Better path to SW, Gulfsream PIC or 737 SIC
11-08-2019, 02:19 PM
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Better path to SW, Gulfsream PIC or 737 SIC
Hi Guys, Southwest is my goal airline.
Currently 3.7k hours total 1.3k turbine multi pic from light jets and turboprops that weigh more then 12.5k.
4 type ratings, no checkride failures, no 4yr degree, clean background currently in the right seat of a Gulfstream getting ready to upgrade at my 135. I have the possible chance at moving to the company BBJ part 135 soon, which would kill my upgrade in the Gulfstream potentially forever but get me a 737 type and experience.
Which route do you think is fastest to Southwest? Thanks
Currently 3.7k hours total 1.3k turbine multi pic from light jets and turboprops that weigh more then 12.5k.
4 type ratings, no checkride failures, no 4yr degree, clean background currently in the right seat of a Gulfstream getting ready to upgrade at my 135. I have the possible chance at moving to the company BBJ part 135 soon, which would kill my upgrade in the Gulfstream potentially forever but get me a 737 type and experience.
Which route do you think is fastest to Southwest? Thanks
11-08-2019, 02:25 PM
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Personally I think jet PIC always trumps SIC. You’ll get plenty of 737 time once you get here.
Now about the lack of a 4 year degree... that’s a bigger issue. It’s possible to get here without it, but it seems like those who do have something spectacular on their resume.
Chief pilot, check airman/IP/standards, safety committee, etc.
Now about the lack of a 4 year degree... that’s a bigger issue. It’s possible to get here without it, but it seems like those who do have something spectacular on their resume.
Chief pilot, check airman/IP/standards, safety committee, etc.
11-08-2019, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Spark
Personally I think jet PIC always trumps SIC. You’ll get plenty of 737 time once you get here.
Now about the lack of a 4 year degree... that’s a bigger issue. It’s possible to get here without it, but it seems like those who do have something spectacular on their resume.
Chief pilot, check airman/IP/standards, safety committee, etc.
Now about the lack of a 4 year degree... that’s a bigger issue. It’s possible to get here without it, but it seems like those who do have something spectacular on their resume.
Chief pilot, check airman/IP/standards, safety committee, etc.
11-08-2019, 09:18 PM
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Go see my thread about how to get into Southwest. You will see some good tips. 4 years degree is important. You can always do online school. This is what I’m doing now, aviation classes on campus and I take core classes online.
11-10-2019, 10:50 AM
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Get the PIC time. While it's difficult to get hired without a degree (not impossible, I know a few who have) the PIC time will carry much more weight than 737 SIC time.
....as I was writing that, I re-read and see you already have 1.3k multi-turbine time.....that's plenty - assuming it's fairly recent. If not, take the upgrade and regardless, work on the degree. Even actively working towards your degree can be a big leg up.
Good luck
....as I was writing that, I re-read and see you already have 1.3k multi-turbine time.....that's plenty - assuming it's fairly recent. If not, take the upgrade and regardless, work on the degree. Even actively working towards your degree can be a big leg up.
Good luck
11-10-2019, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Socalpt6
Hi Guys, Southwest is my goal airline.
Currently 3.7k hours total 1.3k turbine multi pic from light jets and turboprops that weigh more then 12.5k.
4 type ratings, no checkride failures, no 4yr degree, clean background currently in the right seat of a Gulfstream getting ready to upgrade at my 135. I have the possible chance at moving to the company BBJ part 135 soon, which would kill my upgrade in the Gulfstream potentially forever but get me a 737 type and experience.
Which route do you think is fastest to Southwest? Thanks
Currently 3.7k hours total 1.3k turbine multi pic from light jets and turboprops that weigh more then 12.5k.
4 type ratings, no checkride failures, no 4yr degree, clean background currently in the right seat of a Gulfstream getting ready to upgrade at my 135. I have the possible chance at moving to the company BBJ part 135 soon, which would kill my upgrade in the Gulfstream potentially forever but get me a 737 type and experience.
Which route do you think is fastest to Southwest? Thanks
+1 on the degree. Upgrade in a Gulfstream/Global/Large Cabin Jet carries significant weight at SWA. Best of luck to you.
11-19-2019, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Socalpt6
Hi Guys, Southwest is my goal airline.
Currently 3.7k hours total 1.3k turbine multi pic from light jets and turboprops that weigh more then 12.5k.
4 type ratings, no checkride failures, no 4yr degree, clean background currently in the right seat of a Gulfstream getting ready to upgrade at my 135. I have the possible chance at moving to the company BBJ part 135 soon, which would kill my upgrade in the Gulfstream potentially forever but get me a 737 type and experience.
Which route do you think is fastest to Southwest? Thanks
Currently 3.7k hours total 1.3k turbine multi pic from light jets and turboprops that weigh more then 12.5k.
4 type ratings, no checkride failures, no 4yr degree, clean background currently in the right seat of a Gulfstream getting ready to upgrade at my 135. I have the possible chance at moving to the company BBJ part 135 soon, which would kill my upgrade in the Gulfstream potentially forever but get me a 737 type and experience.
Which route do you think is fastest to Southwest? Thanks
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