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  1. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA Flash cards for new hires..

    Hey guys and gals.. I have gotten a number of PMs with regard to the flash/study cards that seem to be the best or better said the most often used.. A SWA Captain John Pansmith puts out what are by far the best cards I have seen for the money..He puts alot of time and effort into the cards and...
  2. MLBWINGBORN

    Bigger SWA Pool list..Benefits of list..

    Hey guys and gals.. After having read all of the great posts as well as watching the growing fellowship amongst the poolies I have to say that its just fantastic how things have gone with the list.. Also a great wag of the wings to Dan who has kept the list now far longer than he ever dreamed...
  3. MLBWINGBORN

    CLasses for the year..

    Hey guys and gals.. Just been out and about in the system and heard that we are talking about two classes per month for the remainder of the year.. Yeah ..I know.."no classes have been confirmed"..but i keep hearing the same thing in different places.. For those of you that are starting...
  4. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA changes in the works..

    A few things going on that may be of interest.. The vacancy bids came out and we were down by 11 captains.. Shortly after the news of new airplane numbers being announced they started calling Lance Captains and asking if they wouldnt mind working as a Captain in Dec and Jan..They would have...
  5. MLBWINGBORN

    One more reason to come to SWA!!

    Great news.. SWA has now made the wearing of a uniform hat optional..For those of you thinking of interviewing at SWA that otta be just the thing to seal the deal..No hats!!! This place just gets better and better!!
  7. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA new hire classes to begin..

    Great news.. Per Crummy and the SWA website this morning new hire classes will resume in early January 2003.. The stated reason for this change is the increase in the total net aircraft to be delivered in 2003.. I do believe its time to break out the Wild Turkey..:D "No..this is not a...
  8. MLBWINGBORN

    MLBWINGBORN hangs it up..

    Hey guys and gals.. As many of you know i have always been a supporter of those of you in the pool and people wishing to work for what i think is the best airline in the world..SWA.. The bottom line is that you are a great group of folks and ive always thought that i should return that which...
  9. MLBWINGBORN

    Classes/interviews for SWA..

    Hey guys and gals.. Just got back from a trip and i thought i would try to share with you a number of things heard on the road.. According to a number of sources, the company is some what worried about the 4thQ..They are pushing everyone to watch their expences at the dept heads level. A...
  10. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA classes/Pool list/Rumors..Stuff..

    Hey guys and gals.. A few thoughts on my humble part to ponder.. I had a long conversation with someone in the "know" and he said during a recent meeting "they" were told to expect at least four more classes this year..This number included the class that just started in July..They will hear...
  11. MLBWINGBORN

    Two classes in August for SWA..

    Hey guys and gals.. Im back from a three day and ive run across three folks in the "know".. The word is that there will be two classes in August as myself and others have said before..The date for the first class that ive heard the most about is the 5th..I suspect that if they go back to the...
  13. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA lack of rumors..

    Hey guys and gals.. As much as i hate to say it... there isnt much going on right now.. Ive talked with several folks and they all seem to think that the reasons for the company not putting out much is that they are down playing our position due to the impending vote on the contract...
  14. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA class date and size July/August..

    Hey guys and gals.. Once again back from the trenches.. The "official" word about class size and dates are as follows.. Right this minute there will be a class of 20 new hires plus 3 interns for a total of 23 starting on the 18th of July.. A class in the early part of August is being...
  15. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA class date in July...Maybe more..

    Hey folks.. Just confirmed that there WILL be a class in July..The date i was given by a CP was July 18..They are talking about an early class in August at this time for a total of two for the month.. I was also told that they seemed to think that the pool was about to drain.. Im trying to get...
  16. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA hiring process change/pool numbers.

    Hey guys and gals.. As we all know there have been alot of rumors floating around about the hiring process and numbers in the pool.. I have finally found some quotable numbers and info.. Total number in the pool at the end of March was 275..Figure a few more that splashed down after the last...
  17. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA packet and updates???

    Hey guys and girls.. A few thoughts about the "packets" in the mail and what it has meant in the past.. One of the things that SWA has done in the past has been looking at time tables for expansion and then seeing if they have the resources on hand to make it happen on short notice.. They...
  19. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA rumors of class dates..Contract..

    Hey guys and gals.. Back from the trenches.. The latest rumors with regard to classes are as follows.. A late June class is being discussed.. Ive heard from several different sources that there is a possibility of one possibly two classes in July..I suspect that it may depend on if they have...
  20. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA reserve usage by base..

    Hey guys and gals.. Someone asked about the break down of how reserves are used in the system.. A recent SWAPA TRP posted a nice break down and i thought you might like to read it.. Here goes.. PHX Capt 68.55% FO 86.62% OAK Capt 81.25% FO 94.66% MDW Capt 76.77% FO 63.38% MCO Capt...
  21. MLBWINGBORN

    Four more for the year at SWA!!

    Surprise..Surprise..Surprise!!! SWA just anounced that they will be taking 4 additional aircraft for the year over what had been released earlier.. Ive lost track of what they have said last but i think that brings the planned total for the year to 21.. Every time they say no,cant,wont,aint...
  22. MLBWINGBORN

    General SWA stuff..

    Well.. Whats going on guys and gals..? Nice to see some new faces in the pool..Hang in there!! First off i need to say that SWA just plain rocks..My first few trips have been a freakin blast..You do more before six a.m than the Army guys!!! Lets see..Unload and reload a plane full of people...
  23. MLBWINGBORN

    SWA retirement numbers..

    Hey guys and gals.. Someone has asked several times what the near term retirement numbers may look like at SWA.. SO..I got out the ole SWAPA senority list and heres what i came up with.. I decided to see how long it would take for 10% of the list to be retired other wise i could spend all day...
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