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08-03-2018 | 08:39 AM

#131

squatcher1

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Is age a factor for not getting hired?

Has anyone been hired who is over age of 50? Asking, as I know a pilot who has 13,000 hours ME, many as PIC who has worked in corporate aviation for most of his career but wants to fly for airlines.

08-03-2018 | 08:44 AM

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BarrySeal

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From: Captain

Quote:

Originally Posted by squatcher1

Has anyone been hired who is over age of 50? Asking, as I know a pilot who has 13,000 hours ME, many as PIC who has worked in corporate aviation for most of his career but wants to fly for airlines.

on the app is date of birth or any age info harvested ? (i dont know hence my question)

08-03-2018 | 09:20 AM

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lostmybearing

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Originally Posted by squatcher1

Has anyone been hired who is over age of 50? Asking, as I know a pilot who has 13,000 hours ME, many as PIC who has worked in corporate aviation for most of his career but wants to fly for airlines.

Tell them to apply! I'll be 52 this month. I have a September class date, if that helps. I have no 121 experience.

08-03-2018 | 09:21 AM

#134

BigWillyCapt

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2 guys in my class over 50. The oldest was roughly 58 IIRC.

08-03-2018 | 04:57 PM

#135

HiFlyer992

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Has anyone heard rumors of when the next hiring window is going to be?

08-03-2018 | 07:40 PM

#136

Proximity

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Originally Posted by imbroke

That is true. Hiring is back to full speed for flight ops. September classes are full and as of last week, October classes were being assigned to those who had a successful interview/DB outcome.

SWAPA SR committee says the plan published in June hasn't changed. 2 classes for August.

08-06-2018 | 06:34 PM

#137

squirtinvert

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Senior guy in our class was 59.5. Apply if you want it!

08-09-2018 | 04:54 AM

#138

holygrail

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Resume

I know its been answered on this forum before but I cant seem to find it. I interviewed with SW a few years back and was not hired...water under the bridge. Now im interested again but I want to hire someone to review my logbooks and I want to have a professional redo my resume. I would guess that there are companies / individuals out there that do this type of thing exclusively for SW. Any suggestions?

08-09-2018 | 01:16 PM

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flensr

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Originally Posted by holygrail

Crossposting in multiple forums on the same board and posting the exact same thing in multiple threads in the same forum is a sin against humanity, it says so right here in my internet bible (holy text of your choice). Seriously, you don't need to spam the forums to get an answer. Particularly the answer to this specific question. Post whatever and wherever you like, I'm not your mom, but don't be surprised to get a couple of helpful posts and a bunch of hate for being a forum spammer.

And good luck with your updated applications.

08-10-2018 | 04:00 PM

#140

DawnPatrol

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Experience Recommendations

My apologies if this is the wrong thread but looking for thoughts and insight from the group on next steps to make my flight experience more attractive to SWA.

Currently have the base minimums for United currently flying 135 on a Citation Excel. I have the opportunity to move to a much better paying Part 91/135 job on the same metal or go back to 121 on the Airbus with an ULCC. Have some 121 experience with a regional a few years back but no 121 TPIC.

Education - Master Degree, Military - No, Volunteer Work - Yes, Internal United Recommendations - 0, Job Fairs Attended - 0