SkyWarrior and Southwest recognize that military members possess a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
Every participant in the Destination 225° Military Pathway must accrue the necessary flight hours and expertise through SkyWarrior before finalizing certification through SkyWarrior. 

Upon successful completion of the pathway's training and experience requirements, you qualify to skip the standard Pilot hiring interview process. Collaborating directly with Southwest Airlines during hiring and onboarding enables you to achieve your goal of becoming a First Officer.

Potential candidates for the military pathway may include:

• Transitioning or retired military pilots possessing flight experience but not meeting the criteria to become a Southwest First Officer.

• Experienced military pilots with some fixed-wing turbine flight time, facing challenges meeting Southwest's currency requirements and/or lacking an unrestricted multi-engine ATP certificate.

• Individuals interested in leveraging the SkillBridge program to transition into civilian aviation.

• Those keen on using their GI Bill benefits to fulfill the prerequisites for becoming a Southwest Airlines First Officer.

• Military personnel who have separated from service within the past seven years or intend to do so within the next two years.

SkyWarrior offers multiple sub-groups for pilot training programs. Select the program below that best represents your military experience: