More intel
I've confirmed with the folks I trust that the "near" future looks bright for new hires at SWA.
Back in June I believe when the first word of the July class was confirmed I was told there were 2 more classes tentatively scheduled for Aug. This appears to still be the case, no the PD aren't filling classes so pls don't call them to confirm/deny this. Again, THEY ONLY DEAL WITH THE NEAR TERM & NO RUMORS (had to put that in for Jenn, Amanda, everyone's sake there!!!)
Additional indicators are that the flight ops side is readying itself for a sudden & rapid increase in the number of new hire training. I won't go into detail but one of those factors is the outcome of the new contract extension that is being voted on & will be concluded around 19 Aug. Once that is finalized & other factors firm up hiring will increase again. No idea on numbers in classes, dates or anything else, too soon to get that specific. The good news is that things will pick up for those in the pool & this is very important, FOR THOSE WISHING TO INTERVIEW ALSO!!!
Again I have no idea when interviews might start again but certainly sometime in the fall would be realistic if classes are to be filled with current poolies. There is enough poolies to keep classes filled with bodies probably into late this year & early next year.
I don't usually put out news unless I feel pretty confident that it will turn out to be true & while there are obviously factors out there that could change this forecast the future as always looks bright for SWA. 2Qtr results come out tomorrow & will show a profit, the analyst say around $80M, we'll see. That obviously bodes well for us also.
Continue to keep the faith & hang in there. If you have specific questions don't hesitate to PM or ask on here. But again I don't have specific dates, numbers or other details just that more info should be forthcoming soon from flight ops & after 19th Aug when the votes are counted. Good luck & God Bless,