Cliped from internal memo sent out this afternoon. Looks like the process has changed slightly. Looks like a half day interview now with a panel interview instead of the 1 on 1.
...As always, having a 737 Type Rating is important, since candidates with this type rating would be available for class immediately following their selection. Current application minimums can be reviewed at southwest.com. However, please be aware that those are only the minimum requirements needed to submit an application. All applications are carefully screened for career progression, job history, Pilot-in-command experience, college degree, status as a Flight Examiner, and currency. We also try to pull candidates with a variety of backgrounds to form a well-rounded interview group. At Southwest, we hire for attitude and train for aptitude. The goal of the interview day is to find candidates who have the qualifications listed above and who also display a Servant’s Heart, Warrior Spirit, and, of course, Fun-LUVing Attitude.
The interview groups are made up of six applicants in the morning and six applicants in the afternoon. The half-day interview in Dallas begins with a tour of Headquarters, fingerprinting, and paperwork, followed by a panel interview consisting of the candidate, a Pilot, and a Recruiter. A second interview focuses directly on the applicant’s logbook and flight history and is conducted by a Pilot. The last event is a Line Oriented Interview conducted by two Pilots......
...As always, having a 737 Type Rating is important, since candidates with this type rating would be available for class immediately following their selection. Current application minimums can be reviewed at southwest.com. However, please be aware that those are only the minimum requirements needed to submit an application. All applications are carefully screened for career progression, job history, Pilot-in-command experience, college degree, status as a Flight Examiner, and currency. We also try to pull candidates with a variety of backgrounds to form a well-rounded interview group. At Southwest, we hire for attitude and train for aptitude. The goal of the interview day is to find candidates who have the qualifications listed above and who also display a Servant’s Heart, Warrior Spirit, and, of course, Fun-LUVing Attitude.
The interview groups are made up of six applicants in the morning and six applicants in the afternoon. The half-day interview in Dallas begins with a tour of Headquarters, fingerprinting, and paperwork, followed by a panel interview consisting of the candidate, a Pilot, and a Recruiter. A second interview focuses directly on the applicant’s logbook and flight history and is conducted by a Pilot. The last event is a Line Oriented Interview conducted by two Pilots......
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