Following a string of high-profile “safety events” in recent months, Southwest Arilines is forcing its pilots to attend additional training.
Bloomberg reports that the training sessions will begin as early as November, lasting into 2025.
String of Safety Incidents Prompt Additional Southwest Pilot Training
The airline is requiring that all of its nearly 11,000 pilots attend a daylong training course.
Key Takeaways:
- Southwest Airlines is mandating additional, one-day training sessions for all nearly 11,000 pilots starting November 2024 and extending into 2025.
- This requirement comes after a string of high-profile "safety events" or lapses in recent months, which the airline aims to address by discussing specific incidents and improving risk management.
- Notable incidents include a flight dropping to within 400 feet of the Pacific Ocean, multiple low altitude alerts, and a takeoff from a closed runway.
- The airline acknowledges the spike in incidents, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently conducting a safety audit on the carrier.
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