SWA Taking Applications March 9-23 until 5PM

[huronip]

SWA Taking Applications March 9-23 Until 5PM

Going to hire 100 pilots.

The application window will be open for two weeks ending March 23. Candidates will be selected for interview based on competitive experience. In-person interviews will be held in April and May.

Process:

Candidates apply through southwest.com/careers, answer prescreening questions, and upload a simple résumé. We recommend that the résumé be created in a Microsoft Word document and then attached at the end of the application process through southwest.com/careers. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications for employment will be e-mailed a link to create a detailed profile.

The minimum requirements for consideration:

USA DOT/FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP). 2,500 hours total flight time or 1,500 hours total flight time in a turbine aircraft. A minimum of 1,000 hours in a turbine aircraft as the Pilot in Command. Only time in a fixed wing aircraft is counted toward this minimum; this specifically excludes simulator, helicopter, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV, EWO, and UAV. Actively flying for two of the last five years preferred. High school diploma or equivalency required. Four year degree from an accredited school desired. B737 type rating is not necessary for interview, but will be required for employment.

 

[DC8CRIVER]

Thanks for the update.

 

[getonit]

what is really going on?
another thread says Higher Power said opening March 7, that set off the usual FI nonsense about who has an "in" and PFT.

But I just got email from HPA (how they got my address don't know) that says the window isn't opening March 7 and to just watch the southwest www site.

 

[RJ Bum]

I imagine it has something to do with the swa website. When it opened for FAs it kept crashing because of the volume of applicants.

 

[Roomwithaview]

from SWAPA

According to our President The window will be open for two weeks starting on March 9 and closing on the 23.



He says it will not be necessary to be sitting at three computers on the 9th that the window will be open the entire time unlike the recent problem we had with the flight attendant window


Have no fear though, as OYS pointed out on another thread, this is just one of many items I'm sure will be fixed once we acquire airtran.

 

[SWA/CA]

hopefully the IT department gets it right and people are able to apply.

 

[thunderworm]

I will be one of those applying. Good news. Any over/under on how many will apply for 100 jobs. I say 4500.

 

[Tomct]

I would say more like 10,000 apps. Good Luck guys.

 

[Mr Hat]

I will be one of those applying. Good news. Any over/under on how many will apply for 100 jobs. I say 4500.

Thats the same as bidding $1.00 on the price is right.

 

[redflyer65]

Several thousand for sure. Here we go!

 

[27 driver]

My guess is every guy and gal furloughed, every RJ pilot and many military folk that are ready to submit their walking papers. I would bet in excess of 10,000. Keep in mind that they are pretty much the only ones hiring now with the exception of US Air and well......not many want to enter that ******************** storm.

 

[poppi]

Now if tanker clown gets in I will have the utmost respect in the hiring process

 

[jonjuan]

Anyone have Rockie's email address? Thx.

 

[Roomwithaview]

Jj

Anyone have Rockie's email address? Thx.

It's Rocky. I know you're big on spelling. This will probably get you in tight with the dudes on the hiring committee. Do you have any sortie time? That's usually a bonus as well.

Also, I wouldn't worry about going through him just get in tight with someone on the hiring committee subcommittee (Higher Power). They'll probably walk your stuff in for you.

 

[jonjuan]

Do you have any sortie time? That's usually a bonus as well.

LOL.......... If only my parents had named me Kernal or Stacey.

 

[LR45JI]

I think a more important question is how many people applying will be competitive? I would assume only those with a 737 type-rating would be called for this initial round of interview/hiring. [Just my assumption]

Best of luck to all who apply.

Cheers

 

[Captzaahlie]

Good luck everyone!

 

[Sluggo_63]

My guess is every guy and gal furloughed, every RJ pilot and many military folk that are ready to submit their walking papers. I would bet in excess of 10,000. Keep in mind that they are pretty much the only ones hiring now with the exception of US Air and well......not many want to enter that ******************** storm.

yeah... and these guys.
https://pilotcredentials.com/

 

[Roomwithaview]

I had a friend call yesterday (AMR furloughee) who wanted info about the SWA hiring. His first question was “Why?” Why is SWA hiring pilots if they’re buying Airtran?

I told him there were a few rumors floating around and they were just that, rumors.

1. SWA is covering itself for the Flight and Duty time changes.
2. SWA is buying AAI but they are not going to keep all the assets and there is some scenario wherein they will need pilots
3. SWA is also going to buy the assets of Sun Country and will need pilots for those planes
4. Once the Airtran deal closes there will be massive growth and they need to hire now to get on the correct side of the hiring/training power curve.
5. Age 65 Retirements will kick in less than 2 years from now and they need to get on the correct side of the hiring/training curve.

Through the years, having witnessed how stingy SWA is with crewing the planes, it’s a little perplexing.

 

[iluvflying]

2. SWA is buying AAI but they are not going to keep all the assets and there is some scenario wherein they will need pilots
.

Can you elaborate on that statement?

Thanks

 

[getonit]

Does anybody know what the "requirements" are going to be for the quick and easy questionaire?
I remember from several years ago, the pre-application required
first class medical, and 200 hours in 3 years? Or something like that?

 

[Tanker Clown]

Just filled out the application. I'm a little concerned that I won't be able to retire before they have these classes though. Any idea when they'll be calling for interviews?

 

[getonit]

Any recommendations on including a cover letter?
I would say yes all of the time, but then I wonder if this is a test to see if you can follow instructions. I believe it just says resume. But I haven't completed whole process yet.

 

[ivauir]

Any recommendations on including a cover letter?
I would say yes all of the time, but then I wonder if this is a test to see if you can follow instructions. I believe it just says resume. But I haven't completed whole process yet.

There are no tricks involved, if a cover letter would somehow make it easier for your application to be processed then include it. I suspect that it is just another sheet of paper to add to a pretty big mess the people department has to deal with so my specific advice is to drop it.

 

[Dart]

I filled out my app this morning..now as I checked it via the career website under my job status it said "closed" does anybody else have this?? thanks

 

[onetimer]

I just filled in the blanks for the "use the SWA resume" did anyone else use this or copy and paste?

Anyone get the second email about the third party vendor?

Is 8000 total and 5100 Jet Pic with a 737 type competitive?

 

[Captzaahlie]

Just submitted mine with no problems.
The job status says open.

 

[Whataburger]

I have tried to stay out of the SLI speculation and junk, BUT i wonder if it would benefit me to apply and try to get hired as a new hire. Is there a chance that my seniority could improve? Thanks!!:laugh:

 

[Bill Nelson]

I filled out my app this morning..now as I checked it via the career website under my job status it said "closed" does anybody else have this?? thanks

I have a friend who is involved in the interview stuff at the G.O. and he said they had 6100 applications by noon. Maybe it crashed or they closed it? Good luck.

 

[SEVEN]

I also applied this morning. App window said closed as well after about an hour after applying. My buddy just got the follow-up email requesting more info. Kinda like playing the lotto. You never know, you just might be the lucky one.