Southwest New Hire/Airtran questions for Southwest guys/gals

[humveedriver]

Being in the fractional industry isn't bad, but do you know that feeling "you should try to better yourself"? I'm contemplating spending the money on the 737 type.

I can totally relate to that sentiment. I think we all get it at some point or another. Especially after our career has more or less plateaued. I would suggest looking outside aviation to expand your horizons. Especially if you have a good paying job with seniority. Let that be your base, while you get another degree or start your own business. If you just feel like tackling the airline industry, then I guess all you have to do is apply.

 

[hammer2]

I can totally relate to that sentiment. I think we all get it at some point or another. Especially after our career has more or less plateaued. I would suggest looking outside aviation to expand your horizons. Especially if you have a good paying job with seniority. Let that be your base, while you get another degree or start your own business. If you just feel like tackling the airline industry, then I guess all you have to do is apply.

:beer:
I hear what you're saying. I do believe I'm going to go in that direction...I can't pass a flying job to my kids when I'm gone.

 

[intooclose]

Does any recommend any outside study material? What about the 737 Southwest study guide from www.cockpitcompanion.com or the Bill Bulfer stuff? Thanks.

 

[Herkdrv]

Does any recommend any outside study material? What about the 737 Southwest study guide from www.cockpitcompanion.com or the Bill Bulfer stuff? Thanks.

Try this. And its free!!! :beer:

Fwd: Fwd: https://sites.google.com/site/pgabiou/

 

[CptMurf]

Does any recommend any outside study material? What about the 737 Southwest study guide from www.cockpitcompanion.com or the Bill Bulfer stuff? Thanks.

Bill Bulfer has one of the best. Not official, but quoted several times around the schoolhouse.

Hardcopy http://www.cockpitcompanion.com/servlet/the-4/737-Combo-Cockpit-Companion/Detail

or App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/b737-cockpit-companion/id574292473?ls=1&mt=8

 

[Just thinking]

Pretty tragic that an airline in this day and age does not have adequate manuals for the aircraft that they operate. Please don't start on the (pilots come with a type) argument because that is a piss poor excuse at best. If you are coming from the FAT side download the 737 manual to a flash drive. It provide much better information in one location. The SW manuals are poorly constructed and you will be switching between multiple manuals to find the information that you are looking for. The training department does a good job and the training devices are excellent. With the ramp up in training you will be hard pressed to find time to get into them because of the priority when signing up for some time. Couple that with the poor shuttle service from the hotel that the FAT pilots are being billeted at and you will be forced to pay for a cab to get some time in the box late at night or early in the morning. Best of luck and enjoy it.

 

[intooclose]

So...the Bulfer stuff is cockpit companion? Your link is for the combo one, do you mean the Southwest version they have? It sounds like I should drive out there..... just 12 hours

 

[Herkdrv]

Pretty tragic that an airline in this day and age does not have adequate manuals for the aircraft that they operate. Please don't start on the (pilots come with a type) argument because that is a piss poor excuse at best. If you are coming from the FAT side download the 737 manual to a flash drive. It provide much better information in one location. The SW manuals are poorly constructed and you will be switching between multiple manuals to find the information that you are looking for. The training department does a good job and the training devices are excellent. With the ramp up in training you will be hard pressed to find time to get into them because of the priority when signing up for some time. Couple that with the poor shuttle service from the hotel that the FAT pilots are being billeted at and you will be forced to pay for a cab to get some time in the box late at night or early in the morning. Best of luck and enjoy it.

What hotel are you refering to? Stayed at the Wyndham in Nov and saw heaps of Air Tran there. Worst case scenario is a 30 min wait. And I emphasize worst case.

 

[Kermit_D_Frog]

Waaaaaaaaa

 

[INIT REF]

FYI: Bill Bulfer (the 737 book guy) is a CO scab.

Just in case anyone besides me still cares about that kind of thing.

 

[CptMurf]

I'm assuming he was talking about a 3rd hotel downtown that is being used to board people during training. I was in DAL last week for a PT and saw a whole class of AirTran transitions staying at the Wyndham. Plus 2 new hire classes. PC, PT's and upgrades seem to be spit between Wyndham and Renaissance. Luck of the draw I guess, although I believe classes are kept together.

 

[737tanker]

FYI: Bill Bulfer (the 737 book guy) is a CO scab.
Just in case anyone besides me still cares about that kind of thing.

ALPA didn't care when they took CO back into ALPA.

 

[tankerhead]

Waaaaaaaaa

Insightful, yet concise. Teach us more! (on)

 

[freightdogfred]

ALPA didn't care when they took CO back into ALPA.

That's because ALPA is a business, not a union

 

[c9skytrain]

I just finished the type rating at SWA training in November.

- get the Bulfer book. SWA training is not set up for type rating people. The training center broad brushes the systems. A lot of study on your own.

- the people at the training center are super and will work with you on anything.

- my leather jacket has been on order for three months. The sales person that shows up at the training center will not return emails or calls. I have to call the company directly and cajole them for information. I wear a black north face soft shell in the mean time.

- stay at the Wyndham. Free happy hour. Easy ride to the center. I did bring my car down though. Worth it.