Thanks!
Yes, got it back in 2008. I'm not sure about this latest round of hiring (Fall 2013), but the previous 2 windows (Spring 2011 and Fall 2012) - the 737 type was not weighed heavily for interview calls. I heard of many people who got called to interview without it. It seems like military and/or previous management (check airman, sim instructor, chief pilot) was a much bigger factor in getting an interview call. I have one friend who was called Fall 2012 who has almost identical times and resume that I do. The only difference is he was a check airman, sim instructor (no type) and I was not a check airman or sim instructor (with type). I've also heard that the type requirement may be removed at some point in the future. Don't bet the farm on it, but I was told from a reliable source that it was at least a realistic possibility. Hope this information helps in some way. I personally would not go out and purchase a type today if I didn't have one in anticipation of getting called to interview. Back when I got mine, it was believed that the Type was a major factor in getting an interview call. Nowadays, that doesn't seem to be the case. It probably still helps somewhat, but doesn't automatically short list you.


Thanks for the info!