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.
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