SWA type rating
SWA requires the type because it lowers their insurance bill. Maybe there's other reasons but this is what I've been told by people in the know.
SWA does hire a fair amount of pilots without the type who then get the type and start class.
Anyone who is serious about flying for SWA should attend their company sponsored open house on Saturday June 10 in DAL. It is at the training center and begins at 8:00am.
Take care
S.B.