SWA to hire 200

[N1atEcon]

For those who are interested the window is going to open on Sep.12 with interviews in Oct.

 

[goahead]

Good news

 

[GhettoBeechjet]

And I'll be the first to say I was wrong....so far. To be continued

 

[scoreboardII]

I guess I have to eat my projection as well, however, the last time interviewed pilots swam laps in a pool for a year. 200 is about 2% of the workforce, and only required to cover increased vacations and 117 rule issues. So, no hire for growth or retirements as of yet, I'm partially correct.

 

[GoodTimes]

Goes to show what a soda straw view we line pilots actually have. Apparently, there's a big picture that we're not privy to. Good news is a welcome change.

 

[Phlintstone]

No matter the reason, hiring folks who will be junior to me is a good thing! They better buy me beer, since I will be on the B scale another year.

Phred

 

[maxblast72]

And I'll be the first to say I was wrong....so far. To be continued

C'mon GhettoBeechjet. Southwest made $320 million during the first half of 2013 and is on track for a record $650 million net profit for 2013. Do you really think furloughs are a possibility anytime soon?

 

[JetFumes]

How long are guys on reserve in OAK?

 

[waveflyer]

That's always a relative situation- I sat reserve for a month- people 300 numbers junior sat for 2+ years.

Make the most of it- the Bay Area doesn't exactly suck- just dont hang out near the oak airport

 

[waveflyer]

Anyone know how long the window will be open?

 

[redflyer65]

I'd say it will be open for maybe a day...two at the max.


They won't run 'pools' again. Those days are over.

 

[slaquer5]

How long are guys on reserve in OAK?

Things have changed some . Now on the captain side, MDW is now the most junior base. OAK use to be .


I am sure all will not be going out west .

 

[mokitty]

Anyone know how long the window will be open?

Memo said 2 weeks. All apps evaluated, ie not necessary to be first in to be first out.

 

[waveflyer]

Just saw that- thanks mokitty
Rest seems standard SWA app stuff

 

[USAFftrplt]

Website???

 

[waveflyer]

southwest.com/careers

Submit simple resume and you'll be emailed a link to fill out a profile

 

[fam62c]

No matter the reason, hiring folks who will be junior to me is a good thing! They better buy me beer, since I will be on the B scale another year.

Phred

The four-year apprenticeship program courtesy of your MEC

 

[ASH]

Would an fo be willing to post his/her take home pay, with years of service. I know it's a bit personal but it's hard to deduce what actual pay is just from a chart, so many variables. Thinking about ditching my overseas job, but have to run the numbers, any help is appreciated.

Also, would upgrade run about 15 years for a new hire?

 

[waveflyer]

7+ year $151k fly my line

Any predictions about upgrades beyond 5 years are dependent on too many factors- what we know is it would take growth to get there before 15 years and every legacy will be shorter-

A career at SWA now is about being into SWA- not about money or opportunity-

 

[Crash Pad]

I'm near the bottom of the list and with zero growth I'm a 20 year upgrade. I'm at Airtran and they tell us we will work at SWA one day but that is just a rumor that has been floating around since 2010.

Apparently SWA is growing by 200 pilots so my 20 year upgrade is down to 19.8 years! Looks like I'll be a Captain before my newborn graduates college!