Southwest "Poolie" calls are going out

[vixin]

I agree with that.

 

[Fly-By-Cable]

Introducing a new fleet type is very costly. However having a fleet handed to you with everything set up (training, MX, support, FAA approvals, etc) is a different story. A fleet of 87 (possibly 25 more from Mexico) 717s is large enough to schedule efficiently.

 

[sayrejm]

Every organization must restructure at some point... it never fails. Nothing stays the same forever.

 

[canyonblue]

Same exact reason why people left WN in the 90s for every major airline out there.

How'd that work out for them?

 

[Frequency]

For whats its worth this if from Boyd on the 717's:

The One-Fleet-Type Myth. Part of AirTran’s staying power in many markets is the B-717. Contrary to current media lore, WN views the -717 as a key asset in this purchase, not as some crazy aunt up in the rafters of the maintenance hangar. (The “one airplane type” has been a myth – there are material differences between the 737-300/500 and the 737-700. Until 2005, Southwest had a third type – the 737-200. Just because they all have “737” in the name, the veneer analysts assume it’s all one airplane. In the past, Southwest has also operated 727s, too.) Another myth is that the -717 for the first time gives WN a smaller-capacity airplane. Wrong again. In an all-economy configuration, the -717 will have approximately 120 – 125 seats. Just like Southwest’s 737-500s.

 

[jonjuan]

How'd that work out for them?

About as well as it'll work out for those going the other way today.

 

[atpcliff]

sayrejm: BRILLIANT!!! avatar!

 

[no1pilot2000]

This question is for existing SWA pilots. Since the airline will start hiring soon. Do you have any advice for those pilots who are currently in the hiring pool and those pilots who are applying to your airline for the first time?

 

[ASADFW7]

email chase

 

[goahead]

Who's chase??

 

[400ADude]

We refer to him as Baghdad Bob over at the union.

 

[pb1900]

How many pilots are in the pool and can we expect Southwest to start accepting applications again anytime soon?

 

[Bigoober]

I would guess about 175 in the pool with at least 100 being pulled in the first quarter if I remember the earlier posts correctly.

Don't know if this opens up the app process again, but I thought I heard that it was going to.

 

[BE200drvr]

How many pilots are in the pool and can we expect Southwest to start accepting applications again anytime soon?

180 in the pool. hiring 200 next year. Hiring is due to March flight increase and summer pilot shortages. Not taking anything away from AAI.

Application window not open yet. Stay tuned should open up real soon. Pool could get drained pretty quick depending on how many are on mil assignments, no takers, etc.

2 classes of 20 in January. Just some things tanker clown told me.

 

[SkiDawg]

Every organization must restructure at some point... it never fails. Nothing stays the same forever.

That is the best avatar thus far..........hope you know her!!!!!!