Will SW Hire US Airways Pilots?

[reepicheep]

I ask because I recently talked to someone who claimed that some Southwest pilots did some checking and told her they would specifically avoid hiring any US Airways people. I tend to discount this type of rumor but thought it was worthy of passing along; maybe some SW folks can clarify or (hopefully) deny it.

FWIW, SW would be hard-pressed to find a more thankful and motivated group of folks to hire than ex-USAirways.

 

[typhoonpilot]

This rumor was going around a few years ago because of Airways pilots that actually left SW when recalled by USAirways in 98. I know of a couple of guys hired since 9-11 so unless there is a new policy change with the upcoming interviewing my answer would be that it is a bad rumor.

Typhoonpilot

 

[klhoard]

US Airways folks

Sorry SWA. . . . we've got dibs on them. . . .

 

[PTinbound]

If they hired Coop, they'll hire anybody!

 

[SWA/FO]

Not true!! SWA will hire the right Pilot regardless of their past employment... I mean gosh, we even have ex-Delta guys here.

 

[CoopDog]

PT's just trying to bust my balls. But it does mean there's hope for any retread looking for new wheels.

Good luck down there dude!

 

[General Lee]

SWA F/O,

How can you tell? They are the SW pilots asking for "Wind checks." I guess that is a Navy thing? (Since they were always used to landing into the wind on a carrier, now they fear it....) Thanks for hiring our guys....

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[spanky2]

SWA F/O,
I have seen some ex-SWA pilots in Delta classes in years passed. Guess it depends on which side of the fence you are on.

 

[FlyBoeingJets]

FedEx is the one who doesn't like to hire furloughed folks. They've been burned before.

BTW, I know of at least one Major that tells its pilots that they will call you back even if you submit a letter of resignation. (They will remain anonymous.)

I would say the Delta guys are VERY fortunate to be hired by anyone. They are the most likely to leave when called back.

On the other hand, I believe a Delta guy is now at ATA. Maybe a training contract is not such a bad idea if it gets furloughed guys back to work. It guarantees your "sincerity".

 

[meanstreak]

I know several US Airways guys in the pool at SW. I don't know where some of you guys get your information.