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Not this time. Now they outright require a 737 type on your ATP certificate already:

USA DOT/FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. The certificate must display the following:

"Airplane Multiengine Land" Category and Class Ratings

B-737 Type Rating
("B-737 CIRC.APCH.-VMC ONLY" is the only permitted limitation for the "B-737" type rating requirement.)

"English Proficient" limitation.
Plastic certificate (plastic not required if the certificate is a valid temporary certificate.)
 
Not this time. Now they outright require a 737 type on your ATP certificate already:

USA DOT/FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. The certificate must display the following:

"Airplane Multiengine Land" Category and Class Ratings

B-737 Type Rating
("B-737 CIRC.APCH.-VMC ONLY" is the only permitted limitation for the "B-737" type rating requirement.)

"English Proficient" limitation.
Plastic certificate (plastic not required if the certificate is a valid temporary certificate.)
The type rating is required for employment, not to interview.

FROM: TERRY GLEASON—SENIOR CHIEF PILOT DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
RE: Pilot Hiring
We are preparing to resume Pilot interviews. We anticipate hiring an additional 200 Pilots with
interviews.

Process
Candidates apply through southwest.com/careers, answer prescreening questions, and upload a simple
résumé.
Candidates who meet minimum qualifications for employment will be e-mailed a link to create a
detailed profile.
Candidates will be selected for interview based on competitive experience.
In-person interviews will be conducted in October, November, December, and possibly January.

Minimum Requirements for Consideration
USA DOT/FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
2,500 hours total flight time, or 1,500 hours total flight time in a turbine aircraft
A minimum of 1,000 hours in a turbine aircraft as the PIC. Only time in a fixed wing aircraft is
counted toward this minimum; this specifically excludes simulator, helicopter, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV,
EWO, and UAV.
Actively flying for two of the last five years preferred
High school diploma or equivalency required
Four year degree from an accredited school desired
B737 type rating is not necessary for interview, but will be required for employment.
 
("B-737 CIRC.APCH.-VMC ONLY" is the only permitted limitation for the "B-737" type rating requirement.)

I don't know anyone that can circle in IMC. ;)
 
Where exactly would someone hired at Southwest right now fit into the whole SW/AT merger?

Behind all current SWA and AT pilots. If hired in January lets say, there would be about 1000 pilots still needing to transition to SWA. When they do, they are all senior to you.
 

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