Southwest hiring info
07-28-2015, 05:18 AM
#1922
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Joined APC: May 2015
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Originally Posted by ANGFlight81
Hey guys, back ground check complete. References were called; is this good or bad that I haven't gotten a phone call or email yet? If it's good is it a long wait after this?
On pins and needles here!
On pins and needles here!
Sounds like they've switched to a virtual decision board. It used to be fairly predictable when the board was, and when you could expect a call. Not so much now. I know it's a tough wait, but with your references called you're certainly on the right track.
07-28-2015, 05:45 AM
#1924
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Originally Posted by ANGFlight81
Spark, I know i've heard of it happening but is it common to have references called and get the "No" email?
Well I'm no expert, still waiting to go to class, actually.
It seems like having references called at least means that the interview team felt that you have a good chance to get through the decision board. I don't think the company wastes money and resources on complete screw ups.
That being said, there is a reason they call references, and I'm sure they get a few skeletons that they didn't know about on occasion. I believe those are the dudes who "have their refs called" but get the TBNT email.
07-28-2015, 05:52 AM
#1925
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Posts: 191
Originally Posted by Spark
Well I'm no expert, still waiting to go to class, actually.
It seems like having references called at least means that the interview team felt that you have a good chance to get through the decision board. I don't think the company wastes money and resources on complete screw ups.
That being said, there is a reason they call references, and I'm sure they get a few skeletons that they didn't know about on occasion. I believe those are the dudes who "have their refs called" but get the TBNT email.
It seems like having references called at least means that the interview team felt that you have a good chance to get through the decision board. I don't think the company wastes money and resources on complete screw ups.
That being said, there is a reason they call references, and I'm sure they get a few skeletons that they didn't know about on occasion. I believe those are the dudes who "have their refs called" but get the TBNT email.
07-28-2015, 06:33 AM
#1926
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Joined APC: Sep 2014
Position: Interview Consulting
Posts: 230
Originally Posted by Fuseplug
Any details/rumors you could share?
Got the call today for the 16 September class.
9 June interview/1 July board
Mil Heavy IP/EP
3100TT
2000 PIC
737 Type
Got the call today for the 16 September class.
9 June interview/1 July board
Mil Heavy IP/EP
3100TT
2000 PIC
737 Type
Upped classes from 24 to 26 a month.
Centerline Interview Consulting
07-28-2015, 07:35 AM
#1928
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Posts: 19
I just came from Dallas doing my AQP. Told they added 2 more classes for the year for a total of 16 classes in 2015. Also told they would be continuing hiring into 2016. Just finished my first year. Reserve is reserve, but if you live in a domicile it really is not that bad (not my situation). I average 110-120 trips per month on reserve not picking up any extra days. Usually work 16 and have 14-15 off a month. Good Luck to all.
07-28-2015, 09:45 AM
#1929
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Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,796
Originally Posted by Spark
felt that you have a good chance to get through the decision board. I don't think the company wastes money and resources on complete screw ups.
You might be a little careful there. Many, many of us didn't make it through on our first interview. On my first one I never had my references called and, as expected I didn't get hired.
A few years later I gave it another try and was successful.
Although my wife seems to think I'm a complete screw up, I'm not sure I'm ok with YOU saying it.
07-28-2015, 09:49 AM
#1930
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Southwest hiring info
Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
You might be a little careful there. Many, many of us didn't make it through on our first interview. On my first one I never had my references called and, as expected I didn't get hired.
A few years later I gave it another try and was successful.
Although my wife seems to think I'm a complete screw up, I'm not sure I'm ok with YOU saying it.
A few years later I gave it another try and was successful.
Although my wife seems to think I'm a complete screw up, I'm not sure I'm ok with YOU saying it.
Point taken, poor choice of words. Drinks on me if I ever run into you!
And you're exactly right, I know several outstanding airman who were shot down their first interview.
The point I was trying to make, and please take with a grain of salt because I'm a nobody, is that it seems that people who the interview team isn't confident in never have their references called, and don't get hired.
Last edited by Spark; 07-28-2015 at 10:28 AM.
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