Get on with airtran go to were the 737-700 are at. Work at airtran then apply at SWA. Work at a line station for line experience or hangar for the heavy stuff but if you want to get on at swa learn the 737-700 new a/c and that's what we (swa) will be flying for a long time. Plus we will only be hiring at line stations not much in dal were the D-checks are at. And you dont want to do the apprenticeship program you wont get the other airline experience and you will want to know what it's like at the other place so you know what you got were your at. Plus all the fun stuff that you get as a new a/p at a airline or you may like airtran and may want to stay there. I would work at airtran if I was in your shoes. Then if you dont like it after 6 months appaly at swa. pm if you have and quetions.