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- Pilot mentorship throughout training with campus visits, interview preparation, and more
- Networking events with SkyWest representatives to help prepare you for your career
Pilot Pathway Program for SkyWest Cadets
As The Commercial Pilot School, AeroGuard’s Pilot Pathway Program offers a complete, clear path from no prior flight experience to airline pilot ready with our high quality and career focused curriculum. In partnership with SkyWest, this program prepares students for their commercial airline pilot career through every phase of training, offering unique opportunities along the way that set students up for success both in training and in their careers at the airlines.
As a Student Pilot, you’re able to join the SkyWest Cadet Program from your first day on campus. During this phase, students will learn to fly in an airline-style environment and earn all ratings and certifications needed for their professional careers. Upon program completion, Pathway Program graduates receive a Guaranteed Interview to work for AeroGuard as a flight instructor – We hire 98% of our graduates to ensure a direct path to building the 1,500 flight hours required for airline hire.
After building at least 1,500 flight hours, SkyWest Cadets in the Pathway Program also receive a Guaranteed First Officer Interview with SkyWest to start their professional careers at the largest regional airline in the U.S.. Once at SkyWest, you can also benefit from their Guaranteed Interview Program with multiple major airlines. Some other programs may lock you in to one Major Airline, on their terms and timeframe. AeroGuard’s Pilot Pathway Program is different, offering you clear advantages and a direct pathway, but with the flexibility for you to Take Control of Your Career.

Largest Regional Airline in the U.S.
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Shanna's Journey Through the Pilot Pathway Program
SkyWest Cadets Take Control of Their Career
As professionally trained and high quality cadets, SkyWest pilots are top recruits by every major airline in the industry. With SkyWest, cadets don’t have to worry about waiting for flow agreements to transpire and get stuck at a specific airline with a specific timeline. In the SkyWest Cadet Program, you’re not limiting yourself to a career path at just one airline – you’re able to take control of your career, and take your skills and experience wherever the opportunity arises.
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