Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Type Ratings
Minimum Requirements include a U.S. FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, at least 23 years of age, 2,500 hours total flight time, or 1,500 turbine total, including a minimum of 1,000 hours in turbine aircraft as the pilot-in-command, as defined by 14 CFR PART I. Recency of experience is considered. Only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft will be considered (please exclude simulator, helicopter, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV, EWO, “Other”, etc.). Applicants need a Current FAA Class I Medical Certificate and must pass FAA mandated drug test.
A high school diploma or equivalency is required. Graduation from an accredited, four-year college is preferred. Applicants must have established authorization to work in the United States.They must read, write, and speak English fluently. Please supply at least three letters from any individuals who can attest to the applicant’s flying skills. WAI membership will be verified.Scholarship winners must be available for potential employment by Southwest Airlines within one year of successful completion of the B-737 type rating class and additional review board.
To obtain an application, you may send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Southwest Airlines, Attn: B737, Scholarship, People Department HDQ/4HR, 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, TX 75235. All scholarship applications must be received on or before December 10, 2003.
