Swa New Hires
 

I want to start off by saying congratulations to all that will receive a call from Southwest this week!

It will be probably helpful to all, for those that do get called, to briefly touch on their backgrounds. That way, we can see what kind of applicant they are looking for.

Again, congrats guys!

SWA New Hire
 

Adding to this new post to provide data point to those interested:

All numbers include SWA .3 conversion per sortie

2650 TT
2210 PIC
1020 Multi engine, all PIC
All military jet time
Higher Power July 2008
Interview Sept 2008
Decision Board / Call 22 October 2008
Class ??? hopefully next spring sometime

Lots of instructor / evaluator time from fleet (EA6B) and training command (T45). Stan and check pilot. I highly recommend Higher Power if interested in SWA, and I did interview prep with Fae Simmons in San Antonio, Tx. I had three letters of rec (one CO, one SWA Capt, one peer) and I believe about 9 internal recommendations for the decision board (no way to know if they did it or not). Hope this helps, good luck to all on the DB, and for those awaiting interviews.

Congrats Bacon!

I 2nd the Higher Power Endorsement! Great place to go for the type.

Glad to be jumping in the pool. Here is my info:

.3 conversion added

3215 TT
2475 PIC
2200 Jet PIC
2380 Multi-Engine
HPA end of Jul 08
Interview 3 Sep

Military guy with B-1, T-38 Instructor, and F-16 time, most of my time was T-38 IP time. Took 6 written LOR's to interview, anywhere from 6-9 internal SWA rec's (6 confirmed 3 unknown). Best of luck to everyone else!

Anyone know if you need a SW emp. recommendation (he didn't have one)? My DH interviewed in August. He has over 10,000 TT and several types. He is on a trip right now so I don't know if he has been called.

I'm kind of thinking he won't be because of how he answered a question about his current employer.

Obviously not looking for much experience!

WOW! That seems to be a little bit of a slam there b727.
What do you think a lot of experience is then? Does type of flying weigh into your matrix? I guess in the end maybe it isn't all about the hours and more about what you can do (and from some other posts I've read - what suit you wear :rolleyes:)

In any case - congrats Bacon and Waldo. Best of luck.

USMCFLYR

Congrats to all!

Privileged to Move One Step Closer to Join the SWA Family
 

Congratulations to everyone who has heard something so far. If you have not yet heard anything, no worries!! I am sure the call will be coming.

I received the phone call earlier this afternoon.

For anyone who may be interested here is my flight info:

Total Time: 4700
Total Jet/Twin-Turbine: 3500

Part 121 DHC-6-300 PIC: 1100
DHC-6-300 Check Airman and Instructor Pilot

Part 121 CL-65 PIC: 420

All civilian flying, no military experience.
B737 Type Rating: Higher Power Aviation April, 2007

Education: 4 Year Undergraduate (B.A.) and 3 Year Graduate (J.D.) Degree

4 External Letters of Rec, 3 Internal Letters of Rec
Called for 1st SWA Interview: Early August, 2008
Interview: Middle of September, 2008

Again, congratulations to all who have heard good news so far!!

Cannonball !!!!
 

Congrats to everyone else who "got the call" today. The gentleman who called me said they were running behind on notifications so don't give up hope if you haven't been called just yet.

Here is my info:

Total Time: about 4050 hours
Jet PIC: Over 3300

Military (Active Duty and Illinois ANG) KC-135 AC, IP, EP, Chief of Stan Eval (retiring after 25+ years)

737 type from Higher Power. Highly recommend, Thanks to Mark, Sandy, Brenda, Destiny and all the crew at HPA for a wonderful experience!!!!

Interviewed on 9 Sept.

Four internal recs (Two Capts and two FO's) and 5 letters from senior leadership in my unit.