Swa November Interview Calls/dates

[nosartoofar]

Here’s the hot word from the wonderful folks at SWA’s People Department…

November interview calls will begin next Monday, 17 October.

The interview sessions will be hosted November 7th – 10th, and the 14th – 17th.

Best of luck to all!

 

[SWAdude]

I know a guy who got the call yesterday.

Good luck to all.

 

['72Gremlin]

Decison Board met today, too. There's a lot happening down in Dallas...

 

[Juvat]

Good luck everybody!

 

[eagledoormat]

I was called! Now if I can just pass the interview process this time. Anybody have the gouge?

 

[NEDude]

Anyone know the PIC ranges for this group. At DCA AirInc they said 1600 PIC was the magic number. Ryan told me in Aug to expect a call in two to three months.

 

[JetDude]

I was able to talk a length with an interview team member the other day while he was jumpseating. Here's some stuff he let out:

1. SWA has enough pilots in the pool to fill the Nov. classes. Since there are 2 classes in Dec and 3 in Jan, a LOT of interviewing will take place.

2. With the upsurge in interviewing and the need to fill the Dec/Jan classes, SWA will have 3 interview teams working instead of the normal 2.

3. The pool of applicants already having a 737 type is getting smaller. To have more folks to choose from, many more without the type will get the interview call. However, the type will still be required for employment.

4. Yearly numbers for 2005 (Jan through Sep) give a selection rate of 38%.

Good luck to all!

 

[Headfake14]

Hey fellas, getting my type soon...with in the next 2 months. I have 4000ish pic in the ATR. Will it matter if I don't have any jet time?

for those of you who will ask...4000pic? why not apply sooner?? well, i have a long story and good reason...wasn't just sitin on my a$$ But I am concerened about the posibility that no jet time may hurt my chances.

 

[iflyhigh72]

WoW

Guys. Does anyone know what triggered the sudden hiring. The last news I heard was that we had stopped classes for the year. This is definitely great news. Does anyone know if we're opening up new cities. Congrats to all who get called. I have a buddy who got the call for a november interview.

 

[Headfake14]

I heard...and this is all from a guy I know who talk to his buddy who overheard a conversation between his drycleaner and his dentist...that it's due to some retirements and mostly to AC deliveries. I've read SWA is accepting 36 737-700s in '06.

 

[145 Lawndart]

7300 TT over 3000 turbine PIC most of it is 121 jet. I have had my app in since Jan'04 and my 737 type since march'04.


Still no call!

 

[jsingel]

Lindsey came to my September HPA class and said they staff each airplane with 11 pilots. 34 airplanes next year (374 pilots) plus the 150 or so that will reach age 60. Great opportunity in 06.

 

[curtnkari]

Got the call

CIV 7000 TT, 2000 PIC, 200 jet pic, current 135, 737 type in 2002.
Got gouge?

 

[TheCheat]

Also interviewing

Anyone know the PIC ranges for this group. At DCA AirInc they said 1600 PIC was the magic number. .

I was told in my Feb. HPA class it was around 1800 PIC. I just got the interview call and I only have 1550. I was caught totally off guard as I wasn't expecting to be called this year.

 

[nosartoofar]

November Interview

Just received the call! What a way to pump up your week.

Vitals: (with .3 military conversion)

TT: 3090
PIC: 1690
Current status: Evaluator Pilot
Availability: June 2006

Best of luck to everyone, hope to meet some new friends in Dallas next month.

Keep the faith and fly safe!

 

[Majurpain]

Got a call Monday!

Whoo, Whoo! Been waiting for this for -oh, about my whole life now. God willing, I'll be able to resign from DAL soon to go to an airline that makes money. Good luck to all of us.

-Mil, gov't and civil experience, somewhere around 7000 tt, ~4000ish turbine,

Could sure use some (current) interview info if anyone can share it...

 

[NEDude]

I spoke with Kim in the PD this week. When she pulled my info she said everything thing looks good and hopefully they'd be calling soon.

Officially holding my breath now.

 

[elcid]

Got the call 10/28! Was NOT expecting it. I'd resigned myself to waiting another year maybe? Just sat and stared at the phone for a couple of minutes when I got the voicemail. Beautiful thing. Interview date is 11/9.

Mil 2400 + Civ 600 = 3000
2041 T-34C
300 B737 (w/type)
500 ERJ-145

1767 PIC Turbine

From what I read above it sounds like Nov hires will possibly start class in Jan? Not trying to put the cart before the horse. Good luck everyone. I look forward to meeting the 9 Nov interviewees.

 

[SomeDude]

I am interviewing on the 14

with the conversion

Total 2683
Pic 1682
Mil
Eval Pilot / Check airman
737 Type

 

[Headfake14]

anyone getting calls with only t-prop time...I hope.