeting all eligibility criteria for the bonus7/7 or ...

Survival Flight

Helicopter Pilot

Jerseyville, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

We are certain that you will find a home amongst our family of aviation professionals, world-class ... the first 36 months of employment subject to meeting all eligibility criteria for the bonus * 7/7 ...

Survival Flight

Helicopter Pilot

Jerseyville, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

We are certain that you will find a home amongst our family of aviation professionals, world-class ... the first 36 months of employment subject to meeting all eligibility criteria for the bonus * 7/7 ...

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What is the difference between Senior First Class Pilot vs Commercial Pilot?

AspectSenior First Class PilotCommercial Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, seniority experienceCommercial Pilot License (CPL), may include additional ratings (multi-engine, instrument)
Work EnvironmentAirlines, corporate aviation, passenger transportCharter flights, cargo, aerial work, passenger transport
Employer & Industry UsageMajor airlines, private operatorsAirlines, charter companies, cargo carriers

The Senior First Class Pilot typically holds advanced certifications like the ATP and has extensive experience, often working for major airlines. A Commercial Pilot is qualified to operate various aircraft for commercial purposes but may not have the same seniority or advanced certifications. Both roles involve flying aircraft in similar environments, but the Senior First Class Pilot usually indicates a higher level of experience and responsibility within the industry.

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First Officer Pilot

SkyWest Airlines

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

SkyWest Airlines rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 26 rated airlines

Job description


Primary Job Duties

To be considered for a pilot position, you must: 

Be at least 21 years of age 
Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings
English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate
Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S. 
Hold FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.
Have a current Passport --or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents).
Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements detailed below

ATP Written Requirement: 

SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview. 
 

Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.  

SkyWest Minimum Requirements When Counting Helicopter or Glider Time
SkyWest Airlines recognizes the skills common to helicopter and glider flying. SkyWest will accept helo/glider time as part of an applicant's total time as long as they have a minimum of 250 PIC hours of fixed wing.

Domiciles

Arizona:  Phoenix, Tucson

California:  Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco

Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver
Georgia: Atlanta

Idaho: Boise

Illinois: Chicago

Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul

Michigan: Detroit

Oregon: Portland

Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston

Utah: Salt Lake City

Washington: Seattle

Wisconsin: Milwaukee


Minimum Requirements
  • Assist the Pilot- in- Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently
  • Assist the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure
  • Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff and landing of such aircraft

Physical and Other Requirements
  • Must have a First Class Medical
  • Must be willing to fly assigned schedule based on pilot bidding seniority; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • To apply, please complete the on-line application (qualified applicants will be contacted)
Qualifications:

To be considered for a pilot position, you must: 

Be at least 21 years of age 
Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings
English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate
Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S. 
Hold FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.
Have a current Passport --or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents).
Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements detailed below

ATP Written Requirement: 

SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview. 
 

Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.  

SkyWest Minimum Requirements When Counting Helicopter or Glider Time
SkyWest Airlines recognizes the skills common to helicopter and glider flying. SkyWest will accept helo/glider time as part of an applicant's total time as long as they have a minimum of 250 PIC hours of fixed wing.

Domiciles

Arizona:  Phoenix, Tucson

California:  Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco

Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver
Georgia: Atlanta

Idaho: Boise

Illinois: Chicago

Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul

Michigan: Detroit

Oregon: Portland

Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston

Utah: Salt Lake City

Washington: Seattle

Wisconsin: Milwaukee

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