Originally Posted by Sr. Barco
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.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it also cuts their new hire sim training in half - from about 40 hours of sim time to 20. If you already have the type, you need less training in the aircraft to meet FAA requirements for 121 new hire. Half the training, half the cost. A big avantage when you hire as many pilots as SWA does. Is there a SWA pilot or insider out here that can confirm this?