Originally Posted by TiredSoul (Post 2499787)

I wasn’t given the time of day by SW and that was with a 73 type and flying it. Year ago.
Go figure.

Originally Posted by PotatoChip (Post 2499763)

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.

Originally Posted by captjns (Post 2500031)

Is this Q & A from the Southwest Community website?... or is this directly from the careers and requirements site?

Originally Posted by BarrySeal (Post 2501206)

what are the more cost effective type schools ?

thanks

Originally Posted by hdale (Post 2498154)

Just want to make sure you know that the type rating is no longer required for employment at SWA anymore.

Originally Posted by TCASTESTOK (Post 2536304)

Why was the type even required in the first place? The only pilots I think would have it would have either bought it or came over from another major or maybe a 135 that used 73s. Since most pilots trying to get into SWA were regionals I couldnt see them having a 73 type. But WHY did SWA want an insane number of TPIC time?

Originally Posted by Down2Wire (Post 2536362)

Rumor is WN will reinstate the requirement for the 737 type.