About Us
Welcome to the Southwest Virtual Airlines Department of Training! We take pride in nurturing aviation enthusiasts and transforming them into skilled pilots. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and immersive training experience that equips you with the knowledge and skills required to soar through the virtual skies with confidence.
At Southwest Virtual Airlines, we offer a range of courses designed to cater to both novice and experienced virtual aviators. Whether you're new to the world of flight simulation or a seasoned pilot looking to enhance your skills, we have something for you. Our courses encompass a diverse array of training options, including Southwest-specific programs tailored to mirror the real-world operations of the renowned Southwest Airlines.
In addition to our Southwest Airlines-specific training, we also provide courses that allow you to earn VATSIM P Ratings. These ratings open up a world of possibilities on the VATSIM network, allowing you to engage in more advanced and realistic virtual air traffic control experiences.
Our dedicated team of experienced instructors is committed to guiding you through every step of your virtual pilot journey. They bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the table, ensuring that you receive the highest quality training available.
At Southwest Virtual Airlines Department of Training, we're not just about learning to fly; we're about fostering a community of passionate virtual aviators who share our love for aviation. So, whether you're aspiring to wear the Southwest livery or looking to excel on VATSIM, come join us and embark on an exciting journey towards virtual aviation excellence. Your adventure begins here!
Meet The Team
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Flight Instructor/Evaluator
Braden Thompson
Vice President Operations
Flight Instructor/Evaluator
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Brett Knuth
Director of Training
Flight Instructor
Pete Wise
Assistant Director of Training
Flight Instructor
Luke Andrews
Manager of Training & Standards
Flight Instructor
Sean Fox
Training Coordinator
Flight Instructor
Legal
Southwest Virtual Airlines (SVA) and its partners are not affiliated with Southwest Airlines or any other real world airline.
Southwest Virtual is a fully owned non-for-profit entity owned by: The RF Company.
Southwest Virtual Airlines is an organization instituted in order to enhance the enjoyment of the flight simulation hobby and is not interested in engaging in for-profit business activity.
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Southwest Virtual Airlines has instituted a privacy policy for the VA that is simple: We will not collect any personal information about our pilots for use by third-party entities. The information we collect will be used specifically for the purpose of the hiring and membership process. All information collected will be used for that purpose. Southwest Virtual Airlines will store demographics information collected from our pilot applications, so that we may provide pilots with the best programs. Southwest Virtual Airlines does not collect personal information for any other purposes. Some information provided from applications, chat messages, email, and booking websites (name, email, and location) will be available only to the training staff within Southwest Virtual Airlines.
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Any and all information provided is not given to any private organizations or private persons, in accordance with current federal and international laws.
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Because Southwest Virtual Airlines website contains links to other sites, please be aware that SVA is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. SVA encourages its users to be aware when they leave our site to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this web site.
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SVA condemns the use of pirated software or material of any kind and takes seriously the use or transfer of pirated software and/or information, including serial numbers/passwords, through any channels presented by SVA such as: Facebook, Email and Discord.