SWA Dec decision board?

[145 Lawndart]

Has anyone heard whether the Dec decision board was in fact posponed and if not when is the Jan board scheduled?

 

[RJones]

Dec. decision board moved to Jan. from what I hear.

RJ

 

[dhampton]

Confirmed with Chief Pilot....

December board was moved to Jan.

 

[145 Lawndart]

Thanks, I interviewed in Dec.

I sure hope I don't get rolled to Feb. because I don't think I can stand the wait.

 

[elcid]

Direct from PD - dec board resheduled for Jan 11th.

 

[avoidingmyboss]

From what I hear 300 plus will be going. Good luck to all.

 

[SFR]

Southwest is not impressing me as the days continue. I interviewed there is Nov and am still waiting. I interviewed at CAL and found out the same day that I got the job.

What is there to think about SWA??? Either you like me or you don't, period.

So they take a plane off the end and that affects the decision board about pilot hiring, obviously the head bone is connected to the hip bone for these people.

I never thought I would say this, but lost ALL of my interest in SWA. Good luck to them, but I won't be a part, regardless of what they say.

What is the big hype, they are going to start losing money next year anyway. 5 years ago a job at SWA was not that big of a deal.

 

[miles otoole]

What is the big hype, they are going to start losing money next year anyway. 5 years ago a job at SWA was not that big of a deal.

I guess in your world, thousands and thousands of stock options aren't a big deal. I guess in your world, making money isn't a big deal.
You're the guy who gets blown off by the smart, hot chick in the bar and says to himself, "She'll be fat in 40 years." Meanwhile, you end up marrying the fat chick in the corner when she grabs your schnutz and yells, "My name's Tanqueraaay. Let's do some Yaaaaayygeeeerrrmaaayystuuurrrrrr, flyyybooyyyeeeeee."

 

[F16TJ]

Southwest is not impressing me as the days continue. I interviewed there is Nov and am still waiting. I interviewed at CAL and found out the same day that I got the job.

Congrats on your new job!

So they take a plane off the end and that affects the decision board about pilot hiring, obviously the head bone is connected to the hip bone for these people.

I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I'm thinking you didn't do much research into SWA to understand the hiring process. The DB is comprised of the domicile chief pilots, the Flight Ops VP, and the PD VP. If you have a fatal accident a few days before the DB, you can sure bet that those people will be VERY busy attending to details regarding the accident. Yes, it is no fun for those waiting to hear whether, or not, they are going to get hired, BUT that is peanuts considering what the company is going through right now. You may consider that a knee jerk reaction, but to me it shows a reasoned and mature prioritization of resources in a time of need. I pray your reaction to this is because you've never been around an organization that has had to react to a fatal accident. Unfortunately, I've been around too much of it in my aviation career.

I wish you good luck in which ever road you choose to follow.

 

[CookieMonster]

At the end of 2004, they did not have a Dec DB. I interviewed in Nov, and didn't find out until January 05. Busy during the holidays? Relax, SFR.

 

[SFR]

Actually I never had a girl blow me off, I just pretend to not care much about them then they flock to ya!!!!!

Advice for single guys, don't try hard!!!!

As for SWA, great place, but I honestly think that someone hired right now will not have the prosperous future that has hit the guys hired in the 90s, or up until 2002/3.

You are right about me not doing a lot of prep for the interview. I wanted to go and be myself. The money is not that great!!! Honestly, $200K a year is not going to make you a fortune. You have to invest it wisely!!! I am not impressed until you can do at least a million per year. And no, my parents are not rich and never have been.

 

[knelson]

Jan 11 board

Does anyone know if there will be 2 seperate boards in Jan or one big one or push the previously schuleduled Jan board to Feb. . . and if so, what does this mean for the interviewees? I can't imagine the odds are as good going to the board with 300 others as with only 150 others, but maybe it makes no diference. Good luck to all the interviewees and try to stay focused on what is important during the holiday season. . . FAMILY!!! Trust me, that is a lot easier said than done!

 

[scoreboard]

Southwest is not impressing me as the days continue. I but lost ALL of my interest in SWA. I won't be a part, regardless of what they say.

What is the big hype, they are going to start losing money next year anyway. 5 years ago a job at SWA was not that big of a deal.

Excellent, why not PM me with your name and interview date and I'll see what I can do for you? Seriously, we have people who are really trying, if your out, lets not play games.

 

[ivauir]

Actually I never had a girl blow me off, It is very important to maintain a rich fantasy life - good job!
You are right about me not doing a lot of prep for the interview. I wanted to go and be myself. My guess is that the letter is in the mail ...

The money is not that great!!! Honestly, $200K a year is not going to make you a fortune. You have to invest it wisely!!! I am not impressed until you can do at least a million per year. Sweet! When did CAL start paying a million a year? That is wonderfullnews ...

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[Benhuntn]

SFR, you have to do what you think is right for yourself....Take a look at CAL's debt. Their history of BK and furloughs. If you think that is the history that drives your boat then go for it. If you think SWA is out of step then they probably are for you. But I think you are putting SWA down to soften the blow if they say no thanks. Not a Doc. but we do stay at Holiday Inn expresses.

 

[debo007]

Actually I never had a girl blow me off, I just pretend to not care much about them then they flock to ya!!!!!

Advice for single guys, don't try hard!!!!

As for SWA, great place, but I honestly think that someone hired right now will not have the prosperous future that has hit the guys hired in the 90s, or up until 2002/3.

You are right about me not doing a lot of prep for the interview. I wanted to go and be myself. The money is not that great!!! Honestly, $200K a year is not going to make you a fortune. You have to invest it wisely!!! I am not impressed until you can do at least a million per year. And no, my parents are not rich and never have been.

2500 hired over the next 5 years....Yea go somewhere else where you can "prosperous future".......Dork.

-Debo

 

[SFR]

Actually I don't really care too much if they turn me down or not. Things happen how they are suppose to. Besides, it is not up to me or them if I get hired, it is up to the almighty one above us!

It is win/win SWA vs CAL, all I am saying is that a company will not make anyone happy or rich for that matter (these days). Also, SWA interview style reminds me of UAL's back in the 90s, cocky attitude. Don't get me wrong, the interview went great!!! I was not that impressed, and that is important to me.


As for 2500 pilots over the next few years, hmmmm that is what DAL said up until June 2001.

 

[knelson]

Cocky attitude? You must have been at a different interview than I was. Everyone I met acted as if they were as excited I was there as I was to be there. I can not say enough how great a process it was for me. I had a good time, met some great people, and want now more than ever to be a part of their team. So it is a long wait to find out if you are one they are looking for, you knew that at the start of the process. I am sorry you are so disgusted with the process and wish you the best of luck with CAL. However, if past performance is any indication of future results, SWA has a fine future ahead. Good luck to all involved and have a Merry Christmas!

knelson

 

[kc81900]

Actually I don't really care too much if they turn me down or not. Things happen how they are suppose to. Besides, it is not up to me or them if I get hired, it is up to the almighty one above us!

It is win/win SWA vs CAL, all I am saying is that a company will not make anyone happy or rich for that matter (these days). Also, SWA interview style reminds me of UAL's back in the 90s, cocky attitude. Don't get me wrong, the interview went great!!! I was not that impressed, and that is important to me.


As for 2500 pilots over the next few years, hmmmm that is what DAL said up until June 2001.

Lets just hope the weeding out process works in this case!!!!

 

[TheCheat]

Come on... can't you see this guy is just egging us on...

I can't believe this is what I'm doing on Christmas Eve... sitting in a hotel and getting involved in an message board pissing contest... I thought I was more senior than this...

Happy non-denominational holidays everyone!