Southwest hiring info
06-21-2015, 05:05 PM
#1661
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 456
It actually cracks me up when I hear Civilian and Military guys getting in a ****ing contest of who is better, Military or Civilian ( I am Civilian). I have been flying for the Airlines for over 11 years, and I would say that 98% of the guys and gals are great to fly with, and most have the same flying skills, they get you there safe and without getting you you in trouble with the FEDS. I mean if the Civilian guys want to get ****ed or mad it should be at HR not the Military guys. HR is the one that are setting the hiring standards not the Military guys. My philosophy is I can only control so much, and some stuff is out of my control. I have to live life on life's terms. Basically I update my apps as much as I can, and know that I will get a call someday. I could ***** but that will not change it, so I go home and just enjoy time with my family and friends.
06-21-2015, 06:36 PM
#1663
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: B737 Captain
Posts: 236
Originally Posted by Spark
How does the profit sharing work? Does it go to your retirement account or do you have the option to take cash?
Goes in the Tax-deferred profit sharing account. Mutual funds similar to a 401k.
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06-21-2015, 06:42 PM
#1664
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: B737 Captain
Posts: 236
Originally Posted by JDFlyer
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As for their call signs (i.e. pledge names they give themselves) nothing will irritate them more than simply calling them the name their mothers gave them. To give you a preview of what you can expect, we actually have a real life, "Maverick" at SWA. It is just an embarrassment.
As for their call signs (i.e. pledge names they give themselves) nothing will irritate them more than simply calling them the name their mothers gave them. To give you a preview of what you can expect, we actually have a real life, "Maverick" at SWA. It is just an embarrassment.
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06-21-2015, 08:24 PM
#1665
Furloughed Again?!
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,795
I wasn't trying to start a civ vs. military feud. There's enough of that sophomoric BS. Just trying to paint a picture of the qualifications that seem to win a classdate from both career paths. I'm sorry I even posted anything.
06-22-2015, 10:13 AM
#1668
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: 737 Right
Posts: 1,385
Originally Posted by Spark
How does the profit sharing work? Does it go to your retirement account or do you have the option to take cash?
So, even though our retirement pay historically lags the other airlines, last year with our profit sharing we had the best retirement pay.
There's a lot of stuff about profit sharing and retirement that is up for play in contact discussions. Don't expect it to stay the same.
06-22-2015, 10:34 AM
#1669
Furloughed Again?!
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,795
Rotten deal for FOs. We have to invest more of our take home to get the match. Captains exceed the cap and their investment is returned in cash. Kind of a virtual B-fund. Those who can least afford it are penalized greatest.
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