Southwest Airlines Pilot Application Requirements:Co-pilot
Certificates / Ratings: U.S. FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Unrestricted1 U.S. Type Rating on a B-737 not required for interview but required for employment.
2 Age: Must be at least 23 years of age.
Flight Experience: 2,500 hours total or 1,500 hours TURBINE total. Additionally, a minimum of 1,000 hours in Turbine aircraft as the Pilot in command3 (as defined below) is required. Southwest considers only Pilot time in fixed-wing aircraft. This specifically excludes simulator, helicopter, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV, EWO etc. NO other time is counted.
3 Currency: A minimum of 200 hours must be logged in the preceding 36 months.
Medical: Must possess a current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate. Must pass FAA mandated Drug Test.
Authorization to work in the United States: Must have established authorization to work in the United States.
Driver License: Must possess a valid United States Driver License.
Education: Graduation from accredited, four-year college preferred.
Letters of Recommendation: At least three letters from any individuals who can attest to the pilot’s flying skills, by having observed him/her over a sustained period of time.
This is the minimum experience you need to fly for a low cost airline in the states.
Or in UK 200hrs ish buy your own type rating and pay to fly.
Its all gone wrong chaps