Muredhawk

The application selection system is neither robust nor complex. It’s an email inbox and it’s scope only reaches down as far as the person is willing to dig through the stack. Keep applying often and when they dig into it hopefully you’re near the top.

DEC are still going on as needed but don’t expect it without significant experience in the theaters western operates.

Upgrades are still around a year and success is completely based on multiple levels of evaluation and recommendation. They are trying to upgrade based on seniority but there is a high washout rate. If you’re asked to upgrade, SERIOUSLY ASK YOURSELF AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY. It’s a put up shut up moment. They will give you everything you need but will not hold your hand through upgrade. The guys who are sitting at the top of the FO list have either tried and not made it, been passed up by others feedback, are not qualified, or just don’t want to. The 11 is a different animal and they make you take it into less than nice places. Regardless, god bless the MD.

All said it was a great and an invaluable experience. It was an difficult job but I loved it. The experiences were great and the people were even better.

Western has had people leave for UPS, American, FedEx, Delta, Southwest, Spirit, Jet Blue, Corp, regional, Kalitta, Atlas, Emirates, Etihad... point is it’s what you make of it.

If you’re negative or that guy... do the Western Pilot group and yourself (in that order) a favor and look elsewhere.