SWA Training

[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!

 

[topdawg]

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!

Thanks

 

[Ironhoot]

Bring a car.

 

[npilhuj]

Question

If your references get called is that half the battle.

This for the info.

 

[FurloughedAgain]

I was rejected via email. Didn't even warrant snail mail.

 

[scoreboardII]

refences called means you still have a chance, you made it past the interviewers, now the panel decides.

 

[npilhuj]

Another question

When the board meets does it take a couple days for the call. Some one said its the day after. I think that would be to quick. I was just inquiring for hopefully the day I get lucky. Thanks for all the help.

 

[mule]

My advise would be to put 75 percent of your concentration on the sim. You'll be spoon fed what you need to know in class. Don't get wrapped up with crazy details about the aircraft systems. I've found that they want you to know what a switch does when you throw it or what triggers a light to come on, not the exact pressure that a pump operates at. Above advise is right on about letting go of your previous life.

While your at it, don't get to wrapped up in tying up any lose ends at home. Let your family take care of that stuff. It's there job to help you out during training!

Oh...and I would also advise you not to worry about how to spell the word "advice." It really doesn't matter...

 

[SIG600]

While your at it, don't get to wrapped up in tying up any lose ends at home. Let your family take care of that stuff. It's there job to help you out during training!

Oh...and I would also advise you not to worry about how to spell the word "advice." It really doesn't matter...

You're kidding right?

 

[LeeRoyJenkins]

When the board meets does it take a couple days for the call. Some one said its the day after. I think that would be to quick. I was just inquiring for hopefully the day I get lucky. Thanks for all the help.

It really depends. I was called the Monday morning after the board met. (They met on a Friday) However I know a few guys that were called about a week later.

 

[Lear70]

You're kidding right?

That's some funny stuff right there!!