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MatthewAMEL 09-12-2013 05:25 PM

It's great if you already live in OAK. Sucks if you are commuting.

$ TFP/Hr is only part of the consideration.

dudemize 09-12-2013 05:44 PM


Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL (Post 1482966)
Any new hires need to keep in mind they have 1,500+ AirTran guys left to transition over. All of whom will be senior. You will be scraping the bottom of the list for 5+ years.

I don't think anyone would argue that the "prime" years for getting hired at SWA are well behind us, however, there are still plenty of folks out there that would consider themselves very fortunate to get hired (myself included).

Of course, after 2 years of commuting from the east coast to OAK for reserve, opinions might change. I recommend everyone stay far far away. United and Delta are much better.;)

Hops and Barley 09-12-2013 07:31 PM


Originally Posted by Tac D (Post 1482702)
I've applied previously and got this e-mail today:

Southwest Airlines will be opening our pilot hiring window September 12th and remain open for approximately two weeks. To express interest in Southwest Pilot positions, please go to Southwest Airlines Careers. Once there, click “View All Job Postings” and express interest in the open pilot requisition by uploading your resume and answering the prescreening questions. Please note, an applicant only needs to apply one time on the Southwest Airlines Careers website.

Having a profile on Pilot Credentials will NOT make you a Pilot candidate for consideration; you must also take the steps above to express interest through Southwest Airlines Careers. If you previously applied through southwest.com during our last hiring event, it is still necessary to complete this step to be considered.

After completing the steps above on Southwest Airlines Careers, please also review and update your existing profile at https://swa.pilotcredentials.com/ . Some areas on that website have changed and it is important that your profile information is current, complete and accurate.

Interviews will be granted on a qualifications review and competitiveness. Potential training class dates are tentatively scheduled beginning the first quarter of 2014.

Sincerely,
Southwest Airlines

Anyone like me who previously applied who has an updated profile not get an email like this? 2 options I guess. 1) wait for the email. 2) go to the careers website and apply anyway. Thoughts anyone?

dudemize 09-12-2013 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by Hops and Barley (Post 1483139)
Anyone like me who previously applied who has an updated profile not get an email like this? 2 options I guess. 1) wait for the email. 2) go to the careers website and apply anyway. Thoughts anyone?

Go to the careers website and apply. It is irrelevant if you already have a profile on pilotcredentials. Everyone still has to go through the careers website first.

Flydaplane 09-12-2013 08:39 PM

When I save as .txt all the formatting gets screwed up. So do I go fix all formatting, recenter stuff, re-space stuff again? Or does it magically correct itself on the other end when they try to view it. Resume looks pretty jumbled in .txt. I've never used .txt format for a .doc before????

dogpilot 09-12-2013 09:41 PM

This may seem like a silly question, but here I go. On the application it asks about the 737 type rating at time of employment. Is this a question of currently being in possession of the type or a willingness to obtain said type if hired?

texaspilot76 09-13-2013 06:25 AM

How long would it possibly take to hold DAL? If you are on reserve, can you request to sit reserve in a domicile other than the one you are based in?

Roper92 09-13-2013 06:51 AM


Originally Posted by dogpilot (Post 1483218)
This may seem like a silly question, but here I go. On the application it asks about the 737 type rating at time of employment. Is this a question of currently being in possession of the type or a willingness to obtain said type if hired?

Willingness to obtain by class date.

workingforfree 09-13-2013 06:52 AM

Odd, but I just went to SWA Careers and the job is no longer there ... and under "your applications", it's showing closed.

Roper92 09-13-2013 06:55 AM


Originally Posted by Flydaplane (Post 1483188)
When I save as .txt all the formatting gets screwed up. So do I go fix all formatting, recenter stuff, re-space stuff again? Or does it magically correct itself on the other end when they try to view it. Resume looks pretty jumbled in .txt. I've never used .txt format for a .doc before????

I'd use the "resume builder" if I were you. It allows you to enter all of your information without worrying about poor formatting. You can update your actual resume on pilotcredentials.com.


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