I'm going bonkers watching my pilotcredentials-linked email account.

Good luck to all on the last window!

Does anyone know approximately how many invites go out on average once the window closes?

Lol, same, and I don’t even have 1000tpic.

Re-check the questionnaire occasionally. I didn't immediately notice when they reset questions 3 and 4 late last year so if you had something in there, it might be blank now which would look really bad.

For those getting the invite, stats and background would be great including if you have a B737 type.

1200 mil RW
1600 mil ME (1500 of which PIC)
105 mil SE
~1300 121 Jet
737 type (never flown it)
ERJ Type
A320/321 type
Mil DO
Mil Dir of Training

I could be wrong, but I'm thinking no one in this thread has been called after this most recent window. Thinking the guys talking about interview dates were from last window.

I applied in the window that just closed. Interviewing on Feb 5th.

Then I am wrong :)

Congrats and good luck! Just hit a year today (year 2 pay started January 1).

Only negative here is the upgrade time .... which should change given the converting Max8 options to firm and moving them up, the hiring of another 900 pilots, and the company name buying any 709/800 they can get their hand on. Currently have about 705 planes, goal is 1200.
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Other than that, you'll make more money here per day than flying 757 or below at UAL or DAL. And I haven't flown with a jerk yet.

10k plus TT
5800 TPIC
Type ERJ and A320
Bachelors
No 737 Type
I was never a check airman
Did Volunteer work for the Union at both Airlines I worked for

Most of my time is 121

Quicker upgrade than where I am now (at least if I want to upgrade in base).

All Military time
Total 4900 hrs
PIC 2700 hrs
Instructor 1950 hrs
707 and 737 typed
2480 hrs in 737, as well as Instructor and Evaluator/Check Pilot
Masters degree

Command Evaluator
Chief pilot
Safety Officer

Could be helpful to others if you include your availability date with your post of credentials. Thanks. :)

Dude, please tell me this is not the typical applicant. I am hosed

:)

Any gouge on the recency of LORs? I've got a few from Oct 2014, I received the invite with them as is, should I have them updated prior to interview?

It's not that strong of a resume. He's got no shuttle commander time.

Yah, but he does have time walking on the moon. Could not figure out how to log the time, though.

I threw in every letter I ever got that still had value and a good phone number. I was never questioned.

Bumping....anyone else?

Hey guys/gals I have a couple of questions for the SWA recruitment team. Anyone knows who do I email?

Talked with a reliable source who heard straight from the one who makes the decisions -- as of yesterday, no one has been notified from the last application window. They are still going through the list from the previous window.

Thanks, that does settle the nerves a little.

I did hear they received over 4,500 applications during the last window and hiring 700+ this year (or more depending on the training center capabilities).

Good luck to all!

Massive "pilot shortage" out there! :D

It was over 10,000 apps a few years ago....

That’s right. And there has been a bunch of hiring the last 3 years. If you look at all the threads, there were 10,000 apps with each of the majors. Suspected most of them were duplicates.

After a bunch of hiring, the apps stack reduced. Someone said it was down to 7,000. Someone else corrected them and said it was 18,000. Someone else said it was 25,000. — probably lots and lots more.

(There are 20,000 RJ Pilots, 10% lifers as a rule of thumb, and a bunch of FO not qualified yet. So I doubt the 18,000 and the 25,000 numbers of unique, qualified applicants — even considering commercial and military.)

The last ‘realistic’ rumor I have heard here was 3,000.

Anyone have relatively current number of apps on file with any of the majors?

Any more info about when 1st round selection from this application window will be made

I have a friend who applied at the Jan 2nd window closing. He received notification last week of the interview invite and is interviewing next month.

My understanding is that if your status in ICIMS is "Closed Complete", they have reviewed your info and are not receiving an invite this time around.

Keep the faith if you are still waiting! It's well worth the pursuit.

So that’s what happened to mine. I couldn’t believe I submitted an incomplete form.
I’ve probably blown any chance for this window, but, will I see anything on the pilot credentials web site if my application has been looked at?


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So "Submission Received" is a good sign? Please say yes.

Mine says “submission received”. Still no call. Same thing during the previous window.

Same here, thinking i still have a chance.

Closed complete isn't the kiss of death either, FYI. I was invited to interview after I had a closed complete on my iCims. Hang in there. Your time will come.

As long as you don’t have a TBNT email, you have a chance.

4,000 applications will disappear fast with delta hiring 1,000 AA around 800, United at least 600, don’t even know about Fedex and ups. Probably at least 500 each.

No problem

Still showing "active" on pilot credentials, and "received submission" on ICIMS. I guess that means I still have a chance?

Quoting a6d: "As long as you don’t have a TBNT email, you have a chance."

I hope they don't test me for reading comprehension

I applied over the Christmas window and just got the email to interview yesterday...I noticed someone earlier had received an invite, so they are working through the apps, hang in there!