Swa Pool

[737tanker]

I wouldn't see how 7 aircraft would need 180 more pilots, but there probably is a little attrition to Fedex/UPS and a few retirements/medical outs.

From what a Mech recently told me SWA started a new maintenance program. This new program required 7 less aircraft to be going through the maintenance cycle at any one time. So this is the gets 7 more aircraft available for flying. So 7 less aircraft in maintenance and 7 new aircraft means you have to crew 14 more airplanes.

 

[RedDogC130]

Not sure if it has been said but had a friend call me and told me he is in the the Feb 13 or 14th class.

 

[texman]

In the pool March of '02 and on the property May of '04.

Man that is a long time! I don't feel as bad.

 

[triggera10]

What have you heard about Mar that changed??? Just wondering....so far PD hopes for 2, right? They told me to call on 31 Jan for an update...guess we'll see!

Earlier in this thread somebody mentioned only 1 class in March.

 

[Whataburger]

From the earnings conference call today, 29 aircraft deliveries with 22 aircraft lease returns/aircraft sales for a net aircraft increase of 7 for 2008. The part I couldn't believe was that most of the 22 returns/sales are 737-700's. I would have though the older -300's would have been gone, but I guess the -700's have more release/resale value around the world.

I wouldn't see how 7 aircraft would need 180 more pilots, but there probably is a little attrition to Fedex/UPS and a few retirements/medical outs.

Plus a few upgrades here and there.

 

[Falconjet]

Man that is a long time! I don't feel as bad.

There were about 250 people in the pool back then, many of them were well over 2 years waiting for a class date (I was 26 months as well).

Age 65 was our latest 911, you've got to keep all of your options because your wait could easily end up being just as long.

FJ

 

[texman]

There were about 250 people in the pool back then, many of them were well over 2 years waiting for a class date (I was 26 months as well).

Age 65 was our latest 911, you've got to keep all of your options because your wait could easily end up being just as long.

FJ

Well I am at a good job now, but WN has always been my goal. Are you at FDX or SWA?

 

[Falconjet]

FedEx. My fallback plan became my primary plan, and I had too much invested here to go once the call for the class finally came. Very tough decision, I'll let you know in 13 (ah crud, now maybe 18) years how it turns out.

FJ

 

[texman]

FedEx. My fallback plan became my primary plan, and I had too much invested here to go once the call for the class finally came. Very tough decision, I'll let you know in 13 (ah crud, now maybe 18) years how it turns out.

FJ

I bet it was a tough decision. I just hope the PD dosen't put some of the retired guys in front of the poolies. It would be like, ''Where's the LUV man!''

 

[Tanker Clown]

I bet it was a tough decision. I just hope the PD dosen't put some of the retired guys in front of the poolies. It would be like, ''Where's the LUV man!''

I thought that was a done deal. I thought they were going to the front of the line. I wouldn't sweat it though. 4 or 5 years from now you'll get a seniority bump (if they haven't changed the age to 70).

 

[jke406]

It would be like, ''Where's the LUV man!''

Yes, you're right. Key decisions at SWA should revolve around potential employees that aren't even on the property yet.

 

[Tone]

Jke406-----You are a pretty positive guy--I bet you have alot of friends. Thanks for all the great info and support.

 

[jke406]

Jke406-----You are a pretty positive guy--I bet you have alot of friends. Thanks for all the great info and support.

I'm trying to be realistic, not have my head burried in 10 feet of sand like many poolies here.

realism is in short supply on this thread (with the exception of Tanker Clown, who seems to be dead on).

sure, blame the messenger. won't change the truth.

 

[JumpJetter]

A quote from the union president's blog. Don't shoot the messenger.

"As of now, the Company would like to select successful interviewees and consolidate them into one or two classes. The retired pilots are moving to the front of the line for interviews and hiring based on our conversations with Flight Ops. You’re probably asking what SWAPA’s position is. Hiring is none of our business but we have stated several times that we would like to see the best new hire pilots that the market has to offer."

 

[texman]

Yes, you're right. Key decisions at SWA should revolve around potential employees that aren't even on the property yet.[/quot

I'm guessing that it is cheaper for SWA to rehire the old guys? Any thoughts?