Originally Posted by
Hawaii50
it also means there are a lot less pilots on property and upgrades are much slower. Can't have everything in this business.
SWA is great but most guys don't seem too happy with the company when I'm jumpseating. Slow upgrades and a contract 3 years late.
Exactly right. SWA runs a lean manning model. The combination of low manning and very efficient trips makes it easy to make money if you want to.
I definitely agree with the 2'nd part as well. The co. is overplaying their hand and ****ing off lots of people in the process. I like the scheduling, flexibility, and the ability to earn but I wont bend over backwards to help the co out until I see a drastic change in management style.