SWA 2006 New Hire Pilot Demograhpics

[bike100k]

Information from a SWPA Publication:

2006 Pilots Hired~600 (586 new hires, 14 requal/instructors)

61% civilian/ 39% militarty. Of the military (149) Air Force (48) Navy (13) Marines (13) Army (2) Coast Guard (8) Other Gov

Of all new hires in 2006 first assignment
OAK - 114
PHX - 99
MDW - 84
BWI - 79
HOU - 61
MCO - 39
DAL - 8

Average age 37.1. Youngest 26 Oldest 56 8 were over 50
23 were between 26-29

Historically, Southwest sucesses rate from the interview is between a low of 33% to a high of 50%. To ge 600 new hires, Southwest will interview 2000+ applicants.

 

[MJG]

Very interesting stats, especially the average age. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Rekks Inbound]

Any word about the rumor of 6 months for callback instead of 1 year? Just something I heard in the grapevine. Looking forward to 2nd attemp, may it be better than the first!

Peace.

Rekks

 

[ASADFW7]

I turned 38 in class.

 

[AA717driver]

Only 39% militarty. Odd... TC

 

[SWA/FO]

In a perfect World, 100% civilian

 

[Scrapdog]

Only 39% militarty. Odd... TC

Good question TC...I think there were only 39% mil folks applying because they realized they'd have to listen to civilian clowns like SWA/FO talking about how challenging his cat II ILS's are or how sweet he looks in his skechers.

 

[Scrapdog]

In a perfect World, 100% civilian

In a perfect world there wouldn't be tools like yourself fouling up an otherwise good, solid MILITARY FRIENDLY company like SWA. Two guys in my unit fly for SWA and are great guys - much, much better pilots than you'll ever be. Enjoy your skechers...I think the high school girls at the starbucks at gate 5 might be impressed.

 

[mrvmo]

You guys really take this stuff to seriously.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

In a perfect World, 100% civilian

In a perfect world, you don't work at SWA.

 

[canbrass]

Any guess as to how many of the 61% civilian that didn't have any 121 experience?

 

[pipe]

In a perfect World, 100% civilian

I really don't care much about WN, I don't care much about you, and this thread is personally meaningless to me.

All that being said, what an a$$hole.

PIPE

 

[AirBadger]

26 is pretty young. Wonder how he/she pulled that off.

 

[Scrapdog]

You guys really take this stuff to seriously.

Well only because we've got jerks like SWA/FO to cause issues. All in all, there are some very solid, outstanding civ guys I've trained with. But SWA/FO is "that guy" that gives civilian guys a bad name. I do take that sh*t seriously, because he is the reason why we have that rift going between the civ/mil thing.uke:

I love serving my country and flying military aircraft (as does every other mil flyer on the planet). He's the f**king clown that will never know the pride of serving your country/wearing the uniform and probably babbles about his hatred toward our military throughout an entire 4 day. I'll throw 5 bucks down on a bet he probably got burned/turned down by the military sometime in his sorry past.

 

[JT12345]

Your sinking to his level

 

[bearcat]

Well only because we've got jerks like SWA/FO to cause issues. All in all, there are some very solid, outstanding civ guys I've trained with. But SWA/FO is "that guy" that gives civilian guys a bad name. I do take that sh*t seriously, because he is the reason why we have that rift going between the civ/mil thing.uke:

I love serving my country and flying military aircraft (as does every other mil flyer on the planet). He's the f**king clown that will never know the pride of serving your country/wearing the uniform and probably babbles about his hatred toward our military throughout an entire 4 day. I'll throw 5 bucks down on a bet he probably got burned/turned down by the military sometime in his sorry past.

Nicely done Scrapdog

 

[Corona]

But SWA/FO is "that guy" that gives civilian guys a bad name. I do take that sh*t seriously, because he is the reason why we have that rift going between the civ/mil thing.

There's some military/former military guys who give the military guys a bad name too, Scrapdog. People are either good, or they are not. I don't want to fly any more with the 5% civvie guys than you want to fly with the 5% mil. guys, or vice-versa.

Cheers,
C

 

[Orionpilot]

Just out of curiosity, how many guys are getting the interview without the type rating?

Thanks

 

[RedDogC130]

From my interview group in Oct 06, it was about 50/50. As for SWA FO....that is not SWA spirit that we were taught now is it. Come on now, we are all on the same team.

 

[27 driver]

MIL or CIV doesn't matter. Some people are just A$$holes. Every airline has them, that token 10%. Somehow they slip through the interview process.

 

[canyonblue]

MIL or CIV doesn't matter. Some people are just A$$holes. Every airline has them, that token 10%. Somehow they slip through the interview process.

Very true. And if my man SWA/FO's comments set you off the edge you just failed the test, thanks for playing see you next time.

 

[ASADFW7]

I believe that they classify military as current, those numbers may increase with slightly if an applicant has been out for a while. As for my class there were more civilians, and the youngest was 28, a Gulfstream IP.

 

[jhill]

Well only because we've got jerks like SWA/FO to cause issues. All in all, there are some very solid, outstanding civ guys I've trained with. But SWA/FO is "that guy" that gives civilian guys a bad name. I do take that sh*t seriously, because he is the reason why we have that rift going between the civ/mil thing.uke:

I love serving my country and flying military aircraft (as does every other mil flyer on the planet). He's the f**king clown that will never know the pride of serving your country/wearing the uniform and probably babbles about his hatred toward our military throughout an entire 4 day. I'll throw 5 bucks down on a bet he probably got burned/turned down by the military sometime in his sorry past.

What "rift"? Only on this board when you guys take the bait hook, line and sinker. SWAFO is surely having a good laugh along with many others.

Stop biting and the fishermen will go home.

 

[jhill]

Well only because we've got jerks like SWA/FO to cause issues. All in all, there are some very solid, outstanding civ guys I've trained with. But SWA/FO is "that guy" that gives civilian guys a bad name. I do take that sh*t seriously, because he is the reason why we have that rift going between the civ/mil thing.uke:

I love serving my country and flying military aircraft (as does every other mil flyer on the planet). He's the f**king clown that will never know the pride of serving your country/wearing the uniform and probably babbles about his hatred toward our military throughout an entire 4 day. I'll throw 5 bucks down on a bet he probably got burned/turned down by the military sometime in his sorry past.

Go take a Valium and chase it with bourbon. Chill out cowboy.

 

[afhercdriver]

My observations

Just out of curiosity, how many guys are getting the interview without the type rating?

Thanks

I interviewed on 17 Jan. Out of my group of 14 only two were military and only three of us had the type. This is not a slam against the civilian guys, but I was surprised at how sloppy most of them looked when they showed up for the interview. What I saw was sloppy suits, guys needing haircuts and sloppy paper work. One guy told me he was there to interview the company to see if he wanted to work for them. One interviewer asked me if I was military when we entered the interview room and when I responded "how did you know" she stated the military guys were usually a cut above the rest. She cited my appearance and my paperwork being typed instead of handwritten.

These are just my observations from my interview group. I am not implying this is the norm. I know several regional guys who are very sharp and have been hired by SWA. The point of this post is if you are lucky enough to get the call for an interview, don't blow it! Get a haircut and make sure your suit fits. Also, take the time to type your paper work and do a little bit of research about the company. If you want to know how to type the paperwork in .pdf PM me.

Good luck to all next week!

 

[Tejas-Jet]

I interviewed on 17 Jan. Out of my group of 14 only two were military and only three of us had the type. This is not a slam against the civilian guys, but I was surprised at how sloppy most of them looked when they showed up for the interview. What I saw was sloppy suits, guys needing haircuts and sloppy paper work. One guy told me he was there to interview the company to see if he wanted to work for them. One interviewer asked me if I was military when we entered the interview room and when I responded "how did you know" she stated the military guys were usually a cut above the rest. She cited my appearance and my paperwork being typed instead of handwritten.

Look...this isn't just relegated to one group of pilots. In my interview group, a friend of mine interviewed with me here 12 years ago. AFA grad, former C-141 Stan/Eval...sharp guy. But...showed up at the interview woefully unprepared...but looking good. Biggest problem?...Paperwork wasn't in order...and was nonchalant about it.

The little stuff means alot...

Mutual friends of ours were absolutely shocked that he wasn't hired. I wasn't.

Tejas

 

[LakeTahoeFlyer]

You forgot one stat....how many paid for their own training

 

[SWA/FO]

You guys are a sensitive bunch. I find it very funny.
You made my day. I got your SWA spirit right here. :laugh:

My advice would be to study up on your radio work, Jepp charts & FAR/AIM. Bombing $hit has nothing to do with airline flying or IFR flying.

 

[instructordude]

Go take a Valium and chase it with bourbon. Chill out cowboy.

He just gets a little emotional, that's all.

 

[Diesel-9]

Can't believe a Southwest guy is commenting on radio work.