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Proximity
If you are choosing between SWA and DL what does SWA offer? DL will have the faster upgrade, more pay, better LTD/retirement, and more WB flying. They also have regional partners to draw pilots from. Will SWA get the 2nd/3rd tier applicants?
I heard pilot getting CJOs today are being told class-dates six months out. That's lot of time to interview somewhere else while waiting.
SWA offers domiciles all over the country that junior pilots can hold fairly quickly (except ATL and MCO).
Schedule flexibility including reserve line holders can trade for trips, inter-domicile trading and trip pickup, and no PBS.
Low company debt and history of financial success for the last 40+ years.
Relative stability.
No farmed-out regional flying. Don’t worry, we can hire the pilots from Delta regionals, too.
AM and PM options.
Three on, four off schedules.
Free health care plan option.
New aircraft deliveries.
Domination in the US domestic market.
These are some things I consider.
When you compare pay, what are you using to compare?