Utah FTO Group FLT Academy Welcomes Record SkyWest Cadet Intake in February 2026

Utah, USA – FLT Academy, Utah’s largest flight training academy and a key SkyWest Airlines cadet pathway partner, has welcomed its largest ever cadet class this February. A total of 18 new SkyWest Cadets has joined the program.

• FLT Academy’s Elite Partnership with SkyWest Airlines offers students:

  • A direct pathway to SkyWest upon completion of required flight hours

  • Company seniority from the day of program enrollment

  • Up to $17,500 in tuition reimbursement

  • A guaranteed interview with SkyWest Airlines

  • Mentorship, career support, and priority hiring consideration

• The program allows private pilot students to transition efficiently from student to airline pilot, minimizing delays in career progression.

• FLT Academy’s Career-Track Programs are designed for students seeking a structured, fast-tracked route to a professional airline career.

• SkyWest currently employs over 4,300 pilots, making it one of the largest regional airlines in the United States.

FLT Academy currently manages more than 300 students, a fleet of 60 training aircraft, and 65 flight instructors across its Utah training locations.

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