SWA Base Assignments given during training

[GhettoBeechjet]

What base has the most amount of premium trips....assuming they still exist in a year or so?[/QUOTE



This seems to vary month to month and even week to week. The guys who get the most live in domicile in bases where they have some seniority.

 

[Flying the Line]

If your wife is a flight attendant then I would rule out phoenix, it is very senior for F/As.

 

[FCPhotography]

The only pilots who will be forced to commute to OAK, PHX, or LAS will be SWA new hires (this round and last few rounds). You will be able to hold MDW, DEN, or HOU after Febuary-March time frame. Or further east.

 

[OldManPilot]

Ok... we went out to Las Vegas and couldn't find a house we liked, so we decided to build in Henderson. Contract Signed... House to be done in June... Vegas, here we come!!!

OMP

 

[OldManPilot]

Has anyone had SWA pay for your moving expenses yet?
If so, How much will they pay?

 

[HowardBorden]

Ok... we went out to Las Vegas and couldn't find a house we liked, so we decided to build in Henderson. Contract Signed... House to be done in June... Vegas, here we come!!!

OMP

Congratulations and a warm welcome. Vegas is a great base with lots of diverse trips. I hope you enjoy it there.

 

[Herkdrv]

Has anyone had SWA pay for your moving expenses yet?
If so, How much will they pay?

They only pay if a new base opens up. Congrats on Vegas best kept secret in the system. Whose your builder out there? Btw get your NV ID ASAP! Lots of great local specials for shows on the strip.

 

[DairyAir]

Since you are an AirTran transition you will get a paid move. Up to 18,500 lbs I think. It was fantastic they do everything. They will pack everything, ship it and unpack at the other end. Never saw a bill or anything. And you get six paid moving days plus expenses. They give you a set amount for gas which isn't really enough but they pay for your hotels and food along the way. Get ahold of Willie Wilson at Southwest and he will answer any questions.

Cheers Will

 

[OldManPilot]

Thanks for the information.

 

[scoreboardII]

Only 18,500lbs? I have one toolbox that weighs that much.

 

[brokedash]

Regarding were to live:

PHX: Anywhere in the East Valley is good, avoid the West Valley like the plague.

LAS: Henderson or out in the Summerlin/West Spring Valley area.

 

[Crash Pad]

Pilot advice on where to live leads to Peachtree City, Newnan, etc.

 

[jonjuan]

Only 18,500lbs? I have one toolbox that weighs that much.

Coincidentally, King toolbox has that many posts on FI. :laugh:

 

[scoreboardII]

Nice catch!

 

[737tanker]

They only pay if a new base opens up.

SWA will also pay for a move if you get displaced.