Sling Pilot Academy Partners With SkyWest

Under the new partnership, students will have a direct path to obtaining commercial pilot certification.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 03:11 PM ET

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Sling Pilot Academy officials expect the partnership will increase the number of its graduates headed to SkyWest. [Credit: SkyWest Airlines]

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Sling Pilot Academy has established an "Elite Partnership" with SkyWest Airlines, creating a direct career path for its pilot graduates.
The partnership offers eligible Sling Pilot Academy students significant benefits, including up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement and access to a direct SkyWest liaison.
Students in the program also receive perks such as enhanced seniority, experienced pilot mentors, interview preparation, and a guaranteed final interview for a First Officer position at SkyWest.

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Pilots training at Sling Pilot Academy in southern California now have a direct path to SkyWest Airlines thanks to the newly established Elite Partnership with the Utah-based airline.

Sling Pilot Academy has locations at Zamperini Field Airport (KTOA) in Torrance, and Gillespie Field Airport (KSEE) in San Diego. The academy uses a fleet of glass-cockpit Sling NGT in an accelerated program designed to train applicants from zero-time to commercial pilot certification. Graduates have the opportunity to become instructors at the academy to build their experience to the required 1,500 hours for airline employment.