SWA Degree

[reepicheep]

As an aspiring Southwest pilot, I would rather see them require the type rating as a screening device than go to the "LOR Required" Old Boy Network system that airlines like Alaska, UPS, and FedEx use. At least you have control over something like getting a type rating; I have no control over whether a friend I work with gets hired by one of these other airlines.

 

[qxeplt]

Me no nobody...

I didn't know a soul there and I managed to get hired with no problem.

 

[swaforme]

We don't do scheduled 10 min turns anymore. The shortest scheduled turn is now 20 min with most longer than that. 25 to 30 is the norm.

 

[tredding@swa]

not 4 everyone....

Radiofly er...

Everyone has a place on the planet...

personally for me - 32 years with not even a baggage handler laid off, a corporate culture that promotes free thinking and getting the job done, great management (take a HARD look at ANY other major on this one!), looking forward to going to work because almost everyone has a great attitude & WANTS to be there... upgrade in 4-5 year (8+ at the other MAJORS).... and last ,but not least, commitment. $7500 for a 737 type is "nothing"... after all it's only $350/yr over a 20 year career, I'll pay that for the peace of mind and the opportunity to part of the SWA team, gladly.

WHerever you work, I hope you LOVE it, can't wait to get up every day just to go to work, and that you will retire a happy, well adjusted person who never had to be furloughed. That's not much to ask from your career, is it!?!?

Have a great weekend!! K

 

[Slug]

Well Said

Well said, Tredding

 

[radiofly er]

GREAT attitude to have !!!!!!!...........Congrats!!!!