Hey Doc, I flew corporate for a Fortune 500 for several years before SW. If you want to message me privately we can discuss the pros and cons

Flew corporate and regional, don't have a degree and I've got an interview. Don't have a 737 type either. Hoping I've got a chance.

Thunder,
I got my numbers from the head of hiring RC based on the last 12 months, not the current calendar year. My apologies for not clarifying that. I know we have lost way more guys this year than last year.

I took a look myself though by comparing the projected hiring numbers from this year through July (swapa published this recently) to the number of new hires this calendar year on the cwa seniority list. Would it surprise you that the numbers match? It appears that the company is either not deleting names from cwa or adding people to some classes. I haven't gone through with a fine tooth comb yet but I did notice they will not hit their hiring quota for August.

I've been told that Southwest and a few others like pilots with different backgrounds.

I'm ready for a new challenge! I'm a third generation ag pilot and accomplished a childhood dream and lived to tell about it. With rising cost, I don't see retirement in my future and everything looks like it's going into big corporate farming.

My multi time is low but wanted to see if someone like Southwest would put the time and entergy into a pilot coming from a different flying background and groom them into 121 operations under their procedures. I don't have a four year degree but I've owned and operated a multi aircraft flying service and a small maintenance shop. Thought that would help when it comes to leadership skills.

I appreciate the direction and just putting out feelers before I started applying to the regionals. Which one are you flying with?

All you can do is try. I think you have just as much chance as anyone else. Owning and managing your own business is a plus! In any case all carriers want to see career progression and not stagnation. Taking a step NOW is better than not taking a step at all. Do what you can to check all the boxes you can. You may have a good shot at a company like Spirit or Allegiant first rather than go to a regional. Check their requirements. If you go to a regional then I'd say pick the one that will get you to the left seat the quickest and view each step at just a temporary step and move on. If you don't plan on moving you may also need to consider what regional or other airline you can easily commute on. Try to learn what each airline commuter policy is... The airlines are a rewarding way to go, but you may have to make some sacrifices.

On the Southwest application it asks how you learned of the position and under "Employee Referral" it gives a place to list a referring employee and employee number.

Can you list more than one?

So I interviewed earlier this year. I received the TBNT letter. What are my chances of getting a second interview? I know several who had to come back two or three times and get the nod on the second and third time. I exceed all the qualifications and have many references both internal and external.

I'd say excellent chance to get called back unless you totally punted the interview. Good luck and keep at it if swa is where you want to be!

Any rumors of lowering or getting rid of the 1000 TPIC?