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Pilot shortage causing concerns about Montana flights, including to Butte

July 17, 2023 /

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A pilot shortage has prompted SkyWest Airlines to seek commuter authority for a charter air service that could soon be servicing regional jet routes.

The airline that provides subsidized Essential Air Service to Butte and West Yellowstone has requested that its charter business be certified for commuter service. SkyWest Charter, or SWC, would be able to use pilots with fewer flight hours.

The airline industry is experiencing a pilot shortage, said Marissa Snow, a SkyWest spokesperson. The airline has had to leave more than two dozen Essential Air Service markets in recent years. The SkyWest Charter could provide relief.

 


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