1000 PIC turbine for SWA

[kermit99]

Had to call Higher Power today and they have just been informed by SWA that SWA is now requiring 1000 hours PIC turbine, not 1300. Have fun!

 

[PCL_128]

Does that apply even if you don't have a type rating yet?

 

[PCL_128]

Nevermind. Just checked the website and it looks like it applies to everyone. http://southwest.com/careers/pilots.html

 

[Non Union]

Probably less people applying there now that the legacies are hiring.

It was only a matter of time.

 

[FCNelson]

Thats about 4-5 months flying for people accumulating hours at ~75 hours/month.

There's also certain folks who for various reasons are "frozen" at less than 1300 PIC. I remember reading a post a few years back on this website. The guy was at USAir, hoping to apply to SWA, but had something like 1100 turbine PIC (all accumulated in the 1980s as a commuter captain). Because they upped the mins, he was short.

It'll also help military folks, as if they're not actively deployed, they accumulate time at a much slower rather than civilian folks.

Lastly - I'm appreciative, it helps me. I wasn't going to crack 1300 turbine PIC until June, but I have over 1000 turbine PIC. Going to fill out the application this weekend. I am doing my type in May.

FCN

 

[Charlie Brown]

Probably less people applying there now that the legacies are hiring.

It was only a matter of time.

I seriously doubt that is the case. Considering the number of pilots SWA needs to hire, there is only a finite number who have the 1300 PIC. They raised it to 1300 in the first place because they were not interviewing with less than that. I would bet there are plenty of good people who want to fly "7 legs a day between LBB and DAL" with between 1000 and 1300 PIC. I am happy they will get their chance now.