Southwest Application Question

[mokitty]

I got a question for all.....

One of the questions on the online application asks;

Have you ever been convicted or found guilty of a moving violation?

I had a simple "slow" speed speeding ticket 10mph over the limit about 4 years ago. ( I know I could have done better if I tried.... So I answered yes, and explained that it was a 10mph over the speed limit ticket that is not even showing up on the most recent driving record that I saw. Even though it's no longer posted to my record I don't think I can change my answer now because the question states "have you ever". I imagine this can't be the kiss of death because most people I know have had a speeding ticket at one point in their lives.....

At a SWA job fair in LAS a ways back I asked R.K the question and I think (?) she said to go ahead and list it with an explanation, but that was some time ago..............

Thoughts anyone?

I got two speeding tickets while in college. Neither are on any records I got from the DMV. I included both with a short explanation on the app. and I was called for the interview and successfully hired. Answering the questions honestly is all you can do. After that it's up to SWA to call you in for an interview.

Incidentally, I have heard from a good source DUIs greater than 2 years ago are not a kiss of death...... just passing info. Fill the app. out honestly and go from there.

Good luck

 

[Captzaahlie]

I got two speeding tickets while in college. Neither are on any records I got from the DMV. I included both with a short explanation on the app. and I was called for the interview and successfully hired. Answering the questions honestly is all you can do. After that it's up to SWA to call you in for an interview.

Incidentally, I have heard from a good source DUIs greater than 2 years ago are not a kiss of death...... just passing info. Fill the app. out honestly and go from there.

Good luck

Thank's Mo.....

You sit around waiting to be called and you start to wonder about those silly little things....
Thanks for putting me at ease. No Dui's or other skeletons in the closet, but that's good news for others that have had one time slip ups! Multiply dui's and I guess they have to apply for airline CEO/Prez. positions......
Z.

 

[WSurf]

No Dui's or other skeletons in the closet, but that's good news for others that have had one time slip ups!
Z.

We'll I sure hope that small role in that "Midget Porn" production doesn't come back to haunt you!

 

[328dude]

In order of preference, it's something like this, PIC hours, Type, Total time, type of flying (135-121-91) and lastly time in 737 type.

 

[waveflyer]

i don't have the type- i was told by the people dept that of the 178 pilots they initially considered for interviews- 176 had the type... fwiw

phxflyr is an example of why i'll have to get it- if he's my competition- and think of how many guys are on the street right now w/ that kind of qual's.

phx- PD told me it's not just about qual's - they want a diverse cross section- that it's not a computer, but people who hand pick- i've seen guys throw in an app w/ no type and get a call 2 weeks later... and i've seen guys not hear a word for years... your qual's i'm sure help- but it's about the person. check- airman helps b/c it shows your motivated to do more. i think career progression is key- an always learning type of thing.

 

[Captzaahlie]

In order of preference, it's something like this, PIC hours, Type, Total time, type of flying (135-121-91) and lastly time in 737 type.

Thanks again 328....

Z.

 

[Captzaahlie]

We'll I sure hope that small role in that "Midget Porn" production doesn't come back to haunt you!

SHHHHH, she was hot and I was drunk!
I didn't even know she had whiskers until
I saw the movie.... :blush:

The wife says all I could really play is a "small" role.
Apparently she's due for a spanking.....

 

[California]

i have a bunch of tickets, some recent too. i put them all on the app. so no worries and i got called.

Thank's Mo.....

You sit around waiting to be called and you start to wonder about those silly little things....
Thanks for putting me at ease. No Dui's or other skeletons in the closet, but that's good news for others that have had one time slip ups! Multiply dui's and I guess they have to apply for airline CEO/Prez. positions......
Z.

 

[Captzaahlie]

i have a bunch of tickets, some recent too. i put them all on the app. so no worries and i got called.

"Mahalo" Bra.....
:beer:

 

[PHXFLYR]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my questions regarding Southwest. And Schazille....here's hoping we get to do one more trip together.Cheers.


PHXFLYR

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

Yes, be honest and tell them. I had several speeding tickets when I was younger. The last was over ten years before I interviewed. But I told SWA. And I got hired.

I got a question for all.....

One of the questions on the online application asks;

Have you ever been convicted or found guilty of a moving violation?

I had a simple "slow" speed speeding ticket 10mph over the limit about 4 years ago. ( I know I could have done better if I tried.... So I answered yes, and explained that it was a 10mph over the speed limit ticket that is not even showing up on the most recent driving record that I saw. Even though it's no longer posted to my record I don't think I can change my answer now because the question states "have you ever". I imagine this can't be the kiss of death because most people I know have had a speeding ticket at one point in their lives.....

At a SWA job fair in LAS a ways back I asked R.K the question and I think (?) she said to go ahead and list it with an explanation, but that was some time ago..............

Thoughts anyone?

 

[DenverCrashpad]

Where does BWI lie in terms of seniority? How long would it take to get there as an FO? Thanks in advance.

 

[(HCDAW)]

I had five speeding tickets in my past and I got hired. What can I say I like to drive fast. Also, BWI is the most senior FO base, at the bottom of the seniority list at least. I was hired in June of '07 and I can't hold it. I would plan, conservatively, on 2 years to hold BWI.

 

[Captzaahlie]

I had five speeding tickets in my past and I got hired. What can I say I like to drive fast. Also, BWI is the most senior FO base, at the bottom of the seniority list at least. I was hired in June of '07 and I can't hold it. I would plan, conservatively, on 2 years to hold BWI.

Hey lead foot,
Thanks for sharing , I'm not loosing sleep over my checking yes in the moving violation box anymore. You prob. don't follow it but how tough is it to get into the PHX or LAS base as a newhire?
Thanks in advance,
Z.

 

[Captzaahlie]

Yes, be honest and tell them. I had several speeding tickets when I was younger. The last was over ten years before I interviewed. But I told SWA. And I got hired.

Thank you Bob, I agree it would be a shame to waste an interview and a chance of employment on not being straight with the aplication and have someone in the PD call you on it! I guess it was the format of the question that made me read into it too much...
Paying a speeding ticket through the mail admits quilt and convection, there is no doubt about it.
CONVICTED? FOUND QUILTY? Those questions always remind me of Bill Murray's interview with the army recruiter in the movie Stripes........