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04-03-2014, 10:12 AM

#11

TailHookIP

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Does anyone know anyone who has gotten a SWA invite without a type?

04-03-2014, 11:39 AM

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ZapBrannigan

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SWA still hiring

There were a few pilots in one of the January classes who did not have the type when they interviewed in October.

04-03-2014, 12:17 PM

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RunawayTrim

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SWA hiring

Does anyone know the name of the person in charge of hiring at Southwest so I can address my cover letter appropriately, rather than having it read to "whom it may concern". Thanks.

04-03-2014, 02:27 PM

#14

longhauler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TailHookIP

Does anyone know anyone who has gotten a SWA invite without a type?

Yes, a very good friend of mine. He was hired contingent upon acquiring the type.

04-03-2014, 09:29 PM

#15

Zoomiefoosh

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Originally Posted by RunawayTrim

Does anyone know the name of the person in charge of hiring at Southwest so I can address my cover letter appropriately, rather than having it read to "whom it may concern". Thanks.

Rocky Calkins
Manager, Pilot Hiring 737 Captain at Southwest Airlines

04-03-2014, 11:51 PM

#16

321pilot

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How do LORs work at SWA? I think there is a link to submit them on PilotCredentials, but the application instructions from this week mentioned them being submitted on SWALife. Is the PilotCredentials link only for non-SWA pilots?

Also, do the LORs need to be submitted again during each job window, or are they attached to you permanently once they are submitted?

Thanks!

04-04-2014, 02:50 AM

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ClippedWing

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Originally Posted by 321pilot

You cannot have a LOR submitted prior to an invite to interview. In other words, they have NO value until after the interview (i.e., Decision Board.)

04-04-2014, 04:37 AM

#18

e6bpilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ClippedWing

You cannot have a LOR submitted prior to an invite to interview. In other words, they have NO value until after the interview (i.e., Decision Board.)

This is good gouge. That has been told to me by several of my SWA buds. They said that if I get the interview invite to let them know and that they would submit one. Your references will also get called after the interview, so it is a good idea to prep the waters by letting them know and asking them if they will say the right things.