Who is applying to SWA?

[elcid]

3000 TT
1600 PIC Turboprop
EMB First Officer


Pretty low time compared to the others. As the others said though, pretty much anyone who meets the mins is going to apply. You've probably got the whole spectrum out there. Good luck!

 

[atp160]

Paper App: Oct 02
Type: May 03 @HP
Online App: Jan 04
Part 121 EMB Checkairman
Total time: 6800 hrs.
PIC: 3000 (Jet & Turoprop)
38 years old
BS in Aeronautics
About 2500 hours doesn't count since it's Blackhawk helicopter time. My time will come

 

[Av8tor X]

Regular Line Guy

36 years old
Currently- Living the dream and LUVing it!
3500 hours last 36 months
TT 6800
ME 6300

ERJ PIC 2600
SF3 PIC 500

5 yrs 121
3 yrs 135

Not a check Airman
No special awards or accomlishments EXCEPT having the greastest Family on earth
Will be typed on or about October 17, 04
Labled: one of the most colorful character you'll ever meet


Paper app: Oct 02
Online app: Apr 04

 

[CaptainBrazilia]

Still Waiting (Patiently...I think)

Typed: May 02 (THX to Mike S. at K&S)
Paper App: January 03
Re-Applied via Online: Jan 04
TT: 4,968.3 (but who's counting)
PIC Turbine: 2,300 EMB/CRJ

Still waiting...trying to be patient. Hoping the trigger is the 5,000 hour mark. Only one box left to check...Line Check Airman...but I'm hoping to make that in the next month or two.

Southwest is the only major I've ever wanted to work for. I hope I'm at least able to get a shot at it soon. Fortunately I'm also quite satisfied with my current position.

 

[Bill Nelson]

Pay
For
Interview

I still haven't figured what's worse; PFI or Pay-For-Training. Or is it the same???


Bako Cap,

Flying RJ's for janitor wages is the worst. If you thought you could pass the type ride, you would be getting a type and applying too!

 

[satpak77]

I still haven't figured what's worse; PFI or Pay-For-Training. Or is it the same???

yeah I just can't figure out how all these colleges charge for tuition and after 4 years and getting a degree you are now qualified to be hired by some companies

I guess that is Pay For Job, PFJ

 

[johnny taliban]

Flying RJ's for janitor wages is the worst.

Bill makes a good point. But if you dont accept one of these low paying jobs how are you ever gonna get the experience that companies like SWA want? From what I have read on these boards, SWA prefers military PIC and 121 PIC. Well, flying an RJ will get you that 121 time and make you competitive. It does not appear to me that guys flying part 135 or 91 are getting the call from SWA so maybe accepting janitor wages is the way to go. I for one am doing my part to help my fellow brethen out by not appying to the regionals but I believe that this approach has made me less competitive.

Johnny

 

[zymotic]

Don't know any janitors that make six figures. Yes, you can make six figures flying the CRJ900 at Mesa with some seniority and picking up extra time.

 

[ATRCAPT]

Qualifications

6,000 TT
4,500 ME
3,500 turbine
2,700 121 PIC turbine
Check Airman
4 year degree
B737 Type (Jan 2003)
Paper App (June 2002)
On line app (Jan 2004)
Three l.o.rs from SWA folks

...and absolutely NO INTEREST FROM DALLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I even named my new-born son HERB! (No, I'm just kidding)
The call will come one day.

 

[johnny taliban]

ATR,

for what little its worth, you may take some comfort in knowing that when I read stats like yours I realize that I am in no position to complain about SWA not calling me. Im sure your phone will ring long before mine.

Johnny

4800 TT
4500 JET
1850 JET PIC
4 year degree
...oh yea, and a 737 type. I think I will go fishing.

 

[miles otoole]

ATR,

for what little its worth, you may take some comfort in knowing that when I read stats like yours I realize that I am in no position to complain about SWA not calling me. Im sure your phone will ring long before mine.

Johnny

4800 TT
4500 JET
1850 JET PIC
4 year degree
...oh yea, and a 737 type. I think I will go fishing.

Be patient my son, be patient. Don't forget the Wild Turkey when fishing. Good luck.

 

[RocketRob]

7,000 hours,
5,000 jet,
3,400 jet pic,
paper app 10/01,
check aiman letter,
73 type (6-04),
and a partridge in a pear tree!!!!!!


No interview call........ dohhh

 

[njcapt]

I'll bite too.

7400 TT
2000 TPIC

Civilian
Former 121 Regional Check Airman
B737 typed
Current B737-800 F/O

Starting at SWA on Oct. 4th !!!

You Dik! I was wondering when the exodus would start from ATA. I just filled my OL app out three weeks ago, and am hoping for a second chance with SWA.

Congrats.

11,000 TT
3500+ PIC Turbine
737 Type
750 PIC 737
Interviewed 10/00
Letter 11/00

 

[fokkers&beer]

No Calls

5400TT
2400 Multi-Turbine PIC all scheduled 121.