Shot down by SWA
04-04-2014 | 10:56 AM
#81
Gets Weekends Off
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From: A320 Left
Unfortunately there is no way to attach an excerpt of my March pay sheet here. But FWI my gross earnings for the past month was just over $17,000.00. As a somewhat junior narrowbody captain, 36 years old, flying for a small LCC, I don't think that's bad at all. Yes, I flew some OT and forfeited some of my days off. FedEx or Southwest wages? Nope...but it's not too bad. Our contract is up next year and hopefully we'll be able to achieve significant gains without earning another "battlestar pin."
*not trying to create a discussion about which airline is best. Just a point to those rejected and frustrated by SW that there are other descent options out there, be it DL, AA, NK, B6, etc...Personally, all things considered, I wouldn't accept a job there even if they handed it to me for free.
*not trying to create a discussion about which airline is best. Just a point to those rejected and frustrated by SW that there are other descent options out there, be it DL, AA, NK, B6, etc...Personally, all things considered, I wouldn't accept a job there even if they handed it to me for free.
04-04-2014 | 12:18 PM
#82
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It was simply an application pool flush, JUST LIKE USAir DOES, and not unlike AA did when they sent out TBNK, reapply in 6 months.
04-04-2014 | 04:27 PM
#83
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From: 767er Captain
I'm STILL trying to figure out how so many people are calling this an ACTUAL rejection. It has NOTHING to do with getting hired. The interview process was NEVER EVEN EXECUTED.
It was simply an application pool flush, JUST LIKE USAir DOES, and not unlike AA did when they sent out TBNK, reapply in 6 months.
It was simply an application pool flush, JUST LIKE USAir DOES, and not unlike AA did when they sent out TBNK, reapply in 6 months.
Carry on without me.
04-04-2014 | 07:32 PM
#84
On Reserve
Joined: Jan 2013
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Are we talking about the same airline?
on another thread...
Got the call last night for the April 30th class! Chief confirmed there are 3 more classes to follow. Can't wait to get started.
Btw, 8500 total, 5000 tpic CRJ, 121 regional, non check airman, 73 type
Good luck guys, the interview experience is awesome.
Not exactly military ex-astronaut.
on another thread...
Got the call last night for the April 30th class! Chief confirmed there are 3 more classes to follow. Can't wait to get started.
Btw, 8500 total, 5000 tpic CRJ, 121 regional, non check airman, 73 type
Good luck guys, the interview experience is awesome.
Not exactly military ex-astronaut.
04-04-2014 | 10:25 PM
#85
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I WASN'T flaming you. I was agreeing with something you wrote. It's much ado about NOTHING. There was NO conditional offer of employment extended.
04-05-2014 | 05:12 AM
#87
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From: A320 CA
04-05-2014 | 07:24 AM
#88
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From: 767er Captain
04-05-2014 | 07:56 AM
#89
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I'm STILL trying to figure out how so many people are calling this an ACTUAL rejection. It has NOTHING to do with getting hired. The interview process was NEVER EVEN EXECUTED.
It was simply an application pool flush, JUST LIKE USAir DOES, and not unlike AA did when they sent out TBNK, reapply in 6 months.
It was simply an application pool flush, JUST LIKE USAir DOES, and not unlike AA did when they sent out TBNK, reapply in 6 months.
What's the difference between the other airlines that that leave the window open continuously vs. one that opens and closes the window? My thinking is the TBNT email followed by immediately re-opening the window is a very positive thing. Since Oct, plenty of people have picked up offers with AA, DAL, UAL. Why waste the time and energy on extending an Interview offer to someone that isn't interested anymore.
04-05-2014 | 09:23 AM
#90
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It's sad to hear that a fully qualified pilot with "enlisted" military experience was not afforded better treatment. Up untill the 80's there was a law requiring favored treatment for veterans. Newt and co-herts did away with that, along with another requirement of the same conditions for former airline personnel. it's really had nothing to do with actual experience or qualifications for a long time. Yes, there is a price for this situation. Delta saw it in the 80's, American in the 90's and FedEx cannot seem to land a DC-10 without major structural damage. IF airlines or any corporation were forced to pay a stiff enough price for their policies, a policy change would probably occur. However, as a case in point, the airline that ran two inexperienced pilots ragged leading to the deaths of all onboard was allowed to hide in bankruptcy. Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career.
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