Cadet Pilot

Job description

Destination 225° University Pilot Pathway - a program in partnership with Southwest Airlines® providing motivated and capable candidates with a career path into an aviation career. The University pathway is designed for collegiate aviators who attend a Southwest® partner university or complete a Southwest Airlines® Campus Reach Internship. Pilots will build flight time as part of Jet Linx's FAA Part 135 fleet. Minimum Qualifications: - Must be accepted into the Destination 225 program via Southwest Airlines acceptance letter - Must be actively enrolled in a University program affiliated with D225 program - Must be willing to commit a minimum of 2 years to Jet Linx - Must provide letter of recommendation showing good standing in coursework and flight training - Must provide current resume displaying current flight times, ratings and other applicable experience - Must successfully pass TSA background screenings, criminal history records check and FAA/DOT drug testing Knowledge, Skill & Abilities: - Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English - Be able to pass prescreening requirements needed for employment at Southwest Airlines - Be able to relocate Education & Work Experience: - Achieved a degree/certification from University program - Commercial, Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings required - R-ATP requirements required Physical Requirements: - Possess a USA DOT/FAA First Class Medical Certificate - Have or be able to obtain a valid passport with ability to travel in and out of the US - Possess a valid driver's license - Be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without need for company sponsorship of an employment-based visa - Be at least 21 years of age at time of application

Additional requirements

• Must be accepted into the Destination 225 program via Southwest Airlines acceptance letter
• Must be actively enrolled in a University program affiliated with the D225 program
• Must be willing to commit a minimum of 2 years to Jet Linx
• Must provide a letter of recommendation showing good standing in coursework and flight training
• Must provide a current resume displaying ratings and other applicable experience
• Must pass TSA background screenings, criminal history records check and FAA/DOT drug testing
• Must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Must be able to pass the prescreening requirements needed for employment at Southwest Airlines
• Must be able to relocate
• Degree/certification achieved from a University program
• Must meet R-ATP requirements
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport with the ability to travel in and out of the US
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship of an employment-based visa

Compensation and Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid time off
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage

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