SWA hiring
07-20-2018 | 09:25 PM
#94
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Changing things a bit.....
Haven’t posted on this website in years and new to this thread.
I’m a corporate guy who spent a total of 14 years at 2 different airlines prior to accepting my corporate job. It’s been a good deal for me but I’m thinking of jumping back into the airlines gig as pay/ benefits/ qol seems to be far better than when I left. I’m thinking SWA would be my first choice as it seems like a great place to work where everyone gets along and is treated with some respect. I actually interviewed there a few years back and got a 737 type at Higher Power Aviation. Unfortunately, I was not hired that time. So I’m curious if my observations of SWA are actually true.
Are most employees happy there?
What is the junior base?
How long would it take for a new hire to bid/hold Denver?
Would it be possible for a 49 year old to ever upgrade?
Could I reasonably bid for partial weekends or some holidays off?
Could someone please explain the pay “sliders” on APC airline profiles.
How much per year could I reasonably expect to make each year (on average) until I top out as an FO?
Any info helps!
Thanks in advance.
Haven’t posted on this website in years and new to this thread.
I’m a corporate guy who spent a total of 14 years at 2 different airlines prior to accepting my corporate job. It’s been a good deal for me but I’m thinking of jumping back into the airlines gig as pay/ benefits/ qol seems to be far better than when I left. I’m thinking SWA would be my first choice as it seems like a great place to work where everyone gets along and is treated with some respect. I actually interviewed there a few years back and got a 737 type at Higher Power Aviation. Unfortunately, I was not hired that time. So I’m curious if my observations of SWA are actually true.
Are most employees happy there?
What is the junior base?
How long would it take for a new hire to bid/hold Denver?
Would it be possible for a 49 year old to ever upgrade?
Could I reasonably bid for partial weekends or some holidays off?
Could someone please explain the pay “sliders” on APC airline profiles.
How much per year could I reasonably expect to make each year (on average) until I top out as an FO?
Any info helps!
Thanks in advance.
07-21-2018 | 07:59 AM
#95
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Hey guys,
anyone shed some light on what kind of planes southwest flys? I'm currently in the middle east coming back home to the states as my contract is up and a buddy of mine told me about southwest and to check it out as they are desperate for pilots?
I was just seeing what the natural progression to fly heavy equipment international with southwest and how long it takes one to get on a heavy.
Also what the benefits package look like? I was told it was a couple notches better than most of the feeder carriers, which is good, but I'd hope to gain more information on retirement, healthcare, longterm disability etc.
thanks in advance all,
fly safe!
anyone shed some light on what kind of planes southwest flys? I'm currently in the middle east coming back home to the states as my contract is up and a buddy of mine told me about southwest and to check it out as they are desperate for pilots?
I was just seeing what the natural progression to fly heavy equipment international with southwest and how long it takes one to get on a heavy.
Also what the benefits package look like? I was told it was a couple notches better than most of the feeder carriers, which is good, but I'd hope to gain more information on retirement, healthcare, longterm disability etc.
thanks in advance all,
fly safe!
07-21-2018 | 08:07 AM
#96
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From: B737CA
Hey guys,
anyone shed some light on what kind of planes southwest flys? I'm currently in the middle east coming back home to the states as my contract is up and a buddy of mine told me about southwest and to check it out as they are desperate for pilots?
I was just seeing what the natural progression to fly heavy equipment international with southwest and how long it takes one to get on a heavy.
Also what the benefits package look like? I was told it was a couple notches better than most of the feeder carriers, which is good, but I'd hope to gain more information on retirement, healthcare, longterm disability etc.
thanks in advance all,
fly safe!
anyone shed some light on what kind of planes southwest flys? I'm currently in the middle east coming back home to the states as my contract is up and a buddy of mine told me about southwest and to check it out as they are desperate for pilots?
I was just seeing what the natural progression to fly heavy equipment international with southwest and how long it takes one to get on a heavy.
Also what the benefits package look like? I was told it was a couple notches better than most of the feeder carriers, which is good, but I'd hope to gain more information on retirement, healthcare, longterm disability etc.
thanks in advance all,
fly safe!
07-21-2018 | 08:28 AM
#98
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Hey guys,
anyone shed some light on what kind of planes southwest flys? I'm currently in the middle east coming back home to the states as my contract is up and a buddy of mine told me about southwest and to check it out as they are desperate for pilots?
I was just seeing what the natural progression to fly heavy equipment international with southwest and how long it takes one to get on a heavy.
Also what the benefits package look like? I was told it was a couple notches better than most of the feeder carriers, which is good, but I'd hope to gain more information on retirement, healthcare, longterm disability etc.
thanks in advance all,
fly safe!
anyone shed some light on what kind of planes southwest flys? I'm currently in the middle east coming back home to the states as my contract is up and a buddy of mine told me about southwest and to check it out as they are desperate for pilots?
I was just seeing what the natural progression to fly heavy equipment international with southwest and how long it takes one to get on a heavy.
Also what the benefits package look like? I was told it was a couple notches better than most of the feeder carriers, which is good, but I'd hope to gain more information on retirement, healthcare, longterm disability etc.
thanks in advance all,
fly safe!
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07-21-2018 | 08:31 AM
#99
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From: B737CA
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