Question for the group, looks like this is the thread to tag SkyWest questions on to.

I'm working toward my required ratings as a part of a mid-life career change, and have been advised to look at SkyWest by other close airline pilot friends. None of them worked there (all ex-military and went direct to a major), but have great things to say about the FO/CA’s that they fly with from SkyWest. Also, a DFW domicile would be icing on the cake for me. Ultimately though, I’ve worked all over the world short notice (oil and gas), so moving some place to work is just part of the deal to me.

What things do I need to do to position myself to get hired by SkyWest that are not on the recruiting page? I know realistically at my age that all the opportunities won’t be open to me, but my goal is to be a CA someday at a quality regional with a good schedule. I don't have much flight time right now, ~900 hours and should have my ME by the end of the year.

Nothing is guaranteed with hiring trends, but realistically is a guy like me a good candidate? Do they care about age, or type of degree, veteran status? I've got a clean record both civil and military (enlisted), and in good health (always kept my medical). Don’t know if those make me more competitive or maybe they don’t matter at all to HR.

Thanks in advance