Would you go to the WN interview without the 737 type?
06-25-2008 | 10:40 AM
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I interviewed w/o the type, got hired, then got my type. Interviews have started up, and requirements have not changed--type is only required to start training, not get an interview.
That said, I would suggest getting the type now if money is not a factor. You will definitely get called quicker for an interview. Biggest advantage from the company's standpoint is that the more guys with a type that they interview and subsequently hire, the more guys that are available for training ASAP. With the pool being drained quickly, SWA wants to hire as many guys/gals w/types to make sure the training pipeline is not interrupted if classes continue thru the end of the year. And all indications are that this is the case.
That said, I would suggest getting the type now if money is not a factor. You will definitely get called quicker for an interview. Biggest advantage from the company's standpoint is that the more guys with a type that they interview and subsequently hire, the more guys that are available for training ASAP. With the pool being drained quickly, SWA wants to hire as many guys/gals w/types to make sure the training pipeline is not interrupted if classes continue thru the end of the year. And all indications are that this is the case.
06-25-2008 | 12:20 PM
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06-25-2008 | 01:10 PM
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Any 121 pilot that's been around long enough to build quality, competitive total and turbine pic times should* have connections at WN.
* Unless that person lived in base and flew round trips between Missoula and Bellingham only.
* Unless that person lived in base and flew round trips between Missoula and Bellingham only.
06-25-2008 | 01:46 PM
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Money always matters.
Make an informed decision, understand the consequences.
Pros/Cons of getting the type as I see em:
Pros
It demonstrates comittment to the company/getting the job.
There is a proven track record of being able to interview sooner with a type. This directly translates to being on property sooner=higher seniority=$.
Cons
Costs money with low chance of return on investment unless you get hired at SWA. Historically about <20% of intervewees get hired.
Shows high level of desire/commitment to SWA, which is tough to explain to other companies in the event of an unsuccessful attempt at SWA
That said, I interviewed there w/o a type and got hired, took a year to get an interview, probably 5-9 months longer than it should (but that is a swag at that) and then getting a type, waiting for a class will cost me almost a year of seniority, you can do the math, but no matter how you calculate it, a year of hiring and lost seniority is a big #, especially at SWA. I chose to wait, I knew the consequences and don't regret my decision at all. Some folks would second guess it, but only through the prizim of 20/20 hindsight, and not one of them offered to pay for my type before I got hired.
Everyones situation is different, good luck with your decision. You can PM me if you have specific questions.
SD
Make an informed decision, understand the consequences.
Pros/Cons of getting the type as I see em:
Pros
It demonstrates comittment to the company/getting the job.
There is a proven track record of being able to interview sooner with a type. This directly translates to being on property sooner=higher seniority=$.
Cons
Costs money with low chance of return on investment unless you get hired at SWA. Historically about <20% of intervewees get hired.
Shows high level of desire/commitment to SWA, which is tough to explain to other companies in the event of an unsuccessful attempt at SWA
That said, I interviewed there w/o a type and got hired, took a year to get an interview, probably 5-9 months longer than it should (but that is a swag at that) and then getting a type, waiting for a class will cost me almost a year of seniority, you can do the math, but no matter how you calculate it, a year of hiring and lost seniority is a big #, especially at SWA. I chose to wait, I knew the consequences and don't regret my decision at all. Some folks would second guess it, but only through the prizim of 20/20 hindsight, and not one of them offered to pay for my type before I got hired.
Everyones situation is different, good luck with your decision. You can PM me if you have specific questions.
SD
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