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Hi, @Goshawkt45 !   I believe you're referring to our Flight Operations Flight Instructor! How exciting that you're accruing hours and are interested in a career at Southwest Airlines!    While the Flight Ops Flight Instructor role isn't currently posted for applications, I'm glad to offer some insight into the requirements of this role:    Licensing/Certification Required: USA DOT/FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. The certificate must display the following: "Airplane Multiengine Land" Category and Class Ratings "English Proficient" limitation Required: Must possess a valid United States Driver's License Experience Required: Flying experience operating an aircraft Preferred: Prior instruction experience in a classroom or full motion simulator.  Preferred: 737 type rating   More details are provided when the position is posted for applications, but that's a glimpse at what would be required. If you were to transfer to become a First Officer later on, your seniority would reset for pilot scheduling, but you'd go in with great knowledge and insight to Southwest's operation!   ... View more

Thank you everyone for the replies. I will withdrawal thru the Dashboard portal and also email the recruiter as well and will mentioned that I would like to reapply in the future once things get better. ... View more

I actually got it a few days after. I'm sure it varies based on station though. Mine wasn't ready the first day and I had to do a few hours of computer training after I had my SIDA appt, which was a few days before my start date.  ... View more