Originally Posted by
KnownTraveler
This might be a little off topic, but I'm too new to create posts.
What do SWA new hire base assignments look like lately, and how does it work?
If it's all Oakland out of class, then disregard questions 1 and 2.
1. At what point in indoc/training do assignments happen?
2. Who picks first?
3. I'm driving distance from MCO. Am I looking at years before landing there?
4. What is the next best base for an MCO guy, or does it really not matter since commuting is commuting?
Thanks.
You’ll get IOE and the rest of that month built for you in a base of your preference, or nearby.
You’ll bid for your first full month through the normal monthly vacancy bid, which closes the last few days of the month before bidding starts. Ex, April’s vacancy closed Feb 24.
Seniority within your class is by DOB.
I’d expect to get OAK, LAX or BWI and sometimes something in between. At the rate we are hiring, you’ll get out of OAK within 1 or 2 months.
For an MCO guy, realistically you should plan on HOU or BWI being your best alternatives and if hiring keeps up it may not be too long before you can get MCO. Before the music stopped, guys were getting it within 6 months.
hope that helps