Updated SWA New Hire info.

[GuppyWN]

Thanks for taking the time to call Tejas! I can't wait to get started. Hopefully I will be in the 25 Apr class.

Jim

Jim, The class is April 25th. Not 25 April And I can't agree enough with not saying F#ck on the PA.

Gup

 

[afhercdriver]

Jim, The class is April 25th. Not 25 April And I can't agree enough with not saying F#ck on the PA.

Gup

Old habits die hard. I'll try harder!

Jim

 

[canyonblue]

I have what will probably sound like a dumb question to you civilian guys, but do I need a current First Class physical when I show up for training? My will convert to a Second Class this month.

Thanks,
Jim

Not to beat this horse again but here it goes..............

The Class of medical is determined by the ability to safely perform the duties or exercise the privileges of the airman certificate applied for or held. I have a First Class Medical, which is required by all Southwest pilots, and as an F/O it is good for one year. The Class of medical does not change, ie: after 6 months it does not magically change into a second class, but rather the class required for the privileges of the airman certificate applied for or held is what matters. I still have passed the medical certification required by Sec. 67.113 of the FAR's, and it is still a First Class Medical.

 

[Bobby Orr 4]

$$$

New hires be prepared to write a few checks the first week of training as well. Expenses that I was not aware of:

Uniform $225
Leather Jacket (optional) $385
Flashlight ???
Cockpit companion (optional) $45
Party for next class $40
Donation to present to Colleen $37 (usually to Ronald McDonald House)
molded ear piece for headset (optional) $85

I bought a leather Jacket so I had just over $800 in expenses the first few weeks. Of course it can be well under $400 if you choose not to purchase the optional equipment.
Good luck and welcome aboard.

 

[firstthird]

I thought you could payroll deduct the leather jacket and uniform, so it would come out over the first year, 20 bucks a paycheck or something.

 

[CF34-3B1]

New hires be prepared to write a few checks the first week of training as well. Expenses that I was not aware of:

Uniform $225
Leather Jacket (optional) $385
Flashlight ???
Cockpit companion (optional) $45
Party for next class $40
Donation to present to Colleen $37 (usually to Ronald McDonald House)
molded ear piece for headset (optional) $85

I bought a leather Jacket so I had just over $800 in expenses the first few weeks. Of course it can be well under $400 if you choose not to purchase the optional equipment.
Good luck and welcome aboard.

Just as a foot note on the leather jacket:

If you have a Perrone from your previous job, it can most likely be converted to SWA spec. If I remember the conversion price from Perrone was $75 or so, and they send your old embroidered liner back as a keepsake.

 

[RedDogC130]

As for party for the next class...try more like $100. You need to throw a good party, not the min to save money. People before you spend a good dime to show you a great party not just for the new class but for everyone there. The party sets the tone for the rest of training.

 

[Bobby Orr 4]

All true regarding the $$$. If you pay up front for the leather you do not pay any sales tax on it and save 8%. Uniform pieces you can payroll deduct and no savings paying for it up front.
Just be aware that there are some expenses first couple of weeks.
Once again, welcome aboard and have fun during training.

 

[WNFO]

How do they work your pay while in training?

 

[328dude]

I was 2g every two weeks untill they took the advance out on the third paycheck.

 

[hypersonic]

Questions:
Is there a fitness room inside of the hotel? Is it safe to go outside for a run?
Thanks

 

[SWA/FO]

How bout you guys helping out the old SWA/FO from all the injustice on flightinfo.com? Where are my SWAPA brothers when I need them?

Peace out....

 

[hypersonic]

How bout you guys helping out the old SWA/FO from all the injustice on flightinfo.com? Where are my SWAPA brothers when I need them?

Peace out....

I can't be your brother (you know why ) but I am on your side. You got the best sense of humor here on FI.
Peace out....brother

 

[Bavarian Chef]

I was 2g every two weeks untill they took the advance out on the third paycheck.

2 geez? That's four grand a month. Seriously? I got around 1700 a month at jb (after the taxes and exorbitantly priced healthcare, or as I like to call it, my "401k substitute").

 

[Benjamin Dover]

I can't be your brother (you know why ) but I am on your side. You got the best sense of humor here on FI.
Peace out....brother

YGBSM!!!!!!!!!!!!