Manager CRJ Fleet Training

SkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. More importantly, we’re known for our reliability, service, and our professional employees who operate more than 2,300 flights each day throughout North America.  We have been esteemed as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team, and our continued solid operational and economic performance.

SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as a 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement, and discounted travel worldwide.

We believe that a key element of our success is the training we offer our pilots. As the Manager of CRJ Fleet Training, you have the chance to define our growing business by ensuring our incoming pilots receive the highest standard of training. In this position, you will oversee CRJ training which has over 150 CRJ instructors, working in four different locations, training 5000+ pilots annually. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with SkyWest Flight Operations leadership around the country. We are looking for a driven and visionary leader who is passionate about working in a team environment alongside the Director of Training. As our new manager, you will have the opportunity to delve into a variety of tasks, from data analysis to working one on one with our instructors. We have a great team where you are trusted and empowered to make a difference. This is a chance to define your career by taking on a leadership role in the airline industry. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.

The Manager of CRJ Fleet Training will manage all aspects of CRJ Training, including the following:

• Train safe and efficient pilots
• Report to the Director Training
• Interface with the Director Training, Supervisor AQP, ERJ Fleet Training, CQ, CRM, Technical, Training Administration, Training Coordination
• Assure compliance with company policy, pilot AQP, and FAR’s
• Oversee Qualification and Continuing Qualification of CRJ instructors and pilots
• Schedule and oversee CRJ instructor meetings
• Directly responsible for CRJ instructors and new hire pilots
• Collaborate with chief pilot group to assure pilot performance meets required expectations
• Develop and maintain Qualification and Continuing Qualification training programs including syllabi, courseware, and other guidance
• Active participant in company Safety Risk Management
• Participating member of Flight Operations Data Analysis Group
• Regularly attend industry meetings and conferences
• Proactively work on Training and Flight Operations projects
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director Training

• Currently model SkyWest’s guiding principles
• CRJ Type Rating or willing to obtain CRJ Type Rating
• Minimum two years and 500 hours CRJ or CRJ flight experience under FAR 121
• Willing to work full time in SLC or DEN
• Experience training pilots within a structured training program (121, 135, 141)
• Recommendation by chief/manager
• History of high level of reliability, dependability, and accountability
• Highly organized
• Proficient in the use of Outlook email and calendar
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to have high stakes, crucial conversations with the FAA, managers, instructors, and pilots in a respectful and productive manner

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods 
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs
• This is a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position
• Please complete the online application. Qualified applicants will be contacted
• This job posting may have an additional video interview requirement. Please monitor your email and junk folder for additional instructions.