Ugly SWA pilots

[Charlie Brown]

Funny, because to me they come across as the most pompous, pretentious, turgid, bombastic a**es I have ever come across in the industry!

Boombastic?!?! Sweet!

I'm Mr. Boombastic say me fantastic touch me in my back she says I'm Mr
Romantic
I'm Mr. Boombastic say me fantastic touch me in my back she says boom
boom

 

[Flyingdutchman]

Finally a guy with brains. Couldn't agree more buddy!

Pilots need to remember that when our fellow pilots suffer, we all suffer. The more pilots are on the street, the more precarious all of our lives become. I wish the best to all of those who are facing the f word. I sincerely hope the employment picture stabilizes for us all. The more pilots get employed, the easier it is for us all to find work. If most of us are employed, we get more bargaining power, and so on. This why I despise those who gloat over the hardships of others, because it all comes back around.

 

[Ex737Driver]

Boombastic?!?! Sweet!

I'm Mr. Boombastic say me fantastic touch me in my back she says I'm Mr
Romantic
I'm Mr. Boombastic say me fantastic touch me in my back she says boom
boom

Damn funny song. Classic!

 

[justin15e]

In defense of anyone at SWA who paid for a type rating:

I am at CAL and I never paid for my 73 type cause I didn't want to fork over the cash, however, now that I've been here for ~ a year making only 30K this first year.

However, if I had gotten the type and been hired at SWA (IF...) I would have probably made 52K first year. So if it cost him/her 7K for the type and it got them hired, they netted 45K. I got the type too, but I only got paid 30K for a year, so I'm still down 15K for the year over a similar SWA hired guy. So, in retrospect, maybe my decision wasn't the greatest. Only time will tell...


GL to all in these times.

 

[YourPilotFriend]

SWA has hit hard times too, it just wasn't enough to send them down like the others. Remember in the 90's SWA was making 5 times the profit they are making now and had less than half the airplanes they have now. They also had a similar number of employees.

 

[TZtoSWA]

In defense of anyone at SWA who paid for a type rating:

I am at CAL and I never paid for my 73 type cause I didn't want to fork over the cash, however, now that I've been here for ~ a year making only 30K this first year.

However, if I had gotten the type and been hired at SWA (IF...) I would have probably made 52K first year. So if it cost him/her 7K for the type and it got them hired, they netted 45K. I got the type too, but I only got paid 30K for a year, so I'm still down 15K for the year over a similar SWA hired guy. So, in retrospect, maybe my decision wasn't the greatest. Only time will tell...


GL to all in these times.

I made $62K my 1st yr hear at SWA and that was 4 yrs ago. I only picked up a little extra here and there. I think $60K is easily attainable for a new hire today with little extra effort.

 

[hyflyin]

That is very true...something the NetJets pilots on the board need to keep in mind as well... EVERY company has its cycles, and none stays at the top. Ever.

That said, the vocal few of any sector on this board, tend to never represent the majority in real life.

Quit being so jealous and go back to the fractionals where we belong. Nobody over here cares what we have to say and they certainly don't need your dumba** over here, they have their own problems.

My apologies to the thread starter.

 

[328dude]

NetJets=Cute Toys..

Flamebait? Absolutly!!!!

 

[sluggo]

See....that's the problem: there's no brotherhood, it's the "Screw you I got mine" mentality. and until there is a National seniority list(never happen) this will not change in our industry.

 

[sluggo]

Pilots need to remember that when our fellow pilots suffer, we all suffer. The more pilots are on the street, the more precarious all of our lives become. I wish the best to all of those who are facing the f word. I sincerely hope the employment picture stabilizes for us all. The more pilots get employed, the easier it is for us all to find work. If most of us are employed, we get more bargaining power, and so on. This why I despise those who gloat over the hardships of others, because it all comes back around.

See....that's the problem: there's no brotherhood, it's the "Screw you I got mine" mentality. and until there is a National seniority list(never happen) this will not change in our industry.

 

[SWA GUY]

See....that's the problem: there's no brotherhood, it's the "Screw you I got mine" mentality. and until there is a National seniority list(never happen) this will not change in our industry.

A National Seniority List? What are you a communist?

How about a National Beat Sluggo's Ass List? J/K Sluggo.... sort of.

 

[lewis flyer]

SWA's does have some pilots with attitudes, but who doesn't? Most of those guys have given me a lift and treated me like family when on board their airline. And it is only good business to expand when you have cash and others suffer. That expansion will save many furloughed pilots from the street.

There are always going to be a few guys on the top that enjoy the belief that through some divine wisdom they have made the correct career/airline choice. There are also folks at the bottom who resent those who have sucess. Seven years ago I would have given one of mine to work at UAL. SWA may be a good job today, but far from what I dreamed about when I entered this business. I wanted to be a Pan Am Captain and fly the world. Not go back and forth to Omaha. But I do respect the fact that for now its a stable, good paying job.

With respect to the National seniority list, I do not think the last poster was a communist, he simply wanted the unity to negotiate. As long as there are other companies or pilots willing to do it cheaper, management has the advantage. We at least need the equivalent of OPEC, so we can collectively bargain what a 25 years airline captain/FO should make flying the same equipment. Problem is that it will never happen because someone will have to give something up. It isn't fair but many past scabs are now proud union members somewhere.

 

[ASADFW7]

As a SWA pilot, I am associated with my fellow pilots. We are the same as any other company where as we are labelled by a few. Most of us go to work and are happy that we work at a good company. You won't see many of us trying to screw the company or screw over a buddy, life is just too short.

As for ugly SWA pilots, and the apology that started this thread, I did not appreciate the title. However, this is an opinion board. I want to improve my QOL, I apologize for those who are harmed as SWA grows. I read the press and am happy for our success, it bothers me knowing people are suffering. Do I feel personally responsible? No. However, I am fortunate that I do not work at a company that has excessive drama.

Perhaps mainline companies will return to the top in pay and once again thumb their noses at companies like SWA who are different. That day will come too.

 

[Midge]

The reason you have'nt noticed is you are one of the scumbags he is talking about. Do a search on yourself.

You nailed it.

 

[Dude]

This thread is about as stupid as blaming the citizens of Illinois for Obama. There's a turd in every corner of this world. Move along, nothing to see here.