Saturday, October 12, 2013

SkyWest Airlines Bridge Program

Channel Islands Aviation has partnered with SkyWest Airlines for a Pilot Cadet Program. This program is designed to give those enrolled in CIA’s Professional Pilot Program a path to employment with the airline.

Program Prerequisites:
  • Pilot must complete his or her Instrument, Commercial and Certified Flight Instructor with Channel Islands Aviation
  •  Pilot must hold a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
  • Pilot must receive a letter of recommendation from CIA’s Flight School Manager
  •  Pilot must maintain a  minimum grade point average

 Program Details:
  • Once a pilot meets the above prerequisites, he or she will be participate in a SkyWest orientation to become an official SkyWest Pilot Cadet.
  • After becoming a Pilot Cadet, he or she will instruct at Channel Islands Aviation* or another school in the SkyWest Pilot Cadet Program.
  • Once the Pilot Cadet maintains a minimum grade point average, completes advanced jet training courses and attains the FAA ratings of Commercial Pilot/Instrument and Multi-Engine, and Certified Flight Instructor, he or she will be invited back to SkyWest for a formal interview. Pending the results of the interview, he or she will be offered employment with the airline

*CIA does not guarantee employment but tries to hire program graduates

For more information on this exciting new program, please contact:
Sarah Oberman Bartush
Flight School Manager
(805) 987-1301 x 126

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