Swift Air - The truth
08-01-2019, 05:13 AM
#561
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Swift Air - The truth
Originally Posted by TiredSoul
With all due respect Mexi but if you know it all so well why are you still at Swift? Don’t think we’ve ever met but from your posts you seem like a decent enough guy. You can get better then this.
Well just like most trying to go to the next step. Obviously if you’re not a navy top gun or Air Force astronaut your path is not as easy and I’m very proactive in the app process. I don’t really have interest in ULCCs or doing long haul at Omni or atlas. At this point I think I have every box checked that can be checked for most places if not all.
So while I’m here if I can help make somethings better for us then even better. Not all of us are supplemental lifers. This place has helped me build a lot of good experience and done some very unique kind of flying that your average Canadian space shuttle driver will never do.
Last edited by mexipilot84; 08-01-2019 at 05:23 AM.
08-01-2019, 12:32 PM
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iaero-groups-swift-air-partners-with-southwest-airlines-destination-225-pilot-development-program-300895077.html
Quote from the article:
"We're excited and privileged to be partnering with Southwest and this innovative career development program," said iAero Group Chief Executive Officer, Robert Caputo. "The iAero Group team that was focused on making this happen, led by Swift Air President Jeff Conry and COO Boris Van Lier, looks forward to helping solve the increasing pilot shortage problem in our industry."
Anyone have any more info on this?
Quote from the article:
"We're excited and privileged to be partnering with Southwest and this innovative career development program," said iAero Group Chief Executive Officer, Robert Caputo. "The iAero Group team that was focused on making this happen, led by Swift Air President Jeff Conry and COO Boris Van Lier, looks forward to helping solve the increasing pilot shortage problem in our industry."
Anyone have any more info on this?
08-01-2019, 12:42 PM
#563
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Originally Posted by MedSledDriver
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iaero-groups-swift-air-partners-with-southwest-airlines-destination-225-pilot-development-program-300895077.html
Quote from the article:
"We're excited and privileged to be partnering with Southwest and this innovative career development program," said iAero Group Chief Executive Officer, Robert Caputo. "The iAero Group team that was focused on making this happen, led by Swift Air President Jeff Conry and COO Boris Van Lier, looks forward to helping solve the increasing pilot shortage problem in our industry."
Anyone have any more info on this?
Quote from the article:
"We're excited and privileged to be partnering with Southwest and this innovative career development program," said iAero Group Chief Executive Officer, Robert Caputo. "The iAero Group team that was focused on making this happen, led by Swift Air President Jeff Conry and COO Boris Van Lier, looks forward to helping solve the increasing pilot shortage problem in our industry."
Anyone have any more info on this?
Even in the southwest page it’s vague, no info or requirements yet.
08-01-2019, 12:56 PM
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Is there a fee to apply to the Destination 225° pathways?
There is no cost to apply; however, candidates advancing through the selection process will be responsible for all costs incurred, including but not limited to:
Obtaining a USA DOT/FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
Completing an aptitude assessment
Travel & accommodations to and from the testing center
Costs associates with the testing and interview process (including travel accommodations)
Once selected, participants will be responsible for all associated costs of the program.
There is no cost to apply; however, candidates advancing through the selection process will be responsible for all costs incurred, including but not limited to:
Obtaining a USA DOT/FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
Completing an aptitude assessment
Travel & accommodations to and from the testing center
Costs associates with the testing and interview process (including travel accommodations)
Once selected, participants will be responsible for all associated costs of the program.
08-01-2019, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mexipilot84
Even in the southwest page it’s vague, no info or requirements yet.
Where do pilots tend to go after Swift? Would it be at least a little smart to grind it out at Swift for the 737 type, SIC and PIC time, and then go to work in China when the economy finally tanks here?
I’m pretty sure this southwest thing is 💯 gimmick.
08-01-2019, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MedSledDriver
Things have been slowing down at my regional and I think about just grinding it out at Swift. I have nothing anchoring me down like a wife or mortgage.
Where do pilots tend to go after Swift? Would it be at least a little smart to grind it out at Swift for the 737 type, SIC and PIC time, and then go to work in China when the economy finally tanks here?
I’m pretty sure this southwest thing is
gimmick.
Where do pilots tend to go after Swift? Would it be at least a little smart to grind it out at Swift for the 737 type, SIC and PIC time, and then go to work in China when the economy finally tanks here?
I’m pretty sure this southwest thing is
gimmick.Seems like lately spirit a lot.
08-02-2019, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MedSledDriver
Things have been slowing down at my regional and I think about just grinding it out at Swift. I have nothing anchoring me down like a wife or mortgage.
Where do pilots tend to go after Swift? Would it be at least a little smart to grind it out at Swift for the 737 type, SIC and PIC time, and then go to work in China when the economy finally tanks here?
I’m pretty sure this southwest thing is 💯 gimmick.
Where do pilots tend to go after Swift? Would it be at least a little smart to grind it out at Swift for the 737 type, SIC and PIC time, and then go to work in China when the economy finally tanks here?
I’m pretty sure this southwest thing is 💯 gimmick.
Also Jet Blue all depends I personally haven’t seen anyone leave to just anywhere to get away
08-02-2019, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MedSledDriver
Things have been slowing down at my regional and I think about just grinding it out at Swift. I have nothing anchoring me down like a wife or mortgage.
Where do pilots tend to go after Swift? Would it be at least a little smart to grind it out at Swift for the 737 type, SIC and PIC time, and then go to work in China when the economy finally tanks here?
I’m pretty sure this southwest thing is 💯 gimmick.
Where do pilots tend to go after Swift? Would it be at least a little smart to grind it out at Swift for the 737 type, SIC and PIC time, and then go to work in China when the economy finally tanks here?
I’m pretty sure this southwest thing is 💯 gimmick.
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