SWA culture!

[On Your Six]

This is airline #8 for me. The biggest difference that I noticed, right away and now, is when you walk into a crew room, the conversation is not about how somebody got hosed by the company etc., but about new boats, houses, cars, boobs for the wife, etc.

We've got our issues (see the latest news) but it's still a HUGE difference from everywhere else I worked.

Stay classy El Paso! You guys are so rich and awesome. It's so good you're not full of yourselves. Cool.


OYS

 

[waveflyer]

Hey black sheep- fire me when I'm "too good" or "too experienced/educated/dignified etc-whatever" to do what you listed.

If Herb, and now GK, can clean a/c and pass out peanuts and push wheelchairs and basically contribute in any way they can- while getting paid 1/3-1/2 what other airline CEOs pay themselves- - then I better be able to. It's called leadership and teamwork. God forbid.

I hate the 'it's not my job' attitude-
I just can't take a delay bc we're waiting on cabin cleaners or watch a young mom sweat holding her baby bc its not my job to run down and get a stroller. AND, I'd rather have swa pay me than inflate their payroll with cleaners we really don't need.
So I guess I'm a good fit for swa and maybe you're not. That's alright.

 

[Donald]

Hey Black Sheep,

The last time I help the secretary stuff mail boxes, my boss (chief pilot) was doing it with me.
The first time I ever carried strollers, I was doing it with "Hoot" Gibson. In case you don't know who that is, he is a retired Space shuttle commander. Also retired from SWA now. He wasn't too proud to help.

 

[scoreboardII]

I pushed a wheelchair up the ramp in DAL onto the feet of one guy named HERB. He was smiling. Yes, we suck.

I guess BS doesn't get we don't have to do it, we want to do it. Thats the difference.

 

[On Your Six]

Hey Black Sheep,

The last time I help the secretary stuff mail boxes, my boss (chief pilot) was doing it with me.
The first time I ever carried strollers, I was doing it with "Hoot" Gibson. In case you don't know who that is, he is a retired Space shuttle commander. Also retired from SWA now. He wasn't too proud to help.

Does the secretary help you do your walk arounds? Most of us don't give a hoot. Did the open mic Capt help her too? Was this in Houston? Confusing!


OYS

 

[On Your Six]

I pushed a wheelchair up the ramp in DAL onto the feet of one guy named HERB. He was smiling. Yes, we suck.

I guess BS doesn't get we don't have to do it, we want to do it. Thats the difference.

Did he hug you? That's wonderful.


OYS

 

[Black Sheep]

Hey black sheep- fire me when I'm "too good" or "too experienced/educated/dignified etc-whatever" to do what you listed.

If Herb, and now GK, can clean a/c and pass out peanuts and push wheelchairs and basically contribute in any way they can- while getting paid 1/3-1/2 what other airline CEOs pay themselves- - then I better be able to. It's called leadership and teamwork. God forbid.

I hate the 'it's not my job' attitude-
I just can't take a delay bc we're waiting on cabin cleaners or watch a young mom sweat holding her baby bc its not my job to run down and get a stroller. AND, I'd rather have swa pay me than inflate their payroll with cleaners we really don't need.

So I guess I'm a good fit for swa and maybe you're not. That's alright.

How about swa inflate your payroll with a few cleaners (I am sure they can afford) and give you a well deserved break between turns ? With the little ground time you have and with the amount of legs you fly, you would probably welcome a few minutes to relax and prep. for your next trip ? Just a thought, not like you guys need any suggestions.

And you are absolutely right, Sir. I am not a good fit for swa. Enjoy .

 

[Black Sheep]

I pushed a wheelchair up the ramp in DAL onto the feet of one guy named HERB. He was smiling. Yes, we suck.

I guess BS doesn't get we don't have to do it, we want to do it. Thats the difference.

Scoreboard,

yes, there is a difference between wanting and having to do it. But in this brutal business world, once you are willing to help once, twice, go out of your way a mile, then ten; don't you think your company does not see it, turns a blind eye to it ? Don't you think after a while they start planning their staff accordingly. Hire less cleaners, less rampers ? Doesn't your help become a part of their budget ? Do they reimburse you for the time you loose to take a well deserved break between flights or possibly have to hustle to prep. your next trip because you were busy loading your airplane ?

It all started with a bit of help and now all across America you see pilots pushing chairs, carrying strollers and cleaning cabins. My point is: this is not about helping once, but it has become a habit. And very soon to be a part of your job description (I hope not).

 

[Flying the Line]

Scoreboard,

yes, there is a difference between wanting and having to do it. But in this brutal business world, once you are willing to help once, twice, go out of your way a mile, then ten; don't you think your company does not see it, turns a blind eye to it ? Don't you think after a while they start planning their staff accordingly. Hire less cleaners, less rampers ? Doesn't your help become a part of their budget ? Do they reimburse you for the time you loose to take a well deserved break between flights or possibly have to hustle to prep. your next trip because you were busy loading your airplane ?

It all started with a bit of help and now all across America you see pilots pushing chairs, carrying strollers and cleaning cabins. My point is: this is not about helping once, but it has become a habit. And very soon to be a part of your job description (I hope not).

15 Posts by this guy? I'm sure Flightinfo is happy you spent another 10 bucks, General.

 

[Black Sheep]

15 Posts by this guy? I'm sure Flightinfo is happy you spent another 10 bucks, General.

I can assure you, I'm not the General . LOL . I've been on FI for quite a while and tend to pop a beer, kick back and get entertained. I do not post unless I feel strong about a topic or really want information. Actually I am amazed that no one has yet called me names nor got personal for my critique. Guess there are more guys on here which can have a rational debate without getting personal than I thought. Compliments. And I can assure you, I am not a swa hater either. Just disgusted with the overall state of our profession. So please don't credit the General with what's not his.