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Old 01-22-2007, 04:26 AM
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Back to the type question.

I went to the training out in Las Vegas and it's done through Flight Training International (Denver company). They opened a sim out there and the type class costs $4995. The ground school is home study with a computer program and some study guides and I actually found this a better option being able to study at my own pace. When I got there I found I was well prepared and the training was very straightforward. You get one day of ground review, oral prep and then 6 sim sessions and a checkride, total of 8 days. If you already have a job at SW like myself, it is well worth saving the additional $2000 you pay elsewhere.
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Old 01-22-2007, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 9999 View Post
Oscar,

To clarify, my post was in response to those implying a 737 type was a bad thing to have on their liscense as it could be construed by other potential employers as wanting to work for Southwest first. My apologies if you thought I was referring to your post or something else. Southwest is number one on my radar at the moment.

My friend is also on military leave and just returned (6 Jan) from a year in Iraq flying King Airs. He was one of the unfortunate that was furloughed after 9-11 but United has called him back.

So to reiterate my point for my last post; I don't believe having a 737 type rating on your liscense is a bad thing at all.
My bust 9999,

I have listened to the whining and complaining about the requirement for a type rating for so long I need to just remove myself from the discussion (I probably won't though). We all pay for our training one way or another. My first "payment" was crawling through muck and grime (breaking the ice layer before breaking the sound bearier) near Quantico, VA 25 years ago.

I have heard too many people claim that their career won't be complete until they fly the heavy equipment. Squadron mates who passed on SWA that have been waiting for 5+ years to be recalled and now are'nt even excepting their recall notice used that argument. I could care less and I am not impressed by what anyone is qualified on. Your statement that your friend is flying the 767 touched that nerve so I apologize. I like flying the 767 also, in the back with my family to Hawaii in March will be my next opportunity. As always I am sure I will be convinced as to why my choice was the right one.

On the brighter side, good luck and I hope to see all that truly wish to be at SWA in training soon.
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Old 01-22-2007, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by OscartheGrouch View Post
I like flying the 767 also, in the back with my family to Hawaii in March will be my next opportunity.
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Congratulations Capt Thread Resurrect. Every post you make is an advertisement for your/that website.
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Old 07-13-2011, 09:46 AM
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On the other side of the coin. I have a good friend who got his 737 type and got hired with United prior to hearing from Southwest. He flys the 767 for them.
767's are cool!
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Old 07-13-2011, 10:02 AM
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Old 07-13-2011, 10:18 AM
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Congratulations Capt Thread Resurrect. Every post you make is an advertisement for your/that website.
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Old 07-13-2011, 10:53 AM
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I only raise one question. If SWA doesn't hire you and you have a 737 type don't you think other employers will dicriminate against you (thinking that you are going to leave them for SWA as soon as Possible). That is why I never got the 737 type, as great of a company that SWA is, there are other great companies as well and I didn't want to limit my possibilities. I know in corporate flying there is alot of bias against pilots who want to go to the airlines, I would think the 737 type with no experience in the aircraft would send up red flags. Just some food for thought!!
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Old 07-13-2011, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Climbto450 View Post
I only raise one question. If SWA doesn't hire you and you have a 737 type don't you think other employers will dicriminate against you (thinking that you are going to leave them for SWA as soon as Possible). That is why I never got the 737 type, as great of a company that SWA is, there are other great companies as well and I didn't want to limit my possibilities. I know in corporate flying there is alot of bias against pilots who want to go to the airlines, I would think the 737 type with no experience in the aircraft would send up red flags. Just some food for thought!!
I have thought the same thing as well. In my case I have a "loophole". In being prior military I can use the GI Bill to pay for all or nearly all of the type rating. I plan to argue that I got it to broaden my experience or further my career similar to a business man getting an MBA...and it was free.

I had a better plan in that I was going to use it to get my ATP and state that given the price (free) I would benefit more from the 737 experience than I would have from 5 more hours of PA44 time. Ended up getting my ATP elsewhere so that was a moot point.
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Originally Posted by usmc-sgt View Post
I have thought the same thing as well. In my case I have a "loophole". In being prior military I can use the GI Bill to pay for all or nearly all of the type rating. I plan to argue that I got it to broaden my experience or further my career similar to a business man getting an MBA...and it was free.

I had a better plan in that I was going to use it to get my ATP and state that given the price (free) I would benefit more from the 737 experience than I would have from 5 more hours of PA44 time. Ended up getting my ATP elsewhere so that was a moot point.
It sounds like you have thought this out and you have come up with a sound plan. Good Luck!!
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