I would say majority of SWA pilots are xmilitary, however, I have flown with many civilian as well. Southwest Airlines knows that almost anyone can fly an airplane, so they look for people who want to be a part of the SWA FAMILY!!!!! I have seen new hires recently from Delta among other airlines........my suggestion, when you interview, dress to impress! BE yourself! And have fun, they love fun people! I know a guy who wrote a poem about how badly he wanted a job at SWA and was sent to training after only one interview!!!!