SWA or Bust
11-21-2017 | 05:15 AM
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SWA uses a scoring system so you’re going to need, realistically, around 5,000+ and TPIC to be anywhere close to competitive unless you have some Instructor/Check Airman/Management experience (box checking). You might want to invest in a 737 type if you can handle the expense as this is another box that will score you some serious points.
11-21-2017 | 07:01 AM
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Swa only hires about 50% of the pilots who interview. You will be stuck in a loud, cramped 737 cockpit (but they use headsets which is a plus). To put all your efforts into getting hired at swa only is crazy. They might not like you and then what? Good luck.
11-21-2017 | 08:12 AM
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As others have said, definitely get on with a regional ASAP, and build up as much time as possible.
Also, as previously mentioned, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Apply to everyone.
If you get multiple job offers, that's a GOOD problem to have.
Also, as previously mentioned, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Apply to everyone.
If you get multiple job offers, that's a GOOD problem to have.
11-21-2017 | 08:41 AM
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It’s more 65-75% based on data for this year. I’ll give you the cramped cockpit though.
11-21-2017 | 08:53 AM
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And the 737 isn’t that cramped.
Have you been turned down? Wondering because you seem upset.
11-21-2017 | 09:12 AM
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If you think “3 of 9” is 50% then there’s no wonder on why you were turned down.
P.S. The newer 737-800s and definitely the Max are much quieter. And BTW....You’ll be sitting while flying, not roaming the cockpit so big deal. The 747-400 isn’t much roomier with regard to the pilot’s seats.
P.S. The newer 737-800s and definitely the Max are much quieter. And BTW....You’ll be sitting while flying, not roaming the cockpit so big deal. The 747-400 isn’t much roomier with regard to the pilot’s seats.
11-21-2017 | 09:17 AM
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That’s only 1 group out of six that interviewed that week. So using your group’s numbers, out of 54 candidates 18 would not be hired.
That’s still around 67% being hired.
When I was hired two years ago, only one out of our day’s candidates wasn’t hired.
I still feel that if you can score an interview, they want to hire you.
That’s still around 67% being hired.
When I was hired two years ago, only one out of our day’s candidates wasn’t hired.
I still feel that if you can score an interview, they want to hire you.
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