Skywest can apply, yes.
However, they cannot bid for a fleet transfer within the VA group as they are not part of the VA pilot group, yet. They declined the offer from VA to join their group pilot list earlier this year.
Internal bids would be assessed first then after all they have been awarded, the guys on the hold file for VAA/VAI/VANZ will be used then after all these guys have been awarded positions, they would look at interviewing Skywest/external guys again.
I have heard of a skywest ATR pilot wondering why he can not bid for a A330 FO positon...
