I just reached the minimum flight time required to apply to Southwest! It's been my ultimate goal to fly there since I made the decision to change careers from agriculture to aviation. I can't tell you the excitement I feel getting to this milestone. Are there any Southwest Pilots who could share with me their tips and recommendations on how to fulfill this dream of getting hired? Feel free to PM me as well. Many thanks and Gig 'Em!

Thanks y'all!!

Ag13, I left my Ag job back in 2012. I completed my pvt pilot certificate while working there. Then left and completed a year and half internship which earned me a scholarship to earn all of my airplane ratings to become a flight instructor. After that I flight instructed for a little while and started flying for a 10 seat puddle jumping airline up in northern Missouri. When I reached my flight time required to achieve my Airline Transport Pilot Certificate I moved on to a regional jet airline where I am now and was able to get over 1,000 hrs jet time and be eligible for hire at Southwest. While it's been one heck of a journey to get this far, I wouldn't trade this ride Ive had for anything else I've done in my life. It's truly been a fun adventure and I am very blessed and fortunate to be able to pursue this dream of mine.

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