Chances?
#1
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 126
Chances?
I was curious what the chances are for an Army rotary/fixed wing pilot (2000 hrs fixed wing/2400 hrs rotary) to get an interview invite without any jet time?
All my time is in the various Army C-12's. I did the Wheels Up/Part 135 thing for a minute, but still in a King Air. Currently doing the contracting thing in Afghanistan. I have a CJO from Envoy but won't be able to start until sometime in the summer due to finances and a baby due the beginning of June.
I was just curious if there was a chance to getting an interview prior to getting to Envoy?
Second question.......Are there any regionals to consider that are better than the others, or any I should stay away from? I'd highly consider Mesa knowing that I could land in IAH or DFW right off the bat. Otherwise I'll most likely be commuting to ORD or LGA with Envoy.
Thanks!!
AP
All my time is in the various Army C-12's. I did the Wheels Up/Part 135 thing for a minute, but still in a King Air. Currently doing the contracting thing in Afghanistan. I have a CJO from Envoy but won't be able to start until sometime in the summer due to finances and a baby due the beginning of June.
I was just curious if there was a chance to getting an interview prior to getting to Envoy?
Second question.......Are there any regionals to consider that are better than the others, or any I should stay away from? I'd highly consider Mesa knowing that I could land in IAH or DFW right off the bat. Otherwise I'll most likely be commuting to ORD or LGA with Envoy.
Thanks!!
AP
#4
I have flown with a number of folks here who never flew a jet before coming to Southwest.
Put in your application, keep it current and up to date on Pilot Credentials and hope for that e-mail.
You won't get an interview if you don't apply.
Put in your application, keep it current and up to date on Pilot Credentials and hope for that e-mail.
You won't get an interview if you don't apply.
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 126
Oh believe me, my app is in and I update my Pilot Credentials quite frequently. I applied to every application window this past year, but due to my schedule wasn’t able to attend WAI or OBAP and wasn’t quick enough on my computer to secure a spot to any of the in house events. I know it’s not the same as previous conferences, but I will be attending WAI this year. I was just looking for that little bit of hope to hang onto that SAAB2000 was able to provide.
More specifically on me, retired Army, 4 yr degree, and over 1000 hrs fixed wing PIC. However I was never an instructor or anything like that. I meet all the old requirements, but there’s not really anything that truly makes my resume stand out unfortunately.
More specifically on me, retired Army, 4 yr degree, and over 1000 hrs fixed wing PIC. However I was never an instructor or anything like that. I meet all the old requirements, but there’s not really anything that truly makes my resume stand out unfortunately.
#6
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2015
Position: Gear slinger
Posts: 2,898
Oh believe me, my app is in and I update my Pilot Credentials quite frequently. I applied to every application window this past year, but due to my schedule wasn’t able to attend WAI or OBAP and wasn’t quick enough on my computer to secure a spot to any of the in house events. I know it’s not the same as previous conferences, but I will be attending WAI this year. I was just looking for that little bit of hope to hang onto that SAAB2000 was able to provide.
More specifically on me, retired Army, 4 yr degree, and over 1000 hrs fixed wing PIC. However I was never an instructor or anything like that. I meet all the old requirements, but there’s not really anything that truly makes my resume stand out unfortunately.
More specifically on me, retired Army, 4 yr degree, and over 1000 hrs fixed wing PIC. However I was never an instructor or anything like that. I meet all the old requirements, but there’s not really anything that truly makes my resume stand out unfortunately.
All of the guys I knew in ISR who got selected for a SWA interview had the type rating. Most of the guys from ISR I knew who interviewed got a TBNT. There was the general feeling that SWA either viewed ISR guys as mercinaries (allegedly one got called that by a female Pilot during an interview) or a flight risk to the legacies (most of the TBNT guys were at delta within 24 months).
IF you’re feeling daring you could always get a 737NG type before you start at Envoy to get yourself that check in the box and the 121 check in the box. You’re flying ISR so you’re one of those folks who could have the schedule flexibility to do it and extend a rotation 2 weeks to fund it if you really wanted to.... Either way, friends don’t let friends go to Mesa. Go to Envoy and keep you apps out.
#7
Oh believe me, my app is in and I update my Pilot Credentials quite frequently. I applied to every application window this past year, but due to my schedule wasn’t able to attend WAI or OBAP and wasn’t quick enough on my computer to secure a spot to any of the in house events. I know it’s not the same as previous conferences, but I will be attending WAI this year. I was just looking for that little bit of hope to hang onto that SAAB2000 was able to provide.
More specifically on me, retired Army, 4 yr degree, and over 1000 hrs fixed wing PIC. However I was never an instructor or anything like that. I meet all the old requirements, but there’s not really anything that truly makes my resume stand out unfortunately.
More specifically on me, retired Army, 4 yr degree, and over 1000 hrs fixed wing PIC. However I was never an instructor or anything like that. I meet all the old requirements, but there’s not really anything that truly makes my resume stand out unfortunately.
If they know you're their kind of employee and know you'll breeze through training you'll likely get a call. There are a few places which train on the 737 right now and they're hiring.
I never knew I wanted SWA until they called me and I interviewed. Never talked to them at a career fair but when they called, I answered and I'm glad I did. Hang in there and look at all the byways to the destination you don't even know you're looking for. This is the best job I've ever had and while it's not perfect, it's pretty damn good. I'm on board and probably will be until I'm done flying.
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2015
Posts: 298
All of the guys I knew in ISR who got selected for a SWA interview had the type rating. Most of the guys from ISR I knew who interviewed got a TBNT. There was the general feeling that SWA either viewed ISR guys as mercinaries (allegedly one got called that by a female Pilot during an interview) or a flight risk to the legacies (most of the TBNT guys were at delta within 24 months.
#9
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2017
Position: Captain
Posts: 278
YEARS ago, some folks flew EMB Banderantes for ASA from SJT to DFW at 9000 feet and got hired at SWA
#10
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2017
Position: Captain
Posts: 278
Last time I talked to the people department folks (Septemberish) they said as long as someone meets minimums, has a 4 year degree and a 737 type rating they’ll get an interview because those two things are the largest points grabbers the way their app is scored (they also said the type rating is no longer a requirement).
All of the guys I knew in ISR who got selected for a SWA interview had the type rating. Most of the guys from ISR I knew who interviewed got a TBNT. There was the general feeling that SWA either viewed ISR guys as mercinaries (allegedly one got called that by a female Pilot during an interview) or a flight risk to the legacies (most of the TBNT guys were at delta within 24 months).
IF you’re feeling daring you could always get a 737NG type before you start at Envoy to get yourself that check in the box and the 121 check in the box. You’re flying ISR so you’re one of those folks who could have the schedule flexibility to do it and extend a rotation 2 weeks to fund it if you really wanted to.... Either way, friends don’t let friends go to Mesa. Go to Envoy and keep you apps out.
All of the guys I knew in ISR who got selected for a SWA interview had the type rating. Most of the guys from ISR I knew who interviewed got a TBNT. There was the general feeling that SWA either viewed ISR guys as mercinaries (allegedly one got called that by a female Pilot during an interview) or a flight risk to the legacies (most of the TBNT guys were at delta within 24 months).
IF you’re feeling daring you could always get a 737NG type before you start at Envoy to get yourself that check in the box and the 121 check in the box. You’re flying ISR so you’re one of those folks who could have the schedule flexibility to do it and extend a rotation 2 weeks to fund it if you really wanted to.... Either way, friends don’t let friends go to Mesa. Go to Envoy and keep you apps out.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post