Southwest not requiring a type anymore?

[Falconjet]

Actually, there are at least a couple other airlines hiring that have been making profits for a while, they just happen to fly boxes instead of people. You do need the FE written however.

FJ

 

[ACAFool]

Actually, there are at least a couple other airlines hiring that have been making profits for a while, they just happen to fly boxes instead of people. You do need the FE written however.

FJ

Alaska is profitable and hiring. As is Continental. Oh and Jetblue. Oh I think I heard Airtran is hiring to. SWA is not the only show in town (though they may be the best show, at least for now).

 

[satpak77]

LUV is like most any other dream job, darn competitive, it helps if someone walks in your resume to the HR/CP/CEO/etc, and you yourself need to be competive.


Satpak your $.02 worth is wrong. SWA does not work that way. They do not take walked in resumes. Internal recs only help after you have gotten the interview. It's a level playing field and plenty of folks are getting hired without knowing anyone there--I was one of them, although I did not accept the class.

OK well that reduces the argument that you need all the magical boxes checked, one of which is "walk in by sponsor".

good to hear

 

[RS6]

They have interviewed some folks lately who do not hold the type. Apparently the stack of resumes with the type has dwindled.

With that being said, what is the typical length of time from Offer Letter to Class date?

Be a heck of a thing to get the offer letter and have to wait a few months to get on property while all those numbers with types skip to the front of the line.

Just a thought while you contemplate playing the SWA hire game.

 

[str8upflyrght]

normally a couple of months. Things seem a bit backed up b/c classes were cancelled due to the Boeing strike. Last i heard the pool is just over 100. I think Jun/Jul guys are starting class this month.

 

[P3 Tweek]

No Call from SWAPD

Again, I'm completely confused on what parameters SWA are using for selecting interviewees.

Original App: Aug2002
B-737 Type: Aug2003
Turb PIC: 2100
TT: 4700
36mo: 950
_____________________

= No Call - Nothing! uke:

P3 Tweek

PS. Happy 230 yr (belated) Birthday Jarheads - Oh Rah! God Bless You All!!!

 

[GogglesPisano]

Alaska is profitable and hiring. As is Continental. Oh and Jetblue. Oh I think I heard Airtran is hiring to. SWA is not the only show in town (though they may be the best show, at least for now).

CAL and JB are expected to post losses for the year. CAL lost $115M in Oct. AT had a small loss in Q3.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/051104/continental_airlines_outlook.html?.v=2


http://news.corporate.findlaw.com/ap/f/66/10-20-2005/3cff0012b5770bed.html

http://in.news.yahoo.com/051027/137/60ru2.html

 

[Falconjet]

normally a couple of months. Things seem a bit backed up b/c classes were cancelled due to the Boeing strike. Last i heard the pool is just over 100. I think Jun/Jul guys are starting class this month.

I don't know what normally means, but my wait was over 2 years. That is the problem, there is no normal and you never know when the next "strike" or whatever will cause them to suspend hiring for some amount of time.

Hopefully the folks in the pool will get into classes soon.

Don't give up the day job until you are in a class.

FJ

 

[str8upflyrght]

FJ,
I couldn't agree w/ you more. By normal, i meant past year or so, based on my friends experience. I've heard the horror stories of guys slated to start in late '01. I'm hoping to start in Jan, but i'll be a little pessimistic until i get to Dallas.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Not to pull the gear up

You can't have mine...I still need it

You won't need it for about 5 more years.

 

[SWA/FO]

Actually....more like 1 more year...but who's counting.

 

[johnny taliban]

P3,

don't feel bad.

5300 TT
5000 JET
2100 JET PIC
737 Type
4 year degree
NO PHONE CALL

I really beleive that they must have a bias against Part 135 drivers. You know, guys that really pay their dues by being on call 24/7, doing all the flight planning on a moments notice and generally sacrificing alot more then a commuter pilot to gain experience.

I am putting more focus on FEDEX and UPS. Maybe they think I know how to fly. (yeah, I know, I must have a bad attitude since Im dare to voice my frustration about the SWA selection process)

Johnny

 

[SWA/FO]

make sure you keep updating your "profile" dude, make sure its all filled out correctly...

 

[frank rizzo]

If your strapped for cash you can get the B737-200 for $ 6,500 with Bond Aviation www.bondaviationservices.com

 

[Tonedrvr]

I just heard from a buddy of mine going through HigherPower this week that LUV will call military sorts with 1200 PIC with the type and 1800 without it.

 

[propjob27]

Southwest not requiring a type anymore?

This thread is definately old news people. Southwest has not required a type rating to interview for a long time now. It has always been required prior to starting class, but again, it has NOT been required to get an interview in over a year. So again, this thread is old news.

That being said, depending on your qual's and who you know/don't know, you "may" be more likely to be offered an interview with the type, than without one.

 

[Wesb737fo]

I know someone that just got the call. That someone did his type last January.

6400 TT
1800 PIC Turbine
2400 past 36 mo's

Question?

If said someone has an interview really soon and their first class medical reverts to second class one week before said interview, would that someone need to get a new medical before the interview? It's probably worth the $85 to get it done, but time is critical.

 

[maxpwrset]

I know someone that just got the call. That someone did his type last January.

6400 TT
1800 PIC Turbine
2400 past 36 mo's

Question?

If said someone has an interview really soon and their first class medical reverts to second class one week before said interview, would that someone need to get a new medical before the interview? It's probably worth the $85 to get it done, but time is critical.

Having a first class medical is a requirement for getting the job. How would the company know said person was still eligible for one? That would be an easy one to discard at the DB. "Didn't meet hiring requirements at interview...next."

If it was me, I'd show up at the interview with a fresh new first class medical, thus meeting the job requirements. I can't see how not having it could be one bit helpful, especially in a room full of guys with one. JMO.

 

[Whataburger]

When you get your packet of information that lists items to bring to the interview, a copy of your "current first class medical" is requested.

 

[RJDC]

I bet you could get a labor lawyer and sue SWA for discriminating against those of us that don't have a 737 type.