Southwest Launching Pilot Training Program

Aug. 12, 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. 

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