Originally Posted by
flyguy
What about guys at Southwest? They're among the most respected pilots out there, and most of them (without prior 737 experience) had to make an investment in their training. Sure, it was for a much higher paying job. But for the guys that had to buy the type before being hired -- their training wouldn't do much help at a carrier without 737s. Same concept, TXTECHKA.
Buying the 737 type is a joke too. These places advertise a super high pass rate. Why? Because people pay $8000 to have a 737 type rating on their ticket after a week of training so they can go to SWA. Do you honestly think they are ready to be a captain on a 737 after 5 sim sessions at Higher Power? I know a ton of guys and girls at SWA and they push you through the training at these places and the students don't learn a thing except that $8000 will pretty much guarantee you a type. These places would be out of business if SWA didn't require the type.