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Old 06-30-2011 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver
FV,

I usually agree with you, but I don't agree with your point on this one at all. Because of their pay being so much higher, SWA is getting the top tier pilot candidates these days. They've already passed "Riddle and military training" AND a 73 type.
Agreed. Most of the guys who left the USAF when I was leaving went to SWA. All had very impressive military flying credentials AND they got their 73 type. In fact, the former Presidential Pilot for Air Force One went to SWA.