2 Pilots quit SWA & went to Frontier

[TAZ MAN]

So what does a Station Manager manage?

The station.

We (pilots) serve cities.

Been doing this for about 20 years now and have never heard a city referred to a "station". The actual work place at the airport, yes. A rumor of a base, no. Being "stationed" is a military term because they live in "bases". Sort of.

 

[Benhuntn]

Glad to hear they quit before they were worked to death. I new something had happen though to explain my 2 number jump in seniority. Hope I can just hang on. Man it is tough.

 

[Benhuntn]

Tejas I think you are predicting MHT as the new base. All the gates are full every night and there are jets on the ramp.

 

[Mugs]

Some would call that CRAZY. Some would call that BRILLIANT. Some folks just can't look down the road, far.

What I mean by that is: there was a guy that was here at Southwest, and he had no real airport near him.. So he had to drive to MCO, something like a 6 hour drive to sit on reserve. He went crazy in a short period of time and quit. I always thought (1) this guy could not talk Momma into moving from BFE or (2) this dude never thought he would get off reserve.

I personally consider this "short sighted" - such is the same when folks claim we fly 8 legs a day... times are changing. The Southwest Airlines one grew up with, will be a completely "different animal" (to steal a line) in the future. Can you say "HEAVY" baby!!!! (I know you can CaptMark).

imp: the SWA/FO

Speaking of short sighted. Maybe the guy had other opportunities that were a better fit for him than being a Southwest pilot. That guy today could very well be quite happy with no regrets at all. I know how difficult that must be for you to understand given all the time you spend cheerleading and thinking of nothing else. If anyone is short sighted, it is you.

 

[cipolini]

A little new to this game eh kernal?

They are cities. Stations are something you had in the army.

Just trying to help.

ummmm, we call them stations.

 

[CaptainMark]

" Can you say "HEAVY" baby!!!! (I know you can CaptMark).imp: the SWA/FO

i only say it when i am not flying and in the app/dep enviornment...one thing about taxiing a heavy is that you can see all the dirt on top of the swa airplanes...such a pretty orange(like our purple)...that would be interesting if u guys got big jets but herb had a plan and u might not want to mess with it...one aircraft type has worked pretty well over the years...i did take this photo the other day at JFK...it may be closer than u think...

http://www.cardatabase.net/modifiedairlinerphotos/search/photo_search.php?id=00000127

 

[canyonblue]

..one thing about taxiing a heavy is that you can see all the dirt on top of the swa airplanes...

How are you able to see all that in the middle of the night? :laugh:

 

[SWA/FO]

I know how difficult that must be for you to understand given all the time you spend cheerleading and thinking of nothing else.

We have a winner!!!

 

[CaptainMark]

0562 MEM-LAX xxxxx06...1600 1835 435 LAX 6025
0308 LAX-MEM xxxxx06...0700 1219 319

a recent trip...daytime...easy to see all that ..60hrs worth

 

[SWA/FO]

Hey Capt.Mark they don't make us maintain 3000' until 6 DME off of OAK in OAK anymore...is that cus' you heavy guys told OAK to stop? Can't get that beast down?