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Zapata 01-22-2010 06:50 AM


Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 748566)
Geeez, touchy touchy... All I said was is that is eerily similar to pay for training. I didn't say it IS... Personally, I think it sucks that SWA requires it ahead of time. And... I don't think it's worth it. JMO. Flame away all you SWA guys. You got your gig.. I got mine. I wouldn't trade, and maybe you wouldn't either. I couldn't care less one way or the other.


A) There's no "touchy touchy" from my end. B) Your quoting of my post was originally addressed to highsky.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ma...tml#post747367

hmmmm, with the defensive language in your post, me thinks you're posting under two separate APC accounts.:rolleyes:

LuvJockey 01-22-2010 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 749078)
Nice.. arrogant post. I hope it doesn't bite you in the arse someday. remember.. all the things you mentioned were once proudly enjoyed at DAL. Even the Roman empire fell too... So, enjoy it while it lasts.. but as you rub everybody's nose in it, don't expect sympathy when it's your turn in the box.

That's pretty funny right there...I'm sure that you would have a lot of sympathy for SWA guys, if it weren't for that one comment.:rolleyes:

Hilarious.

tsquare 01-22-2010 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by LuvJockey (Post 749264)
That's pretty funny right there...I'm sure that you would have a lot of sympathy for SWA guys, if it weren't for that one comment.:rolleyes:

Hilarious.


Well actually I would, Einstein since I have lots of friends that work there.

tsquare 01-22-2010 10:35 AM


Originally Posted by Zapata (Post 749181)
hmmmm, with the defensive language in your post, me thinks you're posting under two separate APC accounts.:rolleyes:

No.. just one account. And maybe I just took that post the wrong way (gosh THAT never happens).. But my post is defensive in nature because theis is more of a SWA thread, and I feel as if I am a guest here... and I don't want to offend anybody... really. Sorry, couldn't hold off on the arrogant post though... anyway, I'll take my leave iof you guys, and you can burn my avatar in effigy.

Ciao

Tankerhead 01-22-2010 01:02 PM


Originally Posted by mesasurvivor (Post 748966)
Hey...no need to worry. The SWA People Department and the pilots who interview applicants do an excellent job of weeding out bad attitudes and bitter people like MILPILOT. They would blow him out of the water pronto whether he has a type or not. My guess is that he interviewed without the type and was notified that his sterling personality just wasn't a fit for Southwest.

I know that it is easy to pass on Southwest. Why bother with the best salary in the business, best working atmosphere and a secure future when you can choose another avenue that offers endless chaos (furloughs, low pay, pay reductions, outsourcing to regional carriers, nasty relations with management) Who wants such a boring career?!

I would probably take that desk job you were talking about. Best bet is a cubicle without a phone so you won't have to work and play well with others.

Umm, I think MILPILOT17 is a Southwest guy and was just being sarcastic....

That's how I took it.

BTW, I went to HPA in Oct 08 (nice timing!) and faithfully update my SWA app each month. I can't wait to get a shot at working there.

contrail67 01-22-2010 01:11 PM


Originally Posted by mesasurvivor (Post 748966)
Hey...no need to worry. The SWA People Department and the pilots who interview applicants do an excellent job of weeding out bad attitudes and bitter people like MILPILOT. They would blow him out of the water pronto whether he has a type or not. My guess is that he interviewed without the type and was notified that his sterling personality just wasn't a fit for Southwest.

I know that it is easy to pass on Southwest. Why bother with the best salary in the business, best working atmosphere and a secure future when you can choose another avenue that offers endless chaos (furloughs, low pay, pay reductions, outsourcing to regional carriers, nasty relations with management) Who wants such a boring career?!

I would probably take that desk job you were talking about. Best bet is a cubicle without a phone so you won't have to work and play well with others.

20/20 hindsight expert....I am not surprised with your Mesa screenname either...at least you are consistent....and I bet you even watch the bachelor, as he has to go on national TV for a date....and say "I want to be just like that guy with his SWA uniform on."
If he has to pay for his job...he probably has to pay for his women too!!!

MILPILOT17 01-22-2010 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by Tankerhead (Post 749460)
Umm, I think MILPILOT17 is a Southwest guy and was just being sarcastic....

That's how I took it.

BTW, I went to HPA in Oct 08 (nice timing!) and faithfully update my SWA app each month. I can't wait to get a shot at working there.

Tankerhead, you're right on the money. I was just being sarcastic with a buddy of mine. It just blows my mind that someone would not be willing to make a small investment in order to land a great job. I guess these people are the same ones that don't invest in the stock market? I guess you could buy/sell naked puts/calls (it's the options market) without any investment, but if you're wrong it's gonna cost ya big (see any comparison to landing a good airline job?). Good luck when the SWA interview happens.

Moondog 01-23-2010 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by mesasurvivor (Post 748966)
Hey...no need to worry. The SWA People Department and the pilots who interview applicants do an excellent job of weeding out bad attitudes and bitter people like MILPILOT. They would blow him out of the water pronto whether he has a type or not. My guess is that he interviewed without the type and was notified that his sterling personality just wasn't a fit for Southwest.

I know that it is easy to pass on Southwest. Why bother with the best salary in the business, best working atmosphere and a secure future when you can choose another avenue that offers endless chaos (furloughs, low pay, pay reductions, outsourcing to regional carriers, nasty relations with management) Who wants such a boring career?!

I would probably take that desk job you were talking about. Best bet is a cubicle without a phone so you won't have to work and play well with others.


MilPilot whats up? All this time I thought you were a SWA guy but accoriding to mesadude you failed the interview.:D Talk to ya soon.

flaps 9 01-24-2010 08:44 AM


Originally Posted by dojetdriver (Post 749027)
Airline history has shown time and time again, airlines that posessed those traits didn't hold on to them forever. You can be at #1 today, may not be that way tomorrow.

Just for another 20yrs 3mo's and 26 days.......but who's counting :D

MILPILOT17 01-24-2010 09:34 AM


Originally Posted by flaps 9 (Post 750360)
Just for another 20yrs 3mo's and 26 days.......but who's counting :D

Will you be 60 or 65?:):( Plan accordingly!


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