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Matthew Eiss

Captain at SkyWest Airlines

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Guidance from Matthew

"Consider joining cadet programs that are noncommittal. Unless you really want to join a specific airline. Make sure you're contributing to a 401k."

Academic Program

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

Success Journey

Aug '18 | Enrolled

Enrolled in the Aeronautics bachelors degree program.

Hired at SkyWest

Interviewed and hired at SkyWest while working toward bachelor's degree.

Nov '21 | Graduated

Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from CAU.

Upgraded

Upgraded to Captain.

Accolades

Dean's List

Head of Grounds for CAU Flight Team

Stage Check Examiner

Memberships & Affiliations

CAU Flight Team

Steps to Success

Joined the Skywest cadet program, interviewed, started at Skywest as a First Officer, then upgraded to Captain.

Future Goals

I would like to continue to progress in my career and do any Transpacific Flying.

Certificates Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)

**Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Ratings Earned

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

**CAU prepares students for the ATP certificate; the ATP itself is issued only by the FAA. Students younger than 23 or who have obtained fewer than 1,500 hours are eligible for the ATP with restrictions (Learn more about the R-ATP).

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