SWA Training

[HighSpeedClimb]

They should have sent you a welcome packet with the memory items, limitations and flows, flows, flows. If you have these things down prior to class you'll be way ahead of your classmates. If not don't worry but it will speed things up. And as others have said on this thread, forget about your life before and how you did it at your other airline. There's a reason it's done how its done here. It works...

 

[scoreboardII]

In this order: Memory items, limitations, flows, at least be able to get the jet started, the climb descent stuff is NA for sims.

If you have time, review the profiles for normal TO, V1 cut, SE ILS, abnormal starts.

Lastly, avoid badmouthing the company that just hired you while standing in the hall as the chief of training walks past. True story.

 

[redflyer65]

In this order: Memory items, limitations, flows, at least be able to get the jet started, the climb descent stuff is NA for sims.

If you have time, review the profiles for normal TO, V1 cut, SE ILS, abnormal starts.

Lastly, avoid badmouthing the company that just hired you while standing in the hall as the chief of training walks past. True story.

More than just a few times.

 

[LukinUp]

Ok for planning purposes what is the pay in training? Just trying to get my family budget established before I head out for 6 weeks. One less thing to think about while I'm there.

 

[C-17 Driver]

Ok for planning purposes what is the pay in training? Just trying to get my family budget established before I head out for 6 weeks. One less thing to think about while I'm there.

When you find out let me know... I started last week and I still don't know what it is!

 

[Captain Fulough]

You get paid for the guarantee until line qualified of 85/87/89 trips depending on the month length 28,29/30/31. First year pay is $50.17 per trip. So for Feb it would be 85x$50.17 for the month.

Can't remember when the first check actually is. Welcome to SWA!

 

[skypine69]

You already have the type rating, so you know the airplane.

What a crock. I have a type rating in the 737 and the only thing I can recall about it is that there are 2 engines.

 

[jonjuan]

What a crock. I have a type rating in the 737 and the only thing I can recall about it is that there are 2 engines.

Actually, there are three.

 

[FCPhotography]

No per diem until you start IOE.
Free noise cancelling headset when you show up.
Uniform expenses $300-400 ...deducted from paycheck.

Training 6 weeks. Usually get to do IOE from any base you want ...but not always. 4 days off minimum after IOE so you can catch up with the family. Going home on the weekends is usually possible for the first 3-4 weeks depending on where you live. The last 2 weeks get pretty busy and no time to go home. Spouses or partners can also come and visit during the weekends (first 3-4 weekends) since they get flight benefits right away. Nice pool and fitness center at the hotel,...van takes you to a nice grocery store, and there are microwaves and refrigerators in every SWA room.

After IOE scheduling builds you a line to fly for the next month out of whatever base you want...usually but they don't have to.

Overall,.. great experience and they are very good at getting you through training.

 

[LukinUp]

Thanks Captain Furlough and FC! Exactly the information I was hunting around for.

Cheers

 

[SWA GUY]

1) Make some good friends while in training.

2) Cooperate and graduate.

3) Drink beer after class/sim.

4) Keep the big picture and do 1 day's work at a time.

5) If you are a civilian, sleep during the Jepp explanation period.

6) If you are former/active Mil., sleep during the bombing/air-to-air refueling/1-v-1/formation flight period.

7) It ALWAYS comes together 10 minutes before the check ride, always.

Lastly, have FUN AND ENJOY yourself. Only you will determine how much stress is placed on yourself, or how little for that matter.

 

[m80drvr]

Hey Folks

Do you get full sized cockpit posters (the typical three piece set)when you get to training. I like those on the wall when I'm training.

Thanks

 

[Whaler]

Not full sized but yes you get some

 

[topdawg]

Interviewed last month and have not heard a word yet. Heard they had the board meeting on Jan 24. Does anybody know how long it takes them to let you know your status? Do they reject you via email?

 

[LukinUp]

Interviewed last month and have not heard a word yet. Heard they had the board meeting on Jan 24. Does anybody know how long it takes them to let you know your status? Do they reject you via email?

Rejection comes by snail mail. Offer of employment comes by phone call. I know they're working double-time to get people hired and into classes quickly so I'd expect a phone call by the end of next week maybe. Letter takes a little longer I'm sure. Please don't drive off a cliff next Friday though as the timeline is never in stone. :laugh:

GOOD LUCK!