SWA July Decision Board Date?

[GuyBehindTheGuy]

Has anyone heard when the July DB might be? Curious...

 

[El Pobre]

I heard in July.

 

[geeitup]

Somebody responded to a previous post - July 10th.

 

[BHS]

They just met on the June 20th, more like third week in July around the 23rd.

 

[AuburnAviator]

Heard directly from the department - July 10th is the date.

 

[redflyer65]

I heard after the 15th. I would imagine it would be the week of July 23rd-27th. Just speculation.

 

[sf34dvr]

SWA Board date July 10th

Heard board will meet July 10th.

Anybody have ideas on what the board looks for? What can be done to increase odds?
How many applicants does the board typically review?
How many get hired?

Good Luck to all.

 

[klr1395]

Networking does not help at Southwest until the DB unlike other carriers where you need it to get the interview. That said, from my understanding what they look for is how well you mesh with the culture and feedback from interviewers on that subject. In addition what you can do to increase your odds is befriend or really get to know someone who has the ear of one or more of the CP's and have them acquaint the CP with your name so they go into the board already thinking you are a good idea. Until Oct when LAS opens there are 7 voting members and I can only imagine it would be a huge help to have say 2 or 3 already know who you are etc... I also think the VP of Training goes to the DB to give input but do not believe he gives a thumbs up or down. This process is a mystery but we all do know the chiefs meet and vote on who they want. Get someone to bend a few of their ears before the board on your behalf and you are set unless you screw up the interview. I recommend someone senior who has credibility with his or her base chief and is known around the company and or training dept, such as a check airman! Contrary to popular belief every record goes to the DB, some albeit with better chances than the others based upon the interview. I hope it works for you, this is exactly what I did and it worked for me (successful through March DB). I ended up meeting a check airman back in fall of 2005 and cultivated the relationship and we ended up becoming good friends. I wish everyone the good luck that I have been blessed with. Cheers, klr

 

[klr1395]

Oh yeah, it seems like about 30-35% of interviewees get the nod out of the DB the last few times out. Much better than back in 2004 and 2005 when it was more a little over 20%.

 

[GuyBehindTheGuy]

I've heard that the Decision Board will be July 10th & also heard that it's been delayed until August. Both from good sources. Anybody else heard anything solid?

 

[Flyarcticcat]

I've heard that the Decision Board will be July 10th & also heard that it's been delayed until August. Both from good sources. Anybody else heard anything solid?

TTT

Is it today? If so good luck.