Swa hiring 140 pilots

[Fubijaakr]

Good point. Unfortunately, you guys already look like a bunch of arrogant jerks thanks to Sacka and Lyinvixin.

Too bad since 99% of SWA guys are good eggs.

 

[Sacha]

And Alaska has Fudgepacker, the B-scale champion, who would gladly engineer a C-scale if it would benefit him.....ALPA at it's finest....

Curb your Gerbil Fudgepacker.....the ALPA boy king.......

 

[Taco Rocket]

Here ya go, more evidence to my point:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...an-option-if-pilot-vote-fails.html?cmpid=yhoo

Better vote yes, boys....

 

[TXDanno]

In this environment, are 140 new pilots actually going to show on property? Or is this just another "friendly reminder" from management to pull the yes lever?

"My MEC speaks for me!"

This past summer, company hired approx 100 to cover the increase in FO vacations, due to more FOs hitting 10yrs and thus 4 weeks vacation. Over 4th of July weekend, Flt Ops requested pilots to step up and fly uncovered trips due the extra vacation drops. For those pilots interested and available, it was a premium pay gravy train with biscuit wheels.

Next summer it's even amplified. Company wants training in 1Q/2012 to have pilots in the system before summer starts. I expect the 140 to be on property as advertised, if not more.

 

[Fubijaakr]

For those pilots interested and available, it was a premium pay gravy train with biscuit wheels.

Just a sign of improper staffing. This keeps Jr. Capts and F/Os on reserve while senior guys suck up the premium pay trips.

Add up all the premium pay trips, divide by line average and that's the number of guys either being kept on reserve or not getting hired.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Here ya go, more evidence to my point:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...an-option-if-pilot-vote-fails.html?cmpid=yhoo

Better vote yes, boys....

Since I care not to see anyone happy, I'd like to see SWA balk on integrating the selfish AT group.

 

[sat74]

What can one expect as a new hire with regards to bases and upgrade expectations?

 

[GhettoBeechjet]

Oakland and a 20+ year upgrade. No joke no flame. The AAI group is very young and will be here for a very long time.

 

[madjack]

They are also being hired to increase reserve percentage. Probie FO's and more junior captains are part of the premium flying solution.

 

[carl p]

SWA is better off hiring eager, typed pilots off the street and spinning AT out of existence.

Bless your heart.