Swa Pool

[SELFloadingCRGO]

How does SWA regard someone changing employers while being in the "pool"? Do they frown upon it or could they care less?

 

[FlyByNight1]

Talked to the PD a couple days ago. They said that they discussed the age 65 bill and said it wont change much with regards to hiring this year. I guess time will tell.

 

[Daddy]

Talked to the PD a couple days ago. They said that they discussed the age 65 bill and said it wont change much with regards to hiring this year. I guess time will tell.

I would be shocked if we hire more than 200 in 2008...with 4-5% growth, but only 1% aircraft growth and no retirements, this will not be a good year. I believe almost all of these old guys will stay and keep medical, vacation, and at least some pay...a CA could easily give away most of his schedule and just fly one trip a month (and some do just that now)...if you do the math, you will come to the same conclusion. Sorry for the bad news, but I'm looking at a 9-10 year upgrade myself because of this

 

[BlueandWhite]

How does SWA regard someone changing employers while being in the "pool"? Do they frown upon it or could they care less?

I don't think it matters that much, as long as it doesn't affect your availability. Give them a call to ask the question.

I asked them about taking a job requiring a contract. I was told that they are willing to talk with you about it and will hold your position for a while. How long, they didn't say--but at least they were willing to talk.

Lucky for me, I got hired with a company that doesn't require any commitment.

 

[BlueandWhite]

Also, with all the turbulence that has been happening, PD understands that poolies need to pay the bills and work somewhere....

 

[GFunk20]

So anyone care to guess (yet again) when the classes will be now?

 

[navigatro]

Latest Info/Rumor

Spoke to a friend (SWA Capt) who was in training yesterday. They were told the next class after Jan 9th will be 2nd quarter 2008.

They were also told that SWA's new hiring projection for all of 2008 was less than 150 pilots, due to reduced expansion and reduced retirements (Age 65.)

Sorry for the bad news. Hopefully it will be better than what my friend was told.

 

[Zdriver]

Anyone know the number of pilots that were to retire in 08 under age 60?

 

[desert rat]

130 ish

 

[FlyByNight1]

it would appear that hiring is now 100% related to aircraft delivery. Anyone know the delivery schedule for 08?

 

[Tanker Clown]

It's going to be a net gain of 5. Might want to start looking elsewhere for employment.

Man....you guys going to believe me now.

 

[FlyByNight1]

Hey Tanker, its not that people dont want to believe you, we're all just looking for a little good news. Just a kid with a dream here.....

 

[ballgag]

Well, Tanker clown, if Southwest does not work out for you, you could always jump in front of a tug....

 

[WNC Flyer]

Spoke to a friend (SWA Capt) who was in training yesterday. They were told the next class after Jan 9th will be 2nd quarter 2008.

They were also told that SWA's new hiring projection for all of 2008 was less than 150 pilots, due to reduced expansion and reduced retirements (Age 65.)

Sorry for the bad news. Hopefully it will be better than what my friend was told.

150 in addition to what's in the pool or only taking 150 out of the pool? Please say option 1!


All this news just motivated me to republish my apps.

 

[ballgag]

150 in addition to what's in the pool or only taking 150 out of the pool? Please say option 1!


All this news just motivated me to republish my apps.

Talked to Sandy last Monday, before age 65 crap sandwich. She indicated there were probably enough in the pool to fill projected needs for 08.

I asked if they were going to start reviewing apps. starting in January for possible interviews....the answer was "NO". However she did say they were interviewing for 'special scholarships' for 737 type ratings; WIA, OBAP, etc.; so get boobs