[QUOTE=zippy;302726]I am in the 13 Feb class. There are 13 poolies in the class and there were 4 deferrals. So the pool went through 17 spots (assuming those 4 turn down the next class as well, which would remove them from the pool).

Zippy,
13 is a pretty small number. Is that what the next few classes will look like or will they be bumped back up to 20? How much notice did you get for the class?

Thanks for any intel,
Bernie

[quote=Bernie;303973]Bernie--

I was notified 4 weeks to the day prior to my class. That seems to be what they've done in the past as well.

Nobody really knows what the size of the next few classes will be except for the training dept. My class is supposed to be 16 total (1 retrainee, 2 dudes from the FAA, 13 poolies). If I had to guess, I would think the next few classes would be 16 as well, but that is just my guess. I really don't think anybody really knows for sure and any intel would be speculation. I think the added problem of the 60+ guys coming back just muddies the water further.

When I get to class I will try to get more intel. Best of luck, man.

Zippy,

Does it look like the next few new-hire classses are going to be all going to OAK? Any word as to how long we can expect to be there before we can get a bid back to the East Coast bases? Just curious as to what you guys have been told/hearing. Thanks.

Buttermaker

The last I heard the new hires are still going to Oakland, but a few have ended up starting in Las Vegas.

My buddy got MDW after 3 months, but that was back in March. I really don't know how long it will take now with the classes slowing down and nothing seems to be set in stone. A year ago it was taking guys 7-8 months to get to HOU and DAL (the two most senior bases).

Just as an FYI----I was in the Sept. 5th class and have been trying to get to the East coast since then.... Spent one month in OAK and have been in Las Vegas ever since. Hope that helps!

Thanks for the input Zippy,

With things slowing up, it seems that new hires could be based in OAK/LAS for quite some time before being able to get back to the east coast (MCO or BWI). I'm not complaining, just curious as to how long I can expect to commute to OAK/LAS. Any new hires from the Jan 9th class have any intel?

That rumor is going around at COPA where there are a number of retired SWA guys getting ready to go back to SWA as F/Os. Any validity to that? If so, wonder what pay would be in the offering.

I was an August new hire and still cant get back east....guys in the class before me are now starting to get MDW as well as one from my class. Slow moving to say the least but as we all know that can change in heartbeat..for better or worse...good luck

I wouldn't plan on the East Coast any time soon. I've been flying the line for 10 months. Looks like I am going to get booted from BWI for a second time in three months. PHX seems to be the most junior base for FO's. Second place is a close tie between LAS and OAK.

OAK is most junior followed by LAS and PHX.