Updated SWA New Hire info.

[Whataburger]

Now the most important question...

What are the paydates?

-PB

5th and 20th.

You have to go to the First National Bank of Lubbock to get your check though.....after your 12 leg day

 

[328dude]

5th and 20th.

You have to go to the First National Bank of Lubbock to get your check though.....after your 12 leg day

:beer: Owe you a beer for that one.

 

[huronip]

2 months is not too long, that's with no inside help? just the online app? I have a buddy that could talk to somebody if it would help

I submitted my application online on January 30th and got an email to setup my interview on February 8th. I know a couple of guys that work for SW, but at that point I hadn’t mentioned to any of them that I had submitted my application. I hope to start class sometime in September.

 

[Gunfighter]

2 months is not too long, that's with no inside help? just the online app? I have a buddy that could talk to somebody if it would help

Applied 2 weeks ago w/o a 737 type. We'll see if/when they call for an interview...

 

[MACH-TUCK]

God, what a Dream Company.....Maybe someday!!!

 

[huronip]

And the problem with this is what?

As a military guy I don't see a problem with it, but realistically why would someone give up a job in the military making 85-90K a year to go work for a regional carrier?

 

[SWA/FO]

Why would anybody leave the military period?

 

[Oh-ryan]

Why would anybody leave the military period?

to learn how to fly in bad weather. You just don't get that kinda experience in the military.

 

[radarlove]

As a military guy I don't see a problem with it, but realistically why would someone give up a job in the military making 85-90K a year to go work for a regional carrier?

If they don't want to, then don't. Why lower the mins?

 

[Benhuntn]

We leave because the grass is always greener on the other side of the airport. I left because I was afraid to fly old airplanes, that were in the 5th/6th decade. Ever see a congressman in a 50 yr old limo? They would die if they had to ride in a car that old but they have no problem sending their young men and women off in jets that old.

 

[JimNtexas]

to learn how to fly in bad weather. You just don't get that kinda experience in the military.

Oh plleeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Mud Eagle]

Jim, he's egging on SWA/FO, who thinks that military aviators are worthless anyway.

 

[Cracker]

I am currently waiting for my interview packet and I have an easy question. Can I book my flight now or is there something in the packets in regards to travel plans to and from Dallas Love?

 

[Schiphol]

to learn how to fly in bad weather. You just don't get that kinda experience in the military.

Yeah. You are right.

We suck.

***insert 'your mom' joke here*****

 

[Oh-ryan]

Hey Jim and Schipol... see Mud Eagle's post. He get's it. You fellas might want to turn your sarcasim meter up just a tad. Most go up to ten... mine goes to eleven.

 

[SWA GUY]

... mine goes to eleven.

My Amp goes to eleven....

 

[(HCDAW)]

I am currently waiting for my interview packet and I have an easy question. Can I book my flight now or is there something in the packets in regards to travel plans to and from Dallas Love?

Cracker, you should be able to book your flight by calling the 800 reservation number at any time. Just tell them you are going to an interview and they will know what to do. If I remember correctly they call it a "must fly" or something like that. You will get a letter in the mail that you must show to the ticket counter when you arrive at the airport the day of your flight. Also, unless things have changed in the last 9 months, you can travel one day before to one day after your interview. Good luck!

 

[Comrade Duck]

How big is the Vegas domicile going to be? Is it going to go pretty senior? Vegas would work out pretty good for me, so I was wondering how long it would be before a newhire could get back there.

CD

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

I don't think Vegas is opening until October. Someone posted that there are 196 Captains who commute out of LAS. I don't have any numbers for FO's.
Take care,
BS

How big is the Vegas domicile going to be? Is it going to go pretty senior? Vegas would work out pretty good for me, so I was wondering how long it would be before a newhire could get back there.

CD

 

[Bavarian Chef]

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

No you do. That's funny.