RIP AirTran. Nostalgia thread

[CRJDawg]

Is SWA still self pay for type?

 

[PCL_128]

Hey, not to pile on or anything, but in your profile, shouldn't you change your listing under "Curr Position"? I mean, "B717 Copilot" isn't really your current position anymore, since they're all either gone to Delta or parked awaiting transition. Maybe you should change it to something more appropriate for the next 30-odd days...

I dunno, how about something more current, like "ass-sitter," or "paid-to-be-sittin'," or something? Of course, there's the always-poplular "anti-SWA crusader" or something like that. You know?

Bubba

Better?

 

[SWA Bubba]

Better?

Perfect!

At least it's a better description....

Bubba

 

[slaquer5]

Is SWA still self pay for type?

Never has been .

They just require that you have one before class starts .

But then I am betting you knew that .

 

[Nindiri]

Aw come on! I'll give you $20 if at the Breakfast with Gary you jump up and yell sic semper tyrannis! Then storm out.

Nothing personal against Gary, but seeing that in person would be beyond awesome! That's the kind of thing that legends are made of. Pilots all over the country would be talking about it for years to come.

 

[PCL_128]

Is this actually a real thing? You have to sit and have breakfast with Gary during training?

 

[humveedriver]

Is this actually a real thing? You have to sit and have breakfast with Gary during training?

Yes. It's sort of amusing really. The upper/middle management that is present get really fired up over Gary's presence. I half thought Kim Jong-un was about to enter the room.

 

[PCL_128]

Wow. Cults are weird.

 

[SWA Bubba]

Wow. Cults are weird.

Yes they are. And you didn't even get to the part where you have to sacrifice a live puppy. Didn't you see the video on YouTube that explains the process?

Bubba

 

[TXDanno]

Yes they are. And you didn't even get to the part where you have to sacrifice a live puppy. Didn't you see the video on YouTube that explains the process?

Bubba

Hey! Don't you remember the first rule about ****'s Breakfast Club?
NEVER talk about ****'s Breakfast Club.
Oh drat! I just broke the first rule... Time to find some stray kittens.

 

[redflyer65]

29 Days

 

[FurloughedAgain]

Never has been .



They just require that you have one before class starts .



But then I am betting you knew that .

Yup. Shocking as it may seem, lots of folks had the type when they showed up having earned it at other airlines, in the military, etc. That said I hope they delete that requirement and soon.

 

[DUBLINFLYER]

PCL drinking the cool aid

PCL,
How does the cool aid go down now at $120/hour

 

[PCL_128]

PCL,
How does the cool aid go down now at $120/hour

I wouldn't know.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

I wouldn't know.

Did you resign from SWA???

 

[PCL_128]

Did you resign from SWA???

Not yet.

 

[FlyinGuy]

Funny how he is the most active participant on the SWAPA forum, but he has no plans to join the team. I think he just likes thinking he is important and likes to hear himself talk. FYI, I could care less if he joins or quits....it is just pure entertainment for me. So good luck Mr. PCL, which ever road you choose.

 

[madjack]

Friggin FAT genius told me that we (SWA pilots), don't deserve a raise because of all the mistakes we are making...don't argue with an idiot.

 

[humveedriver]

Friggin FAT genius told me that we (SWA pilots), don't deserve a raise because of all the mistakes we are making...don't argue with an idiot.

MJ, you've been a lurker brother. You should be holding a line by now. Jesus, even TD's tune has changed since the latest financials are out. And Virgin A is seeing improvements too. Life is good.

 

[madjack]

HVD, I agree...I realize that AAI has/had great people...but the company underpaid for decades....and yes there have been some high profile gaffes by SWA pilots (Branson and La Guardia), having a fellow SWA pilot (yes FAT) declare that we do NOT deserve a raise is a little troubling....I get the angst, even the righteous pride in a former work place, but that attitude is well, let's say divisive.,..