SWA Backround Check

[DH2WN]

After the PD does the backround check will they call to let you know? If so, how long does it normally take after the go ahead call from the DB?

 

[chase]

DH2WN,

The background check that occurs after the DB I'm told is a 3rd party background check that does more of a typical "background check", credit, criminal, etc. Those type of resources require a specialist company to do that. The length of time this takes varies but as a general rule from past experience it runs from 4-8 weeks. I'm not sure if there is a formal policy to call folks to declare "you're in the pool" but usually a phone call around the 6 week point after you've received the "continue in the process" call will get you the information you need about whether you're in the pool. I know of folks who never heard from the PD from the previous call I described until they were called with a class date....others were called to say they were "in the pool" but again the important thing is you're continuing in the process if you get the first call....sit back & wait for the next good phone call from the CP. However, a call at the 6-8 week isn't considered a foul either to just "check-in" with them to see where you stand. Good luck!!!

 

[DH2WN]

Thanks Chase. I got a call from the company who does the checks because they were having a hard time getting in touch with the HR people at my company. After a few phone calls it was finally taken care of and the person said they were sending the package back to SW. So I'm assuming it's done and I know everything will be to SW's satisfaction. I guess I'll phone the PD department in a few weeks.

 

[canyonblue737]

That's correct, the PD department does not call you to let you know the background check is over and you are in the pool, they ask you touch base with them after a reasonable amount of time 4+ weeks and they will at that time let you know.

 

[FlyBarneyJets]

My background check has just been completed. In the beginning, I was told by Kim U. that "no news is good news." After calling her to give her my drug test paperwork number, I didn't hear a word about it until I called her on Monday. She returned my call Tuesday to let me know that everything had gone satisfactorily and that all that was left was to wait for a class date. The check took approximately 6 weeks to complete.

I still don't know quite where I sit in the pool, though. Lots has gone down since I was originally told "June/July" by Kim, and I'd like to know where I am. I don't, however, want to bother Kim a lot, as I know she's extremely busy.

 

[CookieMonster]

Talked to Kim yesterday. I interviewed in November. Was told if I could be available by 4 May, I could be in that class. One class in March, 2 in April, 1 in May. That's the word.

 

[Kerrigan's Bane]

Monster,

Which day in Nov did you Interview? The possibility of a May class for you is a lot earlier than I would have thought.

KB

 

[zwinner]

CookieMonster,
Also interested in what day you interviewed. I was on Nov. 15 and was not expecting a class to at least June.Sounds like good news though.

 

[CookieMonster]

I interviewed Nov 17th.

 

[Fly-diver]

CMonster,

Your post prompted me to call Kim today. I interviewed on Nov 16. She said I am 5 classes out... maybe 4, which would mean an "early summer" training date. I was expecting Jun/Jul, but I'm ready for May if the call comes sooner!

Keep the faith.

 

[YellowLab]

Does anyone have a list of all the interview dates from November until the end of february?

 

[GivvitF16]

Sep 21,22,23: 12 per day
Oct 11,12,13,14,18,19,20,21,25,26,27,28: 12 per day
Nov 15,16,17,18: 18 per day
Dec 6,7,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17: 12 per day
Jan 10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27: 12 per day
Feb 1,2,3,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,22,23,24: 12 per day

 

[YellowLab]

Thanks,

Any idea of how many in the pool as of the Feb15th DB?

 

[English]

Sep 21,22,23: 12 per day
Oct 11,12,13,14,18,19,20,21,25,26,27,28: 12 per day
Nov 15,16,17,18: 18 per day
Dec 6,7,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17: 12 per day
Jan 10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27: 12 per day
Feb 7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,22,23,24: 12 per day

I talked to a gal recently that interviewed. She said she interviewed Feb 1, and had a choice of Feb 1, 2, and 3.