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Old 01-10-2018 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
I wasn’t given the time of day by SW and that was with a 73 type and flying it. Year ago.
Go figure.
Attitude says a lot. Mighta been the issue??
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Old 01-10-2018 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
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.
Is this Q & A from the Southwest Community website?... or is this directly from the careers and requirements site?
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Old 01-10-2018 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by captjns
Is this Q & A from the Southwest Community website?... or is this directly from the careers and requirements site?
From the Questions tab on swa.pilotcredentials
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Old 01-12-2018 | 09:57 AM
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what are the more cost effective type schools ?

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Old 02-24-2018 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BarrySeal
what are the more cost effective type schools ?

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FTI usually offers seasonal deals. They offered an $8900 accelerated course for A320 & B737NG when I went with them.
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Old 02-24-2018 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hdale
Just want to make sure you know that the type rating is no longer required for employment at SWA anymore.
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?
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Old 02-24-2018 | 06:08 PM
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The reason why ATP/HP stopped training guys on the 737 - they were using Boeing's manuals illegally. Boeing either sued or threatened to sue = FAA pulled their certificate.

Yes type will help. No doubt about it. Applicants with type = more competitive and getting calls to interview.

Rumor is WN will reinstate the requirement for the 737 type.
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Old 02-24-2018 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TCASTESTOK
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?
I wasn’t around when this happened, but apparently many airlines used to make you pay for all of your training, so once upon a time, making guys pay to get the type wasn’t so weird. And if I had to guess, the market used to allow SWA to demand such high mins, with every other show in town furloughing, they could be as selective as they wanted. The market has changed, so they’ve adjusted. Just my best guess.
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Old 02-24-2018 | 09:47 PM
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The training program for new hires also assumed you had the type.
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Old 02-25-2018 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Down2Wire
Rumor is WN will reinstate the requirement for the 737 type.
Southwest doesn’t have a 4 year degree requirement, wouldn’t they reinstate that first to cut down the applicant pool?
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