SWA and the illustrious 2nd interview

[Max Powers]

Interviewed a few years ago, what are the chances for that second shot? What are the variable involved that I should consider? Any second time interviewers care to share how they did it? Thoughts please girls and boys?

Also got a buddy who is pondering the type. He has 2200 PIC turbine prop 121 time
1700 fo airbus time
7000 hours total

If he goes for the type chances of getting called for an interview?

Thanks in advance

 

[JumpJetter]

Interviewed a few years ago, what are the chances for that second shot? What are the variable involved that I should consider? Any second time interviewers care to share how they did it? Thoughts please girls and boys?

Also got a buddy who is pondering the type. He has 2200 turbine prop 121 time
1700 fo airbus time
7000 hours total

If he goes for the type chances of getting called for an interview?

Thanks in advance

How much PIC turbine time does he have?

 

[Max Powers]

How much PIC turbine time does he have?

i edited the post he has 2200 PIC turbo-prop

 

[JumpJetter]

He is absolutely competitive with those times. Check airman/instructor/leadership positions also help. Chances of getting a call with the type....75-80% Just a wag on my part.

 

[turn&pull]

2nd interview was a charm for me. Interviewed in Spring of '01. Spring of '04 a friend convinced me go go with him to a Air Inc Seminar. Thought I made a connection with a Southwest Person at the Seminar and sure enough I got a call in less than a week for an interview.

I had 6500 hours, 3500 Pic Turbine and was a check-airman on an EMB145.

Keep on trying...its a great job...for now.

 

[RedDogC130]

I had to interview twice. I lucked out and only had to wait a year to date from the first interview. The only thing I had diffferent is a little more time in my military aircraft since I only had a few hours out of UPT in it and went from a 135 company to a 121 company that had very heavy jets but was on mil leave the whole time I was there and never got any time in the larger jets. Other than that it seems like I did not do anything different. I still can't figure it out. just keep updating your stuff. I did every month from when the system allowed me to.

 

[Benhuntn]

I flew with a captain here that told me it was the 4th try that made the difference. I would say go for it man. Smile and tell them how glad you are to be back. Send the thank you note from a mail box at the hotel. Good luck

 

[Max Powers]

Thanks for all the encouraging words.

 

[FR8dognit]

I flew with a captain here that told me it was the 4th try that made the difference. I would say go for it man. Smile and tell them how glad you are to be back. Send the thank you note from a mail box at the hotel. Good luck

Agree totally. TELL THEM you want the job. I have had many friends go through 2 and even 3 times before getting on(before my time started here). Good luck!

 

[showboats]

I also know a guy that got in on his fourth try! He has been with SWA for a little over a year now.

Never give up!

As far as getting the interview...I think the key to being competitive for the second interview is if they can see year over year growth on your part. Not just flight time, but perhaps some sort of leadership role (Check Airman, IP, FO to Captain, etc.), and update every month. Just my opinon!

 

[HalinTexas]

I think I posted this somewhere else.

I spoke with somone in pilot recruiting yesterday.

They aren't looking to interview too many prior applicants. She said that they're interviewing about 2% of those that have interviewed prior. SWA is interested in those that have recent types and haven't interviewed before.

Good luck.

 

[Lear70]

Good luck to you, Max.

My 2nd interview happened 2 years from the first (2nd rejection letter came the same EXACT day as the 1st one, 2 years later - weird karma). Re-applied one year to the day from my 1st interview, updated app every month, sent them a postcard or letter to the PD once every 3 or 4 months, finally went to AIR, Inc and had an interview the next month.

Was more relaxed at the 2nd interview, but actually thought I interviewed better at the first one; both were enjoyable. Either way, even with 3 internal LOR's, one from a system C.P., still didn't get it.

Won't apply again. Heard all sorts of "3rd or 4th attempt successful" stories but, quite honestly, if they didn't want me the first or second time, it's their loss. Not going to continue to be the trained dog jumping through hoops in hopes of a bone.

I have lots of friends over there; it's a great company, I appreciate the jumpseats, and wish them all the best. I just don't like playing games. YMMV.

 

[Charlie Brown]

The hiring process is truly an enigma. I would say your buddy stands an excellent shot of getting called if he invests in the type. As for getting the second shot...who knows. I don't think anyone in the PD would mind if you called them and asked what you could do to stand out to get that second call. In any case, best of luck to you!

 

[Dude]

The PD should not be interviewing pilots. Check airman shouldn't be involved either. One of them called a friend of mine, that I've flown with, too Autocratic. I don't think she knew what autocratic meant. Pilots should interview pilots. I have seen my share of folks that make me scratch my head, but never fear they were supremely trained in the military. :laugh: I am sure all the kernels are scratching their head about me too.

 

[NEDude]

I think I posted this somewhere else.

I spoke with somone in pilot recruiting yesterday.

They aren't looking to interview too many prior applicants. She said that they're interviewing about 2% of those that have interviewed prior. SWA is interested in those that have recent types and haven't interviewed before.

Good luck.

Unfortunately I got the same story when I spoke with Lindsay Lang two weeks ago. I am going to keep my fingers crossed though. I figure I'll keep updating my stuff regularly until they tell me to stop or I hit 65.