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10-11-2013 | 10:38 AM

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roscoe329

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From what I understand is that the only people getting invited to interview have the 737 type rating?

10-11-2013 | 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by roscoe329

From what I understand is that the only people getting invited to interview have the 737 type rating?

No, u need to be ex military (tax break) or fly a heavy.

10-11-2013 | 11:16 AM

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Trying to learn as much as I can about SWA. Does anyone know how senior DEN is? Is it possible to get there as your first base?

10-11-2013 | 11:23 AM

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block30

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No, u need to be ex military (tax break) or fly a heavy.

What do you mean by that? Do airlines get tax credits for hiring veterans? Thanks.

10-11-2013 | 08:00 PM

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I have been told by a Captain in the know that they plan to interview 144 in Oct and Nov respectively. Not sure of the plan beyond that.

10-11-2013 | 09:33 PM

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What do you mean by that? Do airlines get tax credits for hiring veterans? Thanks.

All companies get benefits for hiring vets. It's a big deal right now in all fields. It was a joke though, I am sure that is not the case.

10-12-2013 | 04:31 AM

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Rad1

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The most junior SWA FO bases are OAK (most jr.), PHX, then LAS. DEN seems to be middle of the road for FOs. I would guess you could probably hold (at least a reserve) line in DEN once you get about 100-150 below you.

10-12-2013 | 04:48 AM

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itsokimapilot

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Good to know, thanks Rad1. If the premise of SWA's hiring is having additional pilots for FAR117 and vacation wouldn't that mean that all of the bases would need a few extra pilots? Or do you think more senior folks will jump ship from OAK and move to the more desirable bases?

10-12-2013 | 05:10 AM

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Rad1

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The trend has been for new hires to start in OAK, then move east as more new hires come in below them. I got hired in Feb 2012. Due to the new hire stagnation since then and the (more senior) Air Tran flow, I am still stuck in PHX. My goal is to work my way east as my seniority improves. I know of several very junior FOs that live on the east coast and commute clear cross country every weekend to their bases in OAK, PHX, and Vegas. I strongly anticipate those 3 bases will remain junior, with migration east as seniority allows.

This is a great company, I love it here; and keep in mind I sit reserve every weekend with an 8 hour commute. I love my job and it can only get better. Don't listen to the haters. I wish you the best of luck.

10-12-2013 | 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptYoda

I have been told by a Captain in the know that they plan to interview 144 in Oct and Nov respectively. Not sure of the plan beyond that.

If they are hiring 200 pilots 144 to be interviewed in Oct/Nov seems a bit low. Does anyone know if emails are still going out?

This "new hope" thing is stealing my attention away from beer, baseball, and football... OK, well maybe not the beer.