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Thrive Aviation Joins Southwest’s Pilot Pathways Program

The private aviation firm will give potential pilots a direct pathway to the right seat at Southwest.

Southwest Boeing 737s at Paine Field. [Credit: AirlineGeeks | Katie Bailey]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Thrive Aviation has partnered with Southwest Airlines' Destination 225 Pilot Pathways Program.
  • This collaboration creates a direct route for aspiring pilots to become Southwest First Officers in as little as four years.
  • The Destination 225 program provides cadets with training, mentorship, and opportunities to build flight hours, utilizing partners like Thrive Aviation.
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Thrive Aviation, a Henderson, Nev.-based private aviation services provider, has joined forces with the Southwest Airlines Destination 225 Pilot Pathways Program. This partnership creates a direct pathway for promising pilots to become first officers at Southwest in as little as four years, according to a press release.

Thrive Aviation CEO Curtis Edenfield, a Southwest alumnus, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration in a press release. “it’s certainly a full circle moment for me,” Edenfield said. “The program catalyzes a new pilot’s aviation career, offering them mentorship, training, and the opportunity to build the needed hours. This partnership is a testament to our shared vision of culture and innovation.”

Ryan Ewing

Ryan is Sr. Director of Digital for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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