MTSU professional pilot majors fly Diamond Aircraft DA40 (MTSU file photo by J. Intintoli)
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s highly touted Department of Aerospace joined the Southwest Airlines Destination 225° program on Wednesday, April 26, as one of the newest partners in the airline’s unique First Officer development and recruitment program.
Destination 225° builds pathways for aspiring pilots from university aviation programs across the country to First Officer roles at Southwest Airlines.
On a compass rose, 225° is the southwest heading. The Destination 225° program provides several pathways designed to meet future aviators where they are at their current experience level and create…