SWA and 737 type-rating -- Federal investigation?

[Papa Woody]

Shouldn't there be an investigation into whether illegal activity is involved in the funneling of pilot applicants into "preferred" type-schools, rejecting most of the qualified interviewees, then placing those lucky to be hired into a pool for years while the airline continues to actively recruit, interview, and steer additional batches of applicants into their buddies' $6,000.00 type-rating schools?

Sounds to me like:

1) A pyramid scheme.
2) Possible corruption.
3) Fraudulent misrepresentation.

....but that may all be a misperception on my part....

 

[CaptAntoineMack]

Have proof Woodward?

 

[328dude]

Do you have an example?

 

[spciii]

Yes there should!! I'm sure SWA has a great interest in receiving kickbacks that may reach into the hundreds of dollars from such "preferred" type rating schools. A friend of mine heard from somebody that Southwest would not have made a profit for the last few years if it weren't for these kickbacks!

 

[Jet41]

A "friend" heard from "somebody" well that's all the proof we need. Some of you guys need to get a life...

 

[redflyer65]

I thought you were free to get your type rating wherever you wanted to. Did I miss something?

 

[skydash]

Put down the bong and get some fresh air....:nuts:

 

[328dude]

You are. Despite the non lifer's here, most are very legit and it does not matter where you get it.

 

[spciii]

A "friend" heard from "somebody" well that's all the proof we need. Some of you guys need to get a life...

Having trouble recognizing a little sarcasm Jet??

 

[Jet_Dreamer]

sounds like a rant from a southwest interview that did not turn out well.

just my .02

 

[Captzaahlie]

Put down the bong and get some fresh air....:nuts:

I think he overloaded on the strawberry flavored suppositories!

They need to be taken sparingly!

 

[texman]

Shouldn't there be an investigation into whether illegal activity is involved in the funneling of pilot applicants into "preferred" type-schools, rejecting most of the qualified interviewees, then placing those lucky to be hired into a pool for years while the airline continues to actively recruit, interview, and steer additional batches of applicants into their buddies' $6,000.00 type-rating schools?

Sounds to me like:

1) A pyramid scheme.
2) Possible corruption.
3) Fraudulent misrepresentation.

....but that may all be a misperception on my part....

So you are also saying that schools like UND, Embry and ALL ATP are the same. Come to are school and get a job at a regional.

 

[waveflyer]

"our", maybe tex?

I think the original poster is over-estimating just a touch how much political will there is to stop the practice... c'mon- a "federal investigation"?

we got much bigger problems my friend. much.

 

[Fubijaakr]

Flamebaiting troll alert!

 

[contrail67]

Shouldn't there be an investigation into whether illegal activity is involved in the funneling of pilot applicants into "preferred" type-schools, rejecting most of the qualified interviewees, then placing those lucky to be hired into a pool for years while the airline continues to actively recruit, interview, and steer additional batches of applicants into their buddies' $6,000.00 type-rating schools?

Sounds to me like:

1) A pyramid scheme.
2) Possible corruption.
3) Fraudulent misrepresentation.

....but that may all be a misperception on my part....

Just because someone chooses to pay for their type does not guarentee them the job at SWA. They can still blow the interview. I know a few that got turned down and are still paying off their type rating. It is a gamble but, necessary if you want to work for SWA.