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Old 03-04-2011, 02:02 PM
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Default SWA Taking Applications March 9-23 Until 5PM

Going to hire 100 pilots.

The application window will be open for two weeks ending March 23. Candidates will be selected for interview based on competitive experience. In-person interviews will be held in April and May.

Process:

Candidates apply through southwest.com/careers, answer prescreening questions, and upload a simple résumé. We recommend that the résumé be created in a Microsoft Word document and then attached at the end of the application process through southwest.com/careers. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications for employment will be e-mailed a link to create a detailed profile.

The minimum requirements for consideration:

USA DOT/FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP).
2,500 hours total flight time or 1,500 hours total flight time in a turbine aircraft.
A minimum of 1,000 hours in a turbine aircraft as the Pilot in Command. Only time in a fixed wing aircraft is counted toward this minimum; this specifically excludes simulator, helicopter, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV, EWO, and UAV.
Actively flying for two of the last five years preferred.
High school diploma or equivalency required.
Four year degree from an accredited school desired.
B737 type rating is not necessary for interview, but will be required for employment.
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Old 03-04-2011, 02:06 PM
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Thanks for the info.
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Old 03-04-2011, 02:34 PM
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Ive been waiting my whole aviation life for this window! I know its like buying a lottery ticket, but im participating with the highest hopes...
Best of luck to everyone!! (im off to re-read NUTS!)
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Old 03-04-2011, 05:33 PM
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Love to see hiring! Good luck guys (gals too!).
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Old 03-04-2011, 05:44 PM
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Fantastic news!! The competition will be fierce, but good luck to all
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Old 03-04-2011, 05:48 PM
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I'm not available to start working for a while (if I get out of the military) but is it still worth while to get an app/profile in?
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Old 03-04-2011, 07:38 PM
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I believe the hiring is for classes this summer. It might not go over too well to interview and then say no thanks. If you have an "available" date you can always talk to the recruiter. Good luck. Great company despite what you may hear from some here!
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Old 03-04-2011, 10:47 PM
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GET AN APP IN. Be up front with an available date. They will work with you.
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Old 03-05-2011, 09:07 AM
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With WN only hiring 100 off the street, I wonder how many they will be interviewing? I've heard rumor that the hiring rate for an interview group is 50% or less? Anyone know? Just curious.
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I heard 300 to interview...
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