Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Southwest Airlines planes are seen at the AustinBergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas on January 22, 2023. is reportedly reducing the number of hours prospective pilots must have spent flying jets and other turbine-powered aircraft.
While the airline had required applicants to have spent at least 1,000 hours flying such aircraft, The Wall Street Journal said Saturday that it will now consider candidates with less of that type of experience. The carrier reportedly has noted there was an increased demand for highly qualified pilots across the industry.
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