SWA Classes
 

Hey all,
I just got the word from Glo in the Training Center. As of now, SWA is running one class in July, and two each in August and September.
Good Luck,
bs

Thanks for the info. Hopefully I will get called soon!

You wouldn't know the start dates would you. Last I heard, the next class to get notified should be a 1Aug start. However, they seemed to be wrong about everything they predicted for the July classes.

I got a call from SWA Pilot Hiring today. I was told there are 300+ in the pool, there is one class in July and will be three in August. I interviewed with the type in May and met the June DB. She said I can expect a class in December or beginning '08.

Not sure who would have the better info, Pilot Hiring or the Training Center, but there appears to be a disconnect between them regarding the number of classes in August.

When did you guys interview? I interviewed on Mar 19 with type, and was told to expect the first class in August? Curious if that matches what you are hearing.

I received my type in April and was selected during the Feb. DB. I was told in June that I was tentatively scheduled to start class in August they would be notify me by letter approximately 3 to 4 weeks prior to my class date. I have been trying to contact the Peoples dept. to no avail. to see if things have changed.

If anyone does have any answers that would be greatly be appreciated! :o

I guess we interviewed together on March 19th. I'm available on August 15th and I haven't heard anything.

My pool date is 20 March and I have an e-mail from HR saying that I will be in the next confirmed class. The last I heard, they expect that to start on the 1st of August, but they've been very hit and miss on predicting class dates.

If you interviewed with a type, your pool date is your interview date.

If you interviewed without a type, your pool date is the day you finished your type.

My latest rumor is one class in July starting on the 18th and three classes in August.

The word I heard from People dept. is specific Aug class date(s) have not been decided on, and that they would know better in about 2 weeks. July 18 is what I heard for next class.

Got my type on 25 May. I'm told I still have 4 classes ahead of me before I'm on property.

Anyone been called for a class date after August 1st? If so what's your pool date?

Friend of mine has an Aug 22nd class. He had to pass on the Aug 1st class. I can't remember when his DB was exactly (Apr or Mayish), but, yes, he already had the type. Got called last week for it.

My pool date is 22 May. I heard from a friend that the PD told him that there would be 3 classes in Aug, 2 in September and no more classes for the rest of the year. Another fellow poolie said today that his PD contact told him 3 classes in Aug, 1 in Sept and none for the rest of the year.

I hope I don't have to wait until Jan to start class, but I guess it's better to be in the pool than out of it.

You got that right, I hope to be swimming soon!

I'm hearing the same thing. A buddy of mine in training now called to tell me that the pilot group is having 3 classes in Aug. Another friend, and fellow poolie was told no more classes after Sep. I'm right on the bubble, and may have to wait 'til next year as well. I'm calling tomorrow to find out for sure. :confused:

I wouldn't sweat it too much guys. It's common for the PD to say there will be no more classes beyond a certain date. I wouldn't be surprised if they schedule more classes after September. I was hired into a class in 2000 that was not scheduled until a month prior. They said "no more classes after X month" and then scheduled one anyway. Then again, what do I know? I'm just a line jockey. :)

S.B

I believe that DB is not relevant to pool date. If typed, your pool date is your interview date regardless of DB date. If not typed your pool date is the day you get your type.

I called yesterday morning to inquire about a start date and was told that if I didn’t hear anything by the middle of next week to call back. I got a call this morning and was offered the August 15th class. My pool date was March 19th and my date of availability is August 15th. There is another class tentatively scheduled for August 22nd and then two in September. Calls for the August 22nd class should start sometime next week or the beginning of the following week if they do indeed have one. There are no classes scheduled for October or November and possibly one in December. I asked if they were planning on stopping the interview process in August as previously posted and I was told that they were going to continue to interview, just at a slower pace.

It is good that we have all these friends and buddies to get all this good gouge. Live by the gouge die by the gouge.

It is funny to see where we think the bubble is or would be if there are no classes after Sept. I interviewed with the type on April 23 and I think I am on the bubble. Hoping to start in Sept but the guys in the Aug classes are filling them up with March pool entry dates.

Have fun swimming I am positive it will be worth the wait.

I hope you're not on the bubble, since you are a month ahead of me! Good luck--I think you still have a shot at a late Aug class.

Anyone heard any rumors about plans for the new LAS domicile? With the slowdown, is that location opening on schedule?

You should be good. Call Ronna on Monday. She was very helpful. If you don't have her number pm me and I will give it to you.

Had a friend interview last week. PD said no more interviews after August until beginning of 08. Also, anyone hired from their interview class last week should expect a class in summer 08.

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hey thanks for the info. will have my type on aug 19th. interviewed in june and was on the last DB. what would be your estimate on a class based on what you are hearing?

Grady,

Assuming some of the guys in last week's interviews already had the type, you would be pooled behind them. If they are being told June 08, you will be after that. As others have said, that is a long time frame and things could change either direction. SWA only officially skeds classes about 6 weeks out, so anything beyond that is just a projection and is easily adjusted. FWIW, most of the time, the PD folks are pretty close with their predictions...They were a little too aggressive with their projected hiring needs, but I do not think even GK had decided they would slow growth so much until very recently.

Just as a point of reference, my pool date is April 9th and no class date yet. I've heard that the classes on 1 and 15 August are now filled and there may be a class on 22 August - I don't think anyone has been called for this one yet. Then I've also heard maybe 2 classes in September and rumours of December or January Classes. Good Luck everyone. Better to be in the pool than not!

Thanks for the info. A December class would be a welcome surprise.

I have a 22 May pool date and right now my best guess is Jan or Feb.

I appreciate all the updates from guys in contact with the PD on the latest info!

On the outside of the pool
 

I typed in late May, submitted my app in late May, and now I'm looking at a possible Summer/Fall 08 class IF I get hired?! I'm more likely to get hired by UPS or FedEx sooner........this really sucks! My app has got to be on the top of the stack for the next round, but it's looking like that could be quite a while. :mad:

How many other people out there were expecting the interview email and didn't get it???

Hundreds... I submitted my app w/ type in Jan and waited until June to get an invite for a July interview.

Two guys in my squadron are sitting in the same boat as you. They have a bunch of hours w/ the type and are just waiting for the interview.

You should be real close. I know they are filling Aug 15 with the last few day of March and first few in April. I would guess you would be in the Aug 22. How many guys did you interview with that had the type and were accepted.
Good luck

You're right. That would really suck.:confused:

Just spoke with HR today, they said that 2-3 classes in august, possibly 2 in september, not confimed yet , none in Oct or Nov, maybe 2 in Dec. Then still open for first quarter of next year. My pool date is on june 10th. not sure exactly how many in front of me. Hope this helps to anyone else wondering. Things also change, this is the airline industry. HR also said that I would be looking at 1st qtr of 08 for a class date.

Update: Just got called for the 22 August Class. Pool Date is 9 April. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.