Yes.

Diversity of and quantity of flight experience as the final authority operating a commercial, transport category aircraft are extremely relevant factors in making up the "quality" of a commercial, transport category pilot.

(And no, these are not exclusive qualities.)

Apology accepted.

Update to earlier post:

I received confirmation that 1,000 TPIC preferred is in effect now. Furthermore I heard that SWA currently has 2,400 qualified applicants on file whereas in the past they have typically had 6,000 qualified applicants on file.

I've heard consistently for a while now from multiple sources that the target is 11,000-12,000 pilots on the master seniority list 5 years from now. I'd normally call B.S. but when you consider the following it seems to support this statement:

1) New international terminal in FLL
2) New international terminal in HOU
3) Major terminal expansion in PHX
4) Major terminal expansion in LAX
5) Major training capacity expansion in DAL
6) Extremely high new hire numbers

Following the flow of money indicates there's merit to the rumored ~11,000 pilot seniority list

That's huge news about the TPIC if true. FWIW they said at WAI they expect ~12,000 pilots within 10 years.

Any idea what was meant by "qualified" in that 2,400 number? Assuming it's 1000 TPIC. Regardless, if they want to hire ~700 this year and ~1000 next year, that's over 2/3 of the supposedly qualified applicant pool in just 2 years. If that's the case, makes sense to drop the hard 1000 TPIC requirement.

Does that require 1000 TPIC night?

I wasn't referring to the TPIC requirement. I was referring to the fact that WN seems to be gearing up to hire more.

~12,000 in 10 years seems more realistic.

I don't know what they mean by "qualified." Guys with F-16 time I presume. Joking! I assume it means there are 2,400 on file with 1,000 TPIC. Problem is those same 2,400 are probably on file with AA, DAL, UAL, UPS and FedEx.

There has been no change according to pilot credentials.
Hoping it's true.

Supposedly the system is still not allowing apps with less than 1000 PICT. I'm sure someone here will post when it is officially changed.


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Considering 75% of all 121 major airline pilots hit 65 and retire by 2032. Were talking 1988 1989 numbers again. Every airline having to hire 1000+ just to keep up with retirements. Think about that 4-5K a year combined. I see age 67 then 70 coming within 5 years.