SWA Poolies - Hiring to Start

[Captzaahlie]

Good luck to everyone wanting and getting that interview!

 

[bigred]

OK, haven't posted in a while, but here's some advice. For all my military brethren out there, if SWA or Air Tran calls and offers you a class date, take it. I don't care if your Wing CC says life on earth will end as we know it if you get out, leave, right then. The wrong decision here could cost you, literally, hundreds of thousands of dollars.

 

[waveflyer]

OK, haven't posted in a while, but here's some advice. For all my military brethren out there, if SWA or Air Tran calls and offers you a class date, take it. I don't care if your Wing CC says life on earth will end as we know it if you get out, leave, right then. The wrong decision here could cost you, literally, hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If you're navy/marine/cg/army follow that advice-
If AF - get out stay in but sign up for "the book" addiction rehab and get some social skills and judgement training, w/ a side order of ego reduction...
;-)

Civilians- take note, get ready to interview and do well- we want you here!

 

[TristarPilot]

Got a call tonight from the PD. Was not at home to take the call. Message sounded good and in line with 1st Quarter hiring rumors. Will find out tomorrow. Swimming since 2008.

 

[Whaler]

I missed an "Unknown" call earlier. Was thinking it might be RJ from the PD. Guess I'll check in tomorrow, even though I am AF.......

 

[Moon-dog]

I had a msg on my machine as well, but just got it. WIll call them tomorrow.

 

[TV9Driver]

what do I do? I am an AirTran pilot currently in the SWA pool......

 

[waveflyer]

I missed an "Unknown" call earlier. Was thinking it might be RJ from the PD. Guess I'll check in tomorrow, even though I am AF.......

Congrats! And I can't wait to buy the beers- even if you're scared of the weather! Haha - hope to see you very soon!
;-)

 

[Whaler]

I managed to find some of those scary white things in 74's, 75's and 76's not to mention a bunch capped at 250 in a -8..., but I'll still take those beers....

 

[waveflyer]

what do I do? I am an AirTran pilot currently in the SWA pool......

Wow- was wondering if there's any of you- I know USAIR furloughs who are west pilots now- I know united furloughs at continental- though they already had to make their choice by then, and northwest pilots who were in the delta pool
This is the one company I would feel free to be honest and ask them-
How long at air tran?

 

[waveflyer]

I managed to find some of those scary white things in 74's, 75's and 76's not to mention a bunch capped at 250 in a -8..., but I'll still take those beers....

The best of all worlds! Eminently qualified- In that case I'll buy the whole night.
;-)

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

Depends on your seniority. If you're a senior FO or Captain, stay at Airtran. Otherwise, I'd jump ship. YMMV...

what do I do? I am an AirTran pilot currently in the SWA pool......

 

[Whaler]

The big question is where is the Tanker Clown? My bet is he's too busy on the SWAPA forums trying to figure out how the SLI is gonna go down. I'm onto you Clown!!

 

[4 Fan Trashcan]

The big question is where is the Tanker Clown? My bet is he's too busy on the SWAPA forums trying to figure out how the SLI is gonna go down. I'm onto you Clown!!

So true. Odd he hasn't been around here much. Too busy at the GO or SWAPA working this deal to come on here and screw with us.

 

[GuppyWN]

what do I do? I am an AirTran pilot currently in the SWA pool......

I'd call SWAPA. If you need the number PM me.

Gup

 

[JR Man]

You need to stay at AirTran. Everyone hired after 09/27/10 by WN/AT will be at the bottom of a combined list by date of hire.

 

[inline]

And the bad news......since Southwest is acquiring Air Tran and their B717s, you now need a DC9 type in addition to a B737 type before you start employment with Southwest............

 

[waveflyer]

You need to stay at AirTran. Everyone hired after 09/27/10 by WN/AT will be at the bottom of a combined list by date of hire.

I'm sure they understand that- the complication lays in - what if this deal falls through?
Any chance they'd let you stay in pool til we know one way or another. If it falls through you lose the seniority over other classes here at wn, but that's it.

How many AT guys are in the pool?

 

[Tanker Clown]

Hey guys! What's new?

 

[Captzaahlie]

there goes the neighborhood.....