SWAdude
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- Nov 3, 2003
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American, Delta and United don't make their new hires pay for a type. Thats the way it should be.
In the early eighties guys would pay for an FE rating to be more competitive for the majors though.
SWA makes a good profit but they still have this bone in their hiring process.
SWA could attract better talent if this type rating requirement was dropped.
Its not a requirement for interviewing. but just like the FE rating in the early eighties, it does make one more competitive.
I won't argue that you guys are the Most profitable airline in History. You have the most stable Airline jobs in the industry. No doubt about it. You are one big happy family full of LUV !
Thanks. But nothing is ever perfect. And SWA is far from being perfect. But a good place to hang your hat.
No reason to brag about your situation though. 10 years down the road and things Could be different. There are plenty of great pilots at the other carriers.
No one likes a braggart. But I see more defending by offensive posters on this forum than anything else. And the constant reminder that things could change, especially in this industry, well is just ignorant to think not everyone is fully aware of this possibility.
Good luck to us all.