Destination 225 - University Pilot Pathway

Welcome to Destination 225°, an exciting new program in partnership with Southwest Airlines® that provides motivated and capable candidates with a career path into an aviation career.  The Destination 225° University pathway is designed for collegiate aviators who attend a Southwest® partner university or complete a Southwest Airlines® Campus Reach Internship. 

Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines partner, in order to put themselves in position to join the ranks as a Southwest Airlines Pilot. Destination 225° is designed to be highly accessible, cost-effective, and innovative.

Jet Linx is excited to offer talented pilots the opportunity to build flight time as a part of our FAA Part 135 fleet, and to share in our culture and values as they prepare for the next stage in your aviation career.

• Must be accepted into the Destination 225 program via Southwest Airlines acceptance letter
• Must be an actively enrolled in University program affiliated with D225 program
• Must be willing to commit minimum of 2 years to Jet Linx
• Must provide letter of recommendation showing good standing in coursework and flight training
• Must provide current resume displaying current flight times, ratings and other applicable experience
• Must successfully pass TSA background screenings, criminal history records check and FAA/DOT drug testing

• Possess a USA DOT/FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Have or be able to obtain a valid passport with the ability to travel in and out of the US
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without the need for company sponsorship of an employment-based visa now or in the future
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application

• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Be able to pass the prescreening requirements needed for employment at Southwest Airlines
• Be able to relocate

• Achieved a degree/certification from University program
• Commercial, Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings required
• R-ATP requirements required