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."

My application on sea/careers says the same thing. I'm guessing someone is actually looking at the apps now and is sending links as they get through apps. I don't think you're done yet. Good luck!

I wasn't sure how the whole process worked. Right after I did the swa/careers site I jumped right over to pilotcredentials.com. So, technically, prior to this window opening, no I didn't have a profile.

I wouldn't fret Herkdrivr,
They want everything in by 30SEP., I don't expect to hear anything till Oct anyway.
I interviewed once and they really treated us great, will see what happens this round.
Best of luck to everyone!

Duh. Thanks. I read this a couple of days ago but mentally associated it with the discussion about there periodically not being any jobs to apply for on the SWA site, i.e., the ability to apply was up and down on the site.

Excellent! Good hunting to all!

Second time was a charm for a couple of my buds, good luck!

As far as being treated well, one guy I know went so far as to say he'd had such a great time at the interview that he'd like to go back and do it again just because everyone was so nice, and he hated interviews...

Has anyone who has interviewed that did not get the job in a previous opening, that has already had a profile on pilot credentials get the second email asking to fill out a profile?

I applied again the day it opened and have only got the one email saying thanks for applying. I interviewed once already in 2011 but was unsuccessful. Just curious if anyone is in the same boat I am.

ATR42,
Interviewed once before as well.
Had profile on swa/credentials that I hadn't updated in a long time.
Received "New Hire Window to Open" e-mail from SWA support dept., stating the window was opening, fill out everything on SWA/careers site and update your file on SWA/credentials site.
Did so that morning (THU 12SEP).
Received 2nd e-mail from SWA the next morning (13SEP) which was an automated response stating my application was received.
My status on SWA/careers is now "closed" which I take to be normal at this point in the process.
I hope this helps and sure wish you the best of luck.

Yes. Interviewed in 2007. Applied on 12th at swa/careers. Auto reply on 12th. Notice of app window open e-mail on 14th. Go to pilotcredentials e-mail on 17th.

Applied the day the window opened. No Pilot Credentials email as of this morning.

2300 hours (1900 hours fighter, IP/FE), new regional FO, no 737 type, Service Academy grad, MBA.

If anyone wanted to share, would like to know how many hours people have, have the type, four year, military, etc. Could be fierce I imagine.

4700 TT
2800 TPIC
4-yr degree
Check Airman
737 type (along with 2 others)

Didn't get a phone call the last 2 windows. Hoping 3rd time is the charm!

Best of luck to all :)

3600TT
3300PIC
737 type
Times approximate. All tactical military. Got hired during the last window. In my class of 24 about 1/3 pure military, 1/3 pure civilian, and 1/3 had both backgrounds. Hours from not that many, like me, to a lots for some of the civvie regional flyers.
I think if you're over the minimum requirements, you shouldn't sweat the hours. Good luck... And hurry!

9500TT
4000TPIC
737 type
No Mil.
4 yr degree
Interviewed SWA once.

Good luck... :)

Interesting, I applied the previous two windows and this one. The previous two I did not have a degree and got the pilot credentials link. Now I have my degree and more time 8800 TT no type and did not get the link? I did however, go onto pilot credentials and update my existing account. Thoughts?

Sounds like the emails with the links are still going out. Keep the faith!

FYI... From Southwest...

Thank you for your question. You did everything correctly. You need to apply to both websites to be considered for hire. We are having a few IT issues on the Southwest.com website. This is delaying an email that will be sent out to all qualified applicants directing them to the pilot credentials site. The emails should be going out as we speak but please pass on to all your friends that they can go ahead and begin filling out the profile at their earliest convienience. As you know, its a long process and we want everyone to have plenty of time to complete it.

Great updates all. Mine-applied on 12th, received 2nd email on 17th. I suspect they're just catching up.

As to quals: 3800TT, F16EP/IP, B52, No type, Some civilian time, MBA + another unused Master's. Never interviewed/Good luck. It'll be fierce.

Thanks for the info Tulsa, best of luck to you and everyone on here.
3500TT
1400TPIC
4-year degree
No Mil
No 737 type

6000tt
1500 pic
no mil
757/etops instructor
737 typed
previous swa employee for 10 years

7200 TT
1700 TPIC
Four year degree
Cl-65 B737 B777
Good luck all!

Anybody that applied on Saturday or after get the link yet?

5800 TT (3200 helo + 2600 ME turboprop)
2500 TPIC (1300 helo + 1200 ME TP)
C-130/H-60 IP/Examiner
4 year degree
All military
No 737 type
Applied 9/14, no 2nd e-mail yet.

interview 2008 - trying again

10,577 TT
5,021 PIC 737
1,861 PIC Mil Jet
3,145 SIC 737

We'll see this time!

Just out of curiosity, when could someone expect to upgrade if they've been with Southwest since the early 2000s. Can an individual who does not make it through up grade return to the right seat?

I believe they have an "up or out policy," but I'm not positive.

Early 2000 hires already in the left seat. '04 hires currently upgrading.

No up or out policy, you can choose to remain an F.O. indefinitely. A failed upgrade will be allowed to return to the right seat provided they can pass an F.O. PC.

Do your homework on probability of selection vs cost of type and QOL in Oakland. Not bad idea to review best case upgrade times. A good company but no longer the best job in the industry for new hires. YMMV.

I applied on Saturday and got the email today referring me to the swa.pilotcredentials website. Apparently its not a myth afterall...:)

Got mine today too. I was getting nervous that this journey ended before it began.

Yeah I know someone else that applied this weekend and got the link for SWA PC also.