SWA interview numbers

[johnny taliban]

Okay guys,

I am starting to go NUTS here waiting and wondering when the phone is going to ring with SWA on the line. With that said, I am curious if anyone out there (Chase?) might have some info regarding the number of applicants interviewed so far since March and a break down of how many had types VS non types. I ask this because if they are interviewing mostly typed folks then I would assume that SWA is starting to run out of typed folks to interview. A recent post suggested there were about 1000 typed applicants. With that number in mind I would think that there was only about 3-4 hundred typed pilots remaining to interview. I realize that there are people out there who are just now meeting the minimum qualifications and filling out the online application but I would still think that the number of apps with types is starting to dwindle (which means that SWA may actually even consider me for employment).

Any thoughts?
Johnny

 

[CaptainBrazilia]

Johnny,

Trust me, I feel your pain!

Typed: May '02
Original App: Feb '03
Re-app: Jan '04
TT: just about to top 5000
PIC Turbine: just about to top 2000

And guess what? It all means doodly until it's gotten me an interview with the only airline I've ever wanted to spend 25+ years working for. I'll wait as long as it takes. I know I'll get my shot soon!

Here's to ya, brother! As I said, I feel your pain!

Hang in there!

 

[swait]

Check your app

Go back and check your online app. A lot of people are leaving the Aircraft flown and Job history portions blank or incomplete. That can slow down your getting called.

BTW, I heard the number with 737 type rating is closer to 2000.

 

[avoidingmyboss]

One more w/ a type and no call...but I just put my app in a week or two ago. I think SWAIT is right about the number of typed people. Good luck

 

[stb]

Hang in there...

Original app: 12/01
Updated app: 02/04
Typed: 06/02
TT:10,000+
Turbine PIC: 5000+


6 LOR's from Line Captains, can overkill to 10+

Keep a positive attitude, get you background stuff in order, live your life and the call will come hopefully sooner than later.

 

[CaptainBrazilia]

Go back and check your online app. A lot of people are leaving the Aircraft flown and Job history portions blank or incomplete. That can slow down your getting called.

BTW, I heard the number with 737 type rating is closer to 2000.

Heh...every month that goes by where I don't get a call, I do just that. Of course, they're all filled in every time I look.

Still, a good tip!