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01-09-2018 | 11:12 AM
#21
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01-09-2018 | 07:51 PM
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Technically I got mine at ATP in Arlington Tx, but Higher Power had just been purchased by ATP.
https://atpflightschool.com/
I highly suggest it. It will certainly make you stand out, particularly if you have the type with zero experience in the 73.
I was hired with 4600 TT and 1040 TPIC (almost all part 121).
Once hired, you will make the money back in just a few months.
https://atpflightschool.com/
I highly suggest it. It will certainly make you stand out, particularly if you have the type with zero experience in the 73.
I was hired with 4600 TT and 1040 TPIC (almost all part 121).
Once hired, you will make the money back in just a few months.
I think the hiring market is different. Maybe I am wrong.
01-10-2018 | 10:25 AM
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Having the type does in fact add points in the lineup, no question.
The type is not required, and yes times are changing. Two years ago, only 6 in my class did not have the type.
That being said, if all things are mostly equal but one pilot has the type, they will get an interview first.
While it may not make sense financially anymore, being hired a few months earlier can make a big financial and QOL difference down the road.
If you have outside resources to pay for the type, I would do it.
The type is not required, and yes times are changing. Two years ago, only 6 in my class did not have the type.
That being said, if all things are mostly equal but one pilot has the type, they will get an interview first.
While it may not make sense financially anymore, being hired a few months earlier can make a big financial and QOL difference down the road.
If you have outside resources to pay for the type, I would do it.
01-10-2018 | 10:57 AM
#26
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If you decide to do it, I went with FTI and they were great. They have locs in DEN, DFW, and MIA. I went to MIA as it cost less there (DFW and DEN sim scheduling is full/expensive). I did the 8 day accelerated course. CBT home study prior to showing up, all manuals, cockpit printout, ans checklists on EFB to study prior. Any questions I had they answered and then some. All my IPs were current AA or United line CAs or Instructors. Good luck.
01-10-2018 | 12:21 PM
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Directly from SWA:
Q: I have just obtained a B737 Type Rating, how will Southwest evaluate that achievement?
A: Some candidates may have recently received a B737 Type Rating; we understand their commitment and recognize they may be targeting an opportunity at Southwest Airlines. That commitment will not go unrecognized. Even though the type rating is no longer required, it is still beneficial and will continue to have value in the screening process.
Q: I have just obtained a B737 Type Rating, how will Southwest evaluate that achievement?
A: Some candidates may have recently received a B737 Type Rating; we understand their commitment and recognize they may be targeting an opportunity at Southwest Airlines. That commitment will not go unrecognized. Even though the type rating is no longer required, it is still beneficial and will continue to have value in the screening process.
01-10-2018 | 03:40 PM
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Okay, how many old cliches do I have to roll out about a pilot and his/her seniority? 
To those who genuinely want to work here: Almost EVERY WEEK this airline is hiring more than 20 pilots who will be senior to you FOR THE REST OF YOUR CAREER!!! I'm an old, senior SOB who is probably not the best source of up-to-date info for wannabees, but if the type is still moving the needle on whether you get the call sooner than later (and from what PropCop and some others are saying, it sounds like it still is), then get the @#$$%& type....like yesterday! It's still a small expense in the grand scheme, IMHO.
To those who genuinely want to work here: Almost EVERY WEEK this airline is hiring more than 20 pilots who will be senior to you FOR THE REST OF YOUR CAREER!!! I'm an old, senior SOB who is probably not the best source of up-to-date info for wannabees, but if the type is still moving the needle on whether you get the call sooner than later (and from what PropCop and some others are saying, it sounds like it still is), then get the @#$$%& type....like yesterday! It's still a small expense in the grand scheme, IMHO.
01-10-2018 | 06:49 PM
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