SWA Second chances

[Beaker]

I'm one of the many that was turned down last summer. I know that SWA is still interviewing lots of folks. I was wondering if people are getting called for 2d or repeat interviews, or do they have enough first timers that they haven't been calling previous passed over folks.

Also, how long are the new-Bs sitting reserve at MDW or BAL?

Cheers
B

 

[GuppyWN]

I've seen people get hired on their 5th try - so the awswer is yes. Baltimore reserve I don't know. At the current pace of hiring I would think less than 6 months.

Gup

 

[flywest]

I know a guy who just got hired on his second interview. Keep the faith!

 

[crudzilla]

Beaker,
Make sure you have your package updated and in the system--I know of several guys called back right at a year to 1.5--PM me when they call and we'll catch up.
Cheers,
'Zilla

 

[canyonblue737]

I'm one of the many that was turned down last summer. I know that SWA is still interviewing lots of folks. I was wondering if people are getting called for 2d or repeat interviews, or do they have enough first timers that they haven't been calling previous passed over folks.

Also, how long are the new-Bs sitting reserve at MDW or BAL?

Cheers
B

Buddy just got reinterviewed 14 months after the last time... they just called me as a reference today. I fly with guys ALL the time who got hired on interview #2 and a few on #3.

 

[Mgmt1Pilot]

Buddy just got reinterviewed 14 months after the last time... they just called me as a reference today. I fly with guys ALL the time who got hired on interview #2 and a few on #3.

And you just keep updating your original online app?

 

[canyonblue737]

And you just keep updating your original online app?

That's correct.

 

[LoveGun]

And you just keep updating your original online app?

Last weekend at the open house they told us second-time-tryers to keep updating the original app. Once your year is up your old app is active in the system again. Also, one of the speakers said that close to 50% of the pilots at SWA had to interview two or more times. One SWA pilot I talked to in the lobby told me that your odds of getting hired on the second try go way up. He said 80% of the second time around guys get hired. Good luck!

 

[Pilottodd2]

I interviewed last Feb. and have been updating my app. twice a month ever since. I am still patiently awaiting a call.
Is it true that Southwest throws out all your previous interview stuff and you start with a clean slate on try #2? I don't know if I personally screwed up or SWA loosing the USAir 737 orders just before my interview that killed it for me. But I don't want to take any chances.

 

[pilotgolfer]

Pilottodd2,

I originally interviewed in Dec 2000 and was turned down. I called Lindsey Lang last week and asked if she still had access to records going back that far. She said everything was in archives at a different building and that they don't take into consideration what went down at a previous interview. You go into the second interview with a fresh slate.

Scott

 

[Pilottodd2]

Scott,

Thanks for the info. Now if only that darned phone would ring!!
What did Lindsey say as far as you getting another call? Are you on the list to be called, or do you need to call her first to be put on the list? Thanks for the help.
p.s. I see you flew L-1011's. When/where? I never had the pleasure, but they are one of my all-time favorites.

 

[DH2WN]

I'm one of the many that was turned down last summer. I know that SWA is still interviewing lots of folks. I was wondering if people are getting called for 2d or repeat interviews, or do they have enough first timers that they haven't been calling previous passed over folks.

Also, how long are the new-Bs sitting reserve at MDW or BAL?

Cheers
B

BWI reserve is around 9-10 months.

 

[pilotgolfer]

Pilottodd2,

I called Lindsey to ask her to clarify some info that had been relayed to me from an AirInc seminar. Basically one of the SWA reps had told my friend that he wasn't competitive to be called for an interview because he did not have any current PIC time in the prior three years. He was an RJ Capt with about 2800 PIC turbine before he left for ATA. He had been an FO with ATA for the past 4 years or so. I was in the same boat as him as far as PIC time and being an FO for the last 4 years (thats where I flew the Tri-Star).

Lindsey confirmed for me, that at this time, I probably was not competitive to be called for an interview. I asked if that would be the case if I got my 737 Type and she said it probably would not change things. She did say that the competetive mins were fluid and that they may be different 6 months down the road.

Scott

 

[Pilottodd2]

Thanks Scott,
At the time of my interview I had only 1600 PIC, now I have 2700 PIC.
Could you please PM me with Lindsey's phone number. I will give her a shout and see if I can get a chance for round 2.
Thanks

 

[CHQ Pilot]

At the Open House, Lindsey said that if you are turned down, then your app goes into a second queue for the next year. You can still update it, which she encouraged. Once the year was up it went back into the queue with all the other applications. She had said the app isn't flagged or looks different when it goes back in after year is up. To the PD people, the app looks like everyone elses. She added that the ability to get another interview is based on what they are currently looking for. If you match their current criteria you will be called.

 

[Headfake14]

My first interview was just practice...I'm getting ready for the "real" one starting 2/15.

 

[Beaker]

I should have phrased the Q differently

... or asked what I'd really like to know...

Are calls currently going out to second- and third-chancers? I know there are many happily employed folks that did not get hired on their first try, but I also know many highly qualified folks that were turned down last year that have yet to receive a call.

Thanks 'Zilla. Looking forward to catching up with you.

B

 

[Headfake14]

I know of a guy here that just got turned down on his 2nd try...poor dude. They are calling 2nd timers...but I don't know how many and what they're looking for on the app. to get the 2nd call.

best of luck to ya