Originally Posted by
coryk
Are guys getting calls with right at 1000 TPIC? Or is it still competitive to have twice that?
Also, what are some of the biggest things SWA looks for in an applicant outside of the norm (Check airmen, 1000 tpic, 737 type, kills kittens for fun, etc)
I was recently hired with the following qualifications:
9500 total
4500 jet pic (cl65)
300 turbine pic (c208)
ATP
CFI/II
cl65 & b737 type ratings
Higher Power grad.
10 years at regional airline
Civilian
Not check airman
From what I've heard, aside from the minimum requirements they like to see some form of leadership role. For example military service, line check airman, company instructor, ect. Though the type rating is not required for an interview, I believe most, if not all of the recent interviewees had it. The reason was that they needed these pilots on line ASAP and they didn't have the time to wait for pilots to go get it after being offered a job.
Hope this info helps!