Question 1

Is SkyWest Airlines a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

SkyWest Airlines has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,330 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at SkyWest Airlines to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SkyWest Airlines have been left by employees working as First Officer, Airline Pilot and Pilot.

Question 2

Does SkyWest Airlines pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SkyWest Airlines employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SkyWest Airlines. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at SkyWest Airlines?

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68% of SkyWest Airlines employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated SkyWest Airlines 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at SkyWest Airlines?

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Flight Attendant (1018), First Officer (74), Ramp Agent (68), Cross-Utilized Agent (60), Pilot (59), Airline Pilot (55), Aircraft Mechanic (50), Pilot, First Officer (38), Captain (33), Customer Service Representative (28), A&P Mechanic (22), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (21), Customer Service Agent (19), Mechanic (19), Skywest Flight Attendant (18)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at SkyWest Airlines according to real employee reviews?

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"You get great flight benefits and can fly for free on multiple carriers" ((in 349 reviews)); "Working with this company is great because of the benefits and the people you will meet" ((in 205 reviews)); "Great for people who like to travel and only be home 10" ((in 144 reviews)); "Benefits are good and travel benefits great." ((in 124 reviews)); "There are so many bases to choose from and you will have great coworkers" ((in 56 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at SkyWest Airlines according to real employee reviews?

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"They top out at low pay and make you work 20 years to get there." ((in 445 reviews)); "Long hours and no tea breaks" ((in 49 reviews)); "Upper management seems disconnected from employees and is content with the status quo." ((in 19 reviews)); "Salary is very low." ((in 15 reviews)); "You will never be treated as well or make as much money as a major carrier." ((in 15 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about SkyWest Airlines layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SkyWest Airlines layoffs and their outlook for job security at SkyWest Airlines in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed SkyWest Airlines locations?

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Salt Lake City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, St. George, Saint George, Minneapolis, Dallas, Detroit, Boise, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Atlanta, San Diego, Tucson, Fresno, Nashville, San Luis Obispo, Portland, New York, Oklahoma City, Palm Springs, Milwaukee, Bozeman, Pasco, South Bend, Salina

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