Originally Posted by
captjns
The days of “Type Rating Required” are long gone. New hires whether typed or not, undergo the same training and check resulting in the same foot print training schedule. To get a leg up on training, look into various trading APS offered for the Boeing NG series.
It's not about having a leg up on training, it's about having a box checked that still accounts for some serious points in the eval process, especially if you're lacking in other areas such as previous LCA, Safety or Mgmt positions. SWA uses a scoring system and the 737 type counts for many points.