Southwest hiring in 2011
12-20-2010, 06:57 AM
#32
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Position: ANG
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I just finished up my type. I wanted to wait, but being on active duty orders at the moment, I didn't know when I would have the opportunity to take 2 weeks of leave again.
A SW recruiter came by to see our class, but she had no hiring news, other than the poolies being brought in. She did admit that the hiring department is the last to hear of such things.
A SW recruiter came by to see our class, but she had no hiring news, other than the poolies being brought in. She did admit that the hiring department is the last to hear of such things.
12-20-2010, 08:58 AM
#34
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Position: 737 Right
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Originally Posted by Grumble
How does SWA look at military guys coming off active that are applying? Is it a huge detriment to apply before getting the type?
You can apply without the type but if you're interviewed I would try to have it by interview time.
If hired you have 6 mos to get the type.
Last I heard, we're interviewing internals only for pilot positions right now for classes that will start after the poolies are done. There is currently no word on hiring beyond that and they haven't opened up the application window to the public
12-20-2010, 12:01 PM
#35
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Position: P-3C
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Originally Posted by dudemize
I just finished up my type. I wanted to wait, but being on active duty orders at the moment, I didn't know when I would have the opportunity to take 2 weeks of leave again.
A SW recruiter came by to see our class, but she had no hiring news, other than the poolies being brought in. She did admit that the hiring department is the last to hear of such things.
A SW recruiter came by to see our class, but she had no hiring news, other than the poolies being brought in. She did admit that the hiring department is the last to hear of such things.
12-21-2010, 08:49 PM
#37
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Position: ANG
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Originally Posted by P-3Bubba
Just curious. I did Higher Power (I'm guessing that's where u went) in 09 with 1 other guy in the class. How many people went through with you? SWA was so quiet they didn't even send over a HR rep.
12-22-2010, 07:17 AM
#39
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Position: P-3C
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I understand dropping the type because of the AirTran merger, but honestly it's been part of the culture Herb developed and with so many qualified applicants on the street it really delineates those who are committed to SWA. Now, I have the type so I'm biased, but I think something else is happening. SWA is preparing a massive growth expansion. They wi blow up the Carribean and add Hawaii. They are going to position themselves as THE discount domestic airline, as they connect AirTran cities into the SWA network and philosophy of fast turns and market domination. Change is in motion with Major mergers and the Majors finally realizing the $$ is in International routes. SWA will need to hire and quickly. They will need hundreds and types will be taken care of in training.
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