Thanks! I appreciate it.

I'm a little confused about the email with a link to pilot credentials. I already had a profile on there from 2011, I updated it before the window opened and once the window opened I filled out the app on southwest's website. Is there something I'm missing?

I don't think so. I got "the email" today from SWA with the link. Basically, they tell you to make sure you go to pilotcredentials.com and create/update your account. You should be good.

If you don't get the email your resume and online app didn't make it to the next step.

Quick note to advise my experience.
Also had a file on the credentials site from previous years.
Filled out questionnaire on swa/careers site, then updated my credentials file with new resume attached.
All of this last Thursday when the window opened and had no trouble.
Received an E-mail from SWA the next morning (just after 8am) stating my application had been received.
Thats it thus far.
Hope this helps and wish you the best of luck.

My experience exactly. BUT, when I sign into my SWA account and click on "Applications," for my 12 Sep application under "Job Status" it says "Closed," just like my two previous apps (March and October 11). Have I been tossed already? :(

I posted my stuff on sea/careers on day 1. Got a confirmation email the same day (auto generated). Today, I received this email. Meh, on second thought there's a confidentiality notice at the bottom of the email. So I've removed the direct quote of the email I received. Bottom line in the email is they tell you to go to pilotcredentials.com and complete/update your application by 30 September.

Not sure Hrk,
Just checked mine and it says the same (closed).

Itso,
I take it you did not already have a profile at pilot credentials?

Does your app section on the SWA page show "closed?"

Note Post #93
"Don't worry about the job status saying "closed". As long as you applied and got the confirmation "thank you for applying" email you're good to go."