SWA Assistant Dispatcher Gig Posted

[dispatchguy]

Just a headsup

SWA has an assistant dispatcher position posted

http://www.southwest.com/careers/8020ds.html

 

[Ohh Porterhouse]

Anyone know the starting pay and what 1st year dispatchers make at SWA?

 

[RVSM]

http://saea737.com/members/forum/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=9299ec78758c3b99d166f5bb0dce4cb6

http://saea737.com/members/forum/viewtopic.php?t=71

you should be able to access this part of the SAEA(union) website. If not let me know.
Asst pay is 74% of the applicable step.
Goal is 1yr on the A desk prior to upgrade, been averaging 6-8 months for the last couple of years.

 

[dispatchguy]

Many thanks for the SAEA source - I've been looking for that data for the WDFF website!

 

[OPNLguy]

Many thanks for the SAEA source - I've been looking for that data for the WDFF website!

It's already there...

 

[DX Jake]

Many thanks for the SAEA source - I've been looking for that data for the WDFF website!

Dude, that avatar is disturbing!

 

[S5Dispatch]

Any word on the assistant gig at Southwest?

 

[OPNLguy]

Any word on the assistant gig at Southwest?

Interviews for a few internals are going on this week. Interviews for externals start in December. Successful candidates start in February.

Patience!

 

[rod guhzhinya]

Interviews for a few internals are going on this week. Interviews for externals start in December. Successful candidates start in February.

Patience!

any Idea how many they are going to hire?

 

[bgaviator]

Does this appear to be a trend that is going to continue at Southwest....that they'll open up more spots to outsiders?

 

[RVSM]

I think that external options will exist in the future.
IIRC, the rumor is 2-4 this go and then another 10ish in 2008. Last I heard, no pool. The next go will have new interviews. Don't take this as gospel...just the latest unofficial rumor mongering.

 

[OPNLguy]

any Idea how many they are going to hire?

Jungle drums say 8-10 hires, start date 2/4/2008.

 

[rod guhzhinya]

Jungle drums say 8-10 hires, start date 2/4/2008.

thanks for the info-

rod

 

[CKS747RCC]

A friend of mine has an interview on Monday morning with SWA. She's pretty darned excited! :beer:

She's the BEST we have and I hate to see her go! :crying:

 

[RVSM]

Four internals selected.
That leaves 4-6 from around 90+ externals.

 

[dispatchguy]

When will they be interviewing the externals? Have they invited them yet?

 

[RVSM]

It has already started.

 

[CMS]

Does anybody know what the competitive requirements were for externals to get an interview? Have they contacted all the externals for interviews or are they still in the process of doing that? Thanks

 

[RVSM]

Over 100 external applicants, weeded down to X for phone interviews. Now at approx 24 for one on one interviews first 2 weeks of Dec.

ROUGHLY:

Experience: 3-5 years Dispatch experience at a major carrier.
Licensing/Certification: Must be a licensed Aircraft Dispatcher under Federal Guidelines.

College degree preferred

HTH,
RVSM

 

[CMS]

Thnx RVSM, much appreciated

 

[RVSM]

For crying out loud! For some reason I can no longer edit my previous posts.
REVISION #1
Over 100 external applicants, weeded down to X for phone interviews. Now at approx 24 for one on one interviews first 2 weeks of Dec.

ROUGHLY:

Experience: 3 years Dispatch experience: Prefered 121 carrier but not required.

Licensing/Certification: Must be a licensed Aircraft Dispatcher under Federal Guidelines.

College degree preferred but not required.

HTH,
RVSM

 

[CKS747RCC]

My friend has her interview the first week of December.

I hope they don't take her away! She's the BEST dispatcher we have! :bawling:

 

[RVSM]

What's her name or where is she now so I can tell them to take her out of the stack...

 

[RVSM]

Those that have been selected to come to DAL can look forward to having the pleasure of a one on four panel interview with the PD recruiter, Chief of Dispatch Training and Standards and two line Dispatchers, one of whom is also a line instructor.
You will also get to take about a 1 hr test that covers Dispatch 101 topics, WX, NOTAMs, FARs, Approaches (Jepp plates), etc.
Don't worry about weight and balance and don't get hung up with systems. Basic Knowledge is sufficient, not looking for B737 experts. (if you are that's great but don't burn time on it if your not.)

More to follow if I hear anything.
Good luck to all,
RVSM

 

[CMS]

Thnx RVSM, you're always very helpful with the info you post on here.

 

[RVSM]

But wait, there's more.

There should be 6 picked up on this go around.
Keep your resumes sharp.
PROB 80 there will be more openings early next year due to unforecasted internal growth opportunities.

 

[OPNLguy]

There should be 6 picked up on this go around.
Keep your resumes sharp.
PROB 80 there will be more openings early next year due to unforecasted internal growth opportunities.

Concur, and don't let the reported slowed aircraft growth rates fool you...

 

[CKS747RCC]

Well? Any news?

 

[DX Jake]

Not sure if this was posted already but,

4 internals and 6 externals to begin in March.