SWA FO's

[hyeflyin]

Wanted to know what is SWA policy in regards to bidding with check-airman. If you are flying with a check-airman and your schedule is given to a new hire for IOE, are you usually given another trip or if they dont have anything for you, are you given those days off? Also does SWA have a commuter policy?
Thanks in advance.

 

[RJones]

Wanted to know what is SWA policy in regards to bidding with check-airman. If you are flying with a check-airman and your schedule is given to a new hire for IOE, are you usually given another trip or if they dont have anything for you, are you given those days off? Also does SWA have a commuter policy?
Thanks in advance.

A checkairman is a line pilot until he's giving IOE's, checkrides, and line checks... so yes you can get a line with a checkairman. If the checkairman you are flying with has to do an IOE you are given those days off with pay not to fly. I do not believe the 30-7 rule kicks in so you can pick up a trip after your days off.

Yes, we have a commuter policy. Primary plus a second (backup) ... if by chance you don't make checkin scheduling will deadhead you without pay to your flight, but you won't get a "no-show."

RJ

 

[Chest Rockwell]

If you are scheduled to fly with a check airman and that trip is used for training (IOE/UOE), you will be pulled from the trip with pay and not reassigned. You have to remain "available for the pairing until it begins (in case of sick call by the check airman or the trainee is not ready. Once they begin the trip you are off the hook and you do not have to commute in to be available. I think that the FO may even get per diem.

Commuter policy is to give yourself 2 flights to make it to work, on or off-line. As soon as you see they you are having a problem getting to work, call scheduling and they will work out a solution to get you on your pairing.

 

[hyeflyin]

Thanks for the info.

 

[RJones]

If you are scheduled to fly with a check airman and that trip is used for training (IOE/UOE), you will be pulled from the trip with pay and not reassigned. You have to remain "available for the pairing until it begins (in case of sick call by the check airman or the trainee is not ready. Once they begin the trip you are off the hook and you do not have to commute in to be available. I think that the FO may even get per diem.

Commuter policy is to give yourself 2 flights to make it to work, on or off-line. As soon as you see they you are having a problem getting to work, call scheduling and they will work out a solution to get you on your pairing.

Chest, a bit more detailed, but essentially what I said... ?