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throttleweenie · 08-26-2008, 07:27 AM

Lori

I'm prepping for an interview at Southwest, and haven't interviewed for 23 years for anything. I feel I'm a SWA pilot trapped in a "Brand X" uniform for the last 22 years.
My creds are credible: 2,000 F/O Guppy, 4,000 PIC Guppy, Check Airman in Guppy, 19,000 TT, and almost 22 yrs overall of Legacy Airline experience, no accidents, incidents, busted rides, just EZ flyin' all the way.

But, I'm 53. A young 53, but still, 53. I was offered an interview within 2 months of submitting my app. I know that if they look at some dates, such as school graduating, they will figure out my approximate age, but do they really care how young or old an applicant is?

In '86, I had a few gray hairs, and thought about dying them, but didn't. got the job. There're the same # of black now as gray then. Same THC, though (Total Hair Count).

Thanks for your thoughts!

TW

08-26-2008, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
throttleweenie On Reserve Joined APC: Aug 2008 Position: 757 & 767 Capt Posts: 13	OLD(er) Applicants Lori I'm prepping for an interview at Southwest, and haven't interviewed for 23 years for anything. I feel I'm a SWA pilot trapped in a "Brand X" uniform for the last 22 years. My creds are credible: 2,000 F/O Guppy, 4,000 PIC Guppy, Check Airman in Guppy, 19,000 TT, and almost 22 yrs overall of Legacy Airline experience, no accidents, incidents, busted rides, just EZ flyin' all the way. But, I'm 53. A young 53, but still, 53. I was offered an interview within 2 months of submitting my app. I know that if they look at some dates, such as school graduating, they will figure out my approximate age, but do they really care how young or old an applicant is? In '86, I had a few gray hairs, and thought about dying them, but didn't. got the job. There're the same # of black now as gray then. Same THC, though (Total Hair Count). Thanks for your thoughts! TW