SkyWest Airlines Partners with Southwest Airlines’ Destination 225° Program

The partnership will bring a new professional time-building option to Destination 225° candidates.

Friday, March 18, 2022 at 01:41 PM ET

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The Destination 225° program establishes a career path from initial training to a career as a Southwest pilot. [Courtesy: Southwest Airlines]

Key Takeaways:

SkyWest Airlines has partnered with Southwest Airlines' Destination 225° career pathway program.
This collaboration provides aspiring aviators with a structured path to build professional flying experience at SkyWest.
Pilots in the program can transition from SkyWest to become a First Officer at Southwest Airlines.
The partnership includes mentorship from Southwest pilots and aims to support Southwest's need to hire thousands of new first officers.

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SkyWest Airlines (NASDAQ: SKYW) announced on Thursday a new partnership with Southwest Airlines (NASDAQ: LUV) career pathway program Destination 225°. This partnership will give aspiring aviators more career opportunities following initial flight training. Students looking to become a Southwest first officer can build professional flying experience at SkyWest before making the transition to Southwest.

“We are excited to partner with Southwest to support this unique program designed to help pilots continue building exceptional careers every step of the way,” Tracy Gallo, SkyWest senior vice president of flight operations, said in a statement. “SkyWest is known for our outstanding team of professional pilots, and we look forward to this new partnership.”