Originally Posted by Phoenix21

SWA hires non current military folks. Having a 737 type rating will get you extra points on their application which may help you score an invite. You can get your ATP along with the 73 type provided you complete the ATP-CTP course and take the written beforehand.

ACMIs and the other LCC/ULCCs are looking for flight currency.

ISR companies and regionals will take you non flight current. The regionals will get you your ATP-CTP course and ATP as part of new hire training. The ISR companies only require a commercial so you’ll have to spring for ATP-CTP on your own (but can still combine ATP with a type ride if your contract requires a type rating).

Regional and ISR commitments are financial only. Nothing is preventing you from resigning if a major calls. After you leave, they may send you a bill which depending on your state laws, may be enforceable. If it’s a regional signing bonus, you may be able to decline taking the money if you’re staking your stink at the company will be short.