H-1B filings

Does SkyWest Airlines sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. SkyWest Airlines filed 147 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 24 in fiscal year 2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	24	24	240
2025	58	56	560
2024	65	62	584

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Pilot, First Officer	79	$187,200 - $322,400	$189,072
Captain	34	$304,990 - $367,661	$343,949
Captain, Pilot	10	$320,133 - $381,160	$330,387
First Officer, Pilot	6	$192,878 - $197,538	$197,538
Pilot, First Officer Crj	4	$195,582 - $197,538	$197,538
Captain Crj	4	$340,538 - $340,538	$340,538
Captain Erj	4	$340,538 - $340,538	$340,538
Supervisor Of Flight Operations	2	$353,912 - $353,912	$353,912
Pilot, First Officer (Erj)	2	$193,648 - $193,648	$193,648
Pilot, First Officer Erj	2	$193,648 - $193,648	$193,648

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Chicago, IL	74
Atlanta, GA	73

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.