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Southwest launching pilot training program
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-launching-pilot-training-program
By Robert Silk / Aviation / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Aug 02, 2019
“With the commercial pilot shortage in the U.S. projected to continue growing through 2023, Southwest has joined other major U.S. carriers in inaugurating a pilot pathway program.
Under the program, called Southwest 225° for the southwest directional heading on a compass, Southwest will partner with universities, charter airlines and flight-training schools on a customized training program.
Those who qualify for the program will receive a Southwest mentor during their years of pilot training, be invited to Southwest for training activities and will eventually be given the chance to apply for a position as a Southwest first officer....”
By ALPA PROD/Shutterstock
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-launching-pilot-training-program
By Robert Silk / Aviation / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Aug 02, 2019
“With the commercial pilot shortage in the U.S. projected to continue growing through 2023, Southwest has joined other major U.S. carriers in inaugurating a pilot pathway program.
Under the program, called Southwest 225° for the southwest directional heading on a compass, Southwest will partner with universities, charter airlines and flight-training schools on a customized training program.
Those who qualify for the program will receive a Southwest mentor during their years of pilot training, be invited to Southwest for training activities and will eventually be given the chance to apply for a position as a Southwest first officer....”
By ALPA PROD/Shutterstock