Leave SWA for Fed Ex

[capt. megadeth]

It will be SWA/CA soon enough.

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That's a scary thought.

 

[jball2]

If he thinks he needs to leave, he should. We only want people who WANT to be HERE. You come to SWA to work for SWA. I am not going to get in to a my company is better than your argument. They are both AWSOME! It is all about what you want out of your career and the kind of flying you like.

 

[CF34-3B1]

it really is nice not having to deal with any people (pax or FA's).

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To me, that's the biggest difference between someone who'd be happy flying freight and someone who wouldn't.

Personally, I LIKE dealing with people, the job wouldn't be nearly as much fun for me if I didn't get to interact with the passengers and the FA's. (And I don't just mean at the room parties in TPA & LAS)

 

[capt. megadeth]

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Personally, I LIKE dealing with people, the job wouldn't be nearly as much fun for me if I didn't get to interact with the passengers and the FA's.

LOL! That's funny to me. What's fun is reading In Touch instead of explaining myself to a bunch of whiners during a delay.

 

[The_Russian]

Go to Fed Ex if you don't want take paycuts. You will get a more luxurious ride on the MD-10 anyway.

 

[Deuce130]

If he thinks he needs to leave, he should. We only want people who WANT to be HERE. You come to SWA to work for SWA. I am not going to get in to a my company is better than your argument. They are both AWSOME! It is all about what you want out of your career and the kind of flying you like.

He didn't say he needed to leave, he just asked for opinions on what others thought he should do. Why in the world would you take someone considering one job over another personally? Would it really offend you if he decided that he liked the idea of flying at FDX better than SWA? If so, then WTF?? Why?? If someone told me they were leaving FDX for AA, UA, DAL, UPS, SWA, or even to tend bar at the local watering hole I wouldn't care in the least, much less rag on him for it. It's all about what works for him and his family. Does he fly F-16's in the reserves at Luke? Then stick with SWA. Does he have family in Little Rock? Then maybe FDX is the way to go. Does he want to commute? Fly at night? Fly during the day? Meet F/As? Walk through the terminal with a funny hat? Do walkarounds at 0330 in Buffalo? There's a lot of variables that go into a decision like that - and they're all personal to him or her and nothing to do with anyone else who works there.

 

[Dangerkitty]

If you were a new hire with less than a year of service at SWA and offered a job at Fed Ex would you go

Why are you even asking that question? You dont even fly for SWA.

 

[walkthasky]

Go to Fed Ex if you don't want take paycuts. You will get a more luxurious ride on the MD-10 anyway.

Youre retarded...


is that better

 

[Dangerkitty]

Youre retarted...

Spell check alert!

 

[Captain Overs]

Personally, yes. The pay is better (for now) and the company is growing by leaps and bounds. Medical is good, the retirement is still there (for now), the vacation is great, the mil leave policy is great, the work rules are some of the best in the industry, the people who work there are great. The biggest factor, however, is that you saw how UPS and FDX did in the years after 9/11. You also saw how the pax carriers did. I also personally think FDX is difficult to commute to (which is why I'm moving to planet MEM next year) and you will also do your fair share of night flying in the beginning. However, there is alot of day flying for those who want it. My .02.

You're right SWA lost so much money after 9-11. I can't believe they made it through and are still flying.

 

[BVT94]

You and Whataburger are just like the DAL and AA arrogant pilots of old. You call yourselves such motivated and people friendly individuals, but you blast this guy and tell him basically to get lost.

This guy is simply asking a question. He is probably great to fly with and a nice guy. But since he might leave you decide he's an enemy and should now be despised.

I'll let you in on something. Everyone has tough choices to make in life. This guy is no less a good guy for making one. You guys are way too judgmental.

Jackasses....

I guess calling someone a Jackass isn't considered judgemental in FlyBoeingJets world.

 

[propjob27]

If he thinks he needs to leave, he should. We only want people who WANT to be HERE. You come to SWA to work for SWA.

These zealot type responses are freakin ridiculous. Yeah, anyone who ever thinks about leaving Southwest should be drawn and quartered. You guys sound like Nazis.

Now, back to the original question. Lowpay: Why are you asking this question?? Do you currently work for Southwest and have a job offer from FedEX? Or did you just feel like starting a completely pointless thread?

If you are a less than 1 year employee at Southwest, and are hired by FedEX and waiting for a class, then you have a choice to make.

 

[satpak77]

If you are already AT SWA, I would stay.

But what do I know...

 

[Fly2Scuba]

I'd go to Mesa

 

[DLax85]

The question is legit.

I know of at least 2 SWA FOs who left this summer to accept 727 training slots at FEDEX.

Both applied to FEDEX before they were interviewed and hired by SWA --- in both cases the meet-n-greet, interview and call to initial training were just spread out too far for them to come to FEDEX first.

They both had good experiences at SWA, but it wasn't good enough to keep them from coming to FEDEX given their personal situations.

I also have had buddies who got on with SWA and then declined FEDEX interviews once offered.

Both are great companies --- but in two distinct industries -- they both just happen to use aircraft and employ pilots.

I think there are many distinct pros with both companies, and in the end it is about what's best for you and your family.

Just like in the military --- if/when a pilot choses to leave --- I think, we should all shake their hand and tell them "thanks" for their service, regardless if they make it all the way to retirement.

Aloha

 

[Marty Moose]

The question is legit.

I know of at least 2 SWA FOs who left this summer to accept 727 training slots at FEDEX.

Both applied to FEDEX before they were interviewed and hired by SWA --- in both cases the meet-n-greet, interview and call to initial training were just spread out too far for them to come to FEDEX first.

They both had good experiences at SWA, but it wasn't good enough to keep them from coming to FEDEX given their personal situations.

I also have had buddies who got on with SWA and then declined FEDEX interviews once offered.

Both are great companies --- but in two distinct industries -- they both just happen to use aircraft and employ pilots.

I think there are many distinct pros with both companies, and in the end it is about what's best for you and your family.

Just like in the military --- if/when a pilot choses to leave --- I think, we should all shake their hand and tell them "thanks" for their service, regardless if they make it all the way to retirement.

Aloha

AMEN BROTHER!!!

 

[propjob27]

The question is legit, if the original poster has this choice in the 1st place. Otherwise, you're just starting a pointless argument. Though it is entertaining to hear the Nazi-Zealots start yelling "IF YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT WANTING TO LEAVE SOUTHWEST, THEN LEAVE NOW! WE DON'T NEED YOUR KIND AROUND HERE!"

A couple of guys have asked the original poster if he actually is in this situation, and he has not answered.

 

[Wingsweep]

Practical question...

How did your training go at SW? Did you breeze through it, or did you find it difficult? Bottom line is are you absolutely sure you'll get through FedEx training? Hope you don't take it as an insult and I'm not trying to be a wise guy--just self-evaluate because a "see-ya" at SW followed by a wash-out at FedEx would be a life-altering experience... respectfully, ws.

 

[Cloudroller]

If you're senior to me, by all means.........go!:smash:

thats what i was thinking

 

[jball2]

duece and propjob-
Our culture is a big issue here. In order to protect it, we must have employees who want to be here. I don't wan't the guy sitting next to me to wishing he/she were somewhere else. He won't take as much pride in his/her job here.

Propjob- the name calling is real mature. You lost any credibility you may have had here.