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Originally Posted by RightSeatGirl  Me thinks this policy is there because SWA really wants their pilots to have prior experience in the 737 vs a brand new type rating. They feel they have safer pilots that way. And that hiring policy sort of translates to: " Go get a job with another carrier to get your 737 type then talk to us in a couple of years." Me personally, I don't see a problem with that. There are lots of 737 operators, KHA, AirTran i.e. one can get on with that can get you the type rating without you paying for it on your own. These just are not low-time (less then 2500 hours) jobs.
I really don't see it as BS at all. I call it smart business. They save a ton of money on new-hire training. One more reason why they have been so successful. They just want pilots that have been in the business for a while and are coming there to work to retirement. |
Good old Herb's business practices have been sound for oh so many years. (
More of a reason why I'm glad I purchased LUV stock 20 years ago! 
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I see no problem with requiring 737 type ratings before you're hired either. Years ago, they called SWA the "Greyhound in the sky!" They're not saying that now, are they?