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Navy, Marine, Coast Guard RTP

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Course Overview

Pilots who flew rotorcraft in the US Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Air Force should have previously gained experience as fixed wing pilots during primary flight training in either the T-6 or T-34 aircraft.  Having completed this training, pilots are eligible for the FAA Commercial Single Engine Land Certificate with Instrument Rating privileges. This prior fixed wing experience and the corresponding airplane hours will greatly reduce the time to train for Rotor Transition.

If you have not yet converted your military ratings to fixed wing, you can learn more about the process here.

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Rotor pilots who may have flown the T-37 in Air Force Primary will have a slightly different training outline as they will already hold the multi-engine rating. 

Course Outline

SkyWarrior Flight Training (Pensacola, FL)

Course Outline Overview:

  • Aviation Ground & Aircraft Familiarity

  • Cessna 172 aircraft proficiency check

  • Single Engine Time Building

  • Commercial Multi-Engine Rating

  • Multi-Engine Time Building

  • 121 Aviation Prep Course/737 Simulator Fam​​

**This course may change if pilots added any additional ratings or flight time outside of their military service.**

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A full course curriculum will be given to pilots once they have successfully completed the Destination 225   interview and have a class start date with SkyWarrior.

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Who is eligible?

Pilot's entering this course must meet the following criteria:

  • Served as a rotor wing pilot in the US Military 

  • Hold the Commercial Single Engine Land Certificate and Instrument Rating Airplane

Are financing options available for this program?

Pathway participants who would like to offset the out of pocket cost of this program have multiple options available they may apply for including:​

Pilots who meet the basic eligibility requirements to enter this program will need to apply directly to the Destination 225  program.  The application and additional program and pathway information can be found on the Southwest Airlines Destination 225  page.

I'm eligible and would like to apply, what's my next step?

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