NO new classes in '09 for SWA

[Jetjockey]

Well I guess you suck then!

Guess again Bob. Something sucks, but it's not the applicants or the pilots who have been furloughed twice.

 

[bravodude]

Just got the email from the People Dept. that they aren't expecting any new hire classes this year at SWA. What a bummer!

Also said that after 18 months in the pool you are subject to re-interview or new background checks..

Good luck everyone...

Remember "SUBJECT TO". If you ask me probably a lawyer got his hands on the process and wanted some protection form a lawsuit. When I went through I was told to expect a class date in 3-4 months and 3 days later I had a class date in two weeks. Last year (2007) the company told us that we would grow by roughly 4 airplanes, in the end we grew by I think 14 airplanes. What I'm trying to tell you is with SWA you never know. I wouldn't put anything past them.

To throw a little fuel on the fire, I had a friend that just finished upgrade in Dallas and he told me that we have added one new sim and they are adding another one. People will say it is to transition to RNP but he asked the instructors down there and they all said that they didn't think we needed more sims just for RNP.

 

[Monster Buck]

Anyone know how many were hired at SWA in 07 and how many in 08...that actually went to class that is?

 

[Gear Up!]

dang, i guess i will keep trying to get on with swa..

 

[Captzaahlie]

dang, i guess i will keep trying to get on with swa..

Thats the way i look at ... the tough just get going harder right....? Miss LL I'm just a phone call away!
Next year, five years from now , 10 it don't matter.

 

[California]

would any swa pilots comment on having to re-interview after 18 months?

not sure how many interview miracles i can pull off.

 

[mt2]

not sure how many interview miracles i can pull off.

no kidding! I hope to NOT have to test my skills again.

 

[4 Fan Trashcan]

Bravodude's got it right....legaleze. Let's all stay safe, buy our family's SWA giftcards for bdays & holidays and otherwise keep the faith.