Southwest Hiring...

[bmxandjets]

when did this 18 months thing start? I was in the pool for 2 years and 2 months. I hope we don't pull the 'reinterview' crap but it wouldn't surprise me with some of the stuff going on around here.

letter went out a couple weeks ago...but i'm not sure when the 18 months was supposed to start exactly.. not sure if it's from when we interviewed or when we got the letter.

 

[Bigoober]

Re-interview was the wrong word when I asked about this. It would be more of a reacquantance (sp) and another background check which could obviously be done at any time anyways. And yes, they could make us re-interview at any time anyways.

 

[bmxandjets]

good to know.. i was hoping it would be a smile and a handshake type of deal...and a background check to make sure we weren't crashing planes or doing blow...

 

[DH2WN]

All it is is a backround check. It cost the company money to keep up the check per the rules. Therefore for formality sake they will have to "reinterview". You are still hired and if we ever have any more classes you will be in one.

I expect not for 3 years. Our training head stated if the economy continues to soften then they have a furlough plan in place. Apparently it won't be the normal "don't let the door hit you in the ass" type that the legacy's do. They will try and take care of them the best they can.

If it happens then Paul Emmens should be ashamed of himself and all of his age 65 bastards.

 

[landlover]

good to know.. i was hoping it would be a smile and a handshake type of deal...and a background check to make sure we weren't crashing planes or doing blow...

i assume you left out "knocking over liquor stores" since that would be okay?

 

[Tanker Clown]

Seems like only a few months ago I was telling you guys that SWA was more likely to furlough in '09 than start draining the pool. From what my buddy tells me, SWA won't be back up to 2008 seat levels until well into 2011 maybe even the start of 2012. I imagine SWA hiring will start in 2012. That's what my friend is saying anyway.

 

[JetDude]

Here we go in 3....2....1.......

 

[Tanker Clown]

I don't think you'll see much of a reaction JetDude. If SWA grew by 5% (and that's a HUGE if) in '10, there wouldn't be a need for pilots (6000 pilots x .05 = 300 pilots). It looks like SWA is overmanned somewhere in the 500 range or so for pilots. So 5% growth in 2010 and 2011 would set the manning about right. Couple this with no retirements, and that's where the 2012 being the start of pool emptying comes in. No flame. Just facts.

 

[firstthird]

actually, the ignore function is quite nice. I suggest people try it.

 

[Tanker Clown]

So is sticking your head in the sand.

 

[SELFloadingCRGO]

Seems like only a few months ago I was telling you guys that SWA was more likely to furlough in '09 than start draining the pool. From what my buddy tells me, SWA won't be back up to 2008 seat levels until well into 2011 maybe even the start of 2012. I imagine SWA hiring will start in 2012. That's what my friend is saying anyway.

Wow...can you ask your buddy what short term stocks I should buy in the next 2-3 years? He should sell this ability to look into the future.

Also, is he the one telling you SWA is overstaffed by 500 pilots? I'd like to know where you got that number.


SLC

 

[Tanker Clown]

My buddy told me that number. He was a big wig in your union a few years ago and is has some real tight ties with the leadership in Dallas. I also have a couple of check airman friends that have pretty much heard the same thing on different trips though the big D.

 

[Scope out RJ's]

So is sticking your head in the sand.

What about sticking your head up the colonel's ass?
Isn't it about time for his nightly coffee and foot massage?

 

[The Prussian]

Check your radars on...couple of big turd floaters out there...

 

[contrail67]

Source?

Does any one on here ever have a source????

 

[FR8dognit]

We may be over staffed...but I have been JA'd once and VJA'd a total of 4 times in the last 2 months. A matter of people not wanting to work certain times...maybe...I do know we are a bit heavy on pilots right now....But not 500 heavy.

 

[Tanker Clown]

He was saying around 250-300 over staffed now. And after the scheduled cuts in the fall, then that number close to doubles. Will there be further cuts to the schedule? That's where it will get ugly.

 

[Colonel Savage]

My buddy told me that number. He was a big wig in your union a few years ago and is has some real tight ties with the leadership in Dallas. I also have a couple of check airman friends that have pretty much heard the same thing on different trips though the big D.

Hear that, SELF? The Clown has a buddy that was a bigwig in the Big D union!

 

[Super Monkey]

This message is hidden because Tanker Clown is on your ignore list.

 

[Widow's Son]

SWA will hire again the day after a competitor craters. Which could be tomorrow, or the next day, or years from now. I am thinking more sooner than later.