What is the Destination 225° Program?
The Destination 225° program offers pathways to individuals who would like to pursue a career in aviation with Southwest Airlines.®
Currently, there are four pathways in the Destination 225° program:
- Military
- Cadet
- University
- Employee
Bell Murray Aerospace is a partner with Southwest through the military pathway. For more information about this program, the requirements, the application, and the selection process, go to Southwest’s Destination 225° Military for more information.
I’m a current or prior service member; what does the program look like?
We recognize the diverse skill sets and backgrounds of our military members. For your specific military experience, a BMA pilot training program is available.
Military Fixed Wing
The fixed-wing aviator category includes current and former helicopter pilots who may have transitioned from helicopters to fixed-wing aircraft, such as T-6s and C-12s.
Navy/Marine/Coast Guard/Air Force Rotorcraft
Air Force, Navy, Marine, and Marine Corps helicopter pilots who only received fixed-wing training during primary flight school fall into this category.
Army Rotorcraft
Former or current service members who served as ARMY helicopter pilots only and did not transition to the C-12 or other fixed-wing platforms during their time in service fall into this category.
Do the BMA offerings cover all of these situations?
Absolutely. Part of this training includes either a non-FAA refresher program or initial classroom and simulator training for the required FAA ATP CTP Certificate. BMA regularly offers ATP CTP training.