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Southwest Airlines published pilot minimums
FAA ATP certificate (Airplane Multiengine Land, English Proficient); FAA 1st Class medical. Preferred: 500 hrs fixed-wing turbine or completed Destination 225° pathway; actively flying 2 of last 5 years
Source: https://careers.southwestair.com/us/en/pilots, checked 2026-10-28. Requirements change; confirm on the airline's page before you apply.
- Type
- Major airlines
- Status
- Minimums verified
- How to apply
- Own portal (Southwest Careers); apply only during open hiring windows
- Official careers page
- https://careers.southwestair.com/us/en/pilots