How to get into Southwest
11-08-2019, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Volvo90GTI
Hello everyone, Southwest pilots
I need advice from you because I'm sure you guys are older than me and you been flying for a long time. Currently, I'm instructing in King Air C90GTI, a beautiful plane. Going to Skywest Airline next year. My background is not really impressing to let me go to Southwest. of course I'm working toward a college degree. I will finish my associate degree this December. I have CFI,CFII and MEI. I just need to know what else I need to do to make my resume more attractive to the HR people in Southwest. I did not fly for the army or US Air Force or anything.
Thank you guys.
I need advice from you because I'm sure you guys are older than me and you been flying for a long time. Currently, I'm instructing in King Air C90GTI, a beautiful plane. Going to Skywest Airline next year. My background is not really impressing to let me go to Southwest. of course I'm working toward a college degree. I will finish my associate degree this December. I have CFI,CFII and MEI. I just need to know what else I need to do to make my resume more attractive to the HR people in Southwest. I did not fly for the army or US Air Force or anything.
Thank you guys.
Good luck!
11-08-2019, 06:25 AM
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I agree with most of what has already been said. 2900TT at 27 is more TT than I had at his age so that’s a great start. 2900TT is still not near enough to get hired by any of the Big 4 Airlines. Like Whack already said, please consider all of your options (UA, AA, DL, WN) probably in that order just based on the retirements at those top 3 carriers alone. Seniority is everything in this business and WN as a whole is a much younger Pilot group compared to the Legacies. Choose wisely, and good luck to you.
11-08-2019, 06:42 AM
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Fly as much as you can but , even more importantly, diversify your resume. SkyWest has a lot of opportunities whether it’s joining the recruiting team or check airman after you’re a captain,
Be involved, be different .
Be involved, be different .
11-08-2019, 07:11 AM
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VOLUNTEER!!! Not just at Skywest or the local airport. SWA people truly have a Servants Heart, Warrior Spirit, and a Fun Luving Attitude! If this is the first time you are hearing these things I suggest you google it. Food banks, Childrens Hospital, Habitat for Humanity....take you pick but your volunteer section of your resume should be the most impressive to get SWA’s attention! Good luck and don’t forget to look around and enjoy the view today, you’ll look back on these days with fond memories!
11-08-2019, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by at6d
For me it was:
ATP multi
7 years regional 121
8 years corporate 91
Three PIC types including 737
8000 total time
1800 PIC Turbine
Director of various stuff in the department
CFI/CFII/MEI
Community volunteer work
Bachelors Degree
Etc.
Four years ago...
ATP multi
7 years regional 121
8 years corporate 91
Three PIC types including 737
8000 total time
1800 PIC Turbine
Director of various stuff in the department
CFI/CFII/MEI
Community volunteer work
Bachelors Degree
Etc.
Four years ago...
Do you think it's okay with some check ride failures?
11-08-2019, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
Well you capitalized US Air Force and not army, so that's a good start!
I kid, I kid.
I kid, I kid.
sorry, Army.
you reminded me one of my friends, he applied to the big airline, the HR told him, well, you are wearing the wrong tie. So he did not get hired. I don't know if some airlines are so picky for even a tie color to wear for the interview.
11-08-2019, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
Sorry to break it to you, but that's not a lot of hours. Double that and you'll start getting close. The times have been dropping, but not that long ago 10,000 hours was pretty average for a new hire.
11-08-2019, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Salukidawg
I agree with most of what has already been said. 2900TT at 27 is more TT than I had at his age so that’s a great start. 2900TT is still not near enough to get hired by any of the Big 4 Airlines. Like Whack already said, please consider all of your options (UA, AA, DL, WN) probably in that order just based on the retirements at those top 3 carriers alone. Seniority is everything in this business and WN as a whole is a much younger Pilot group compared to the Legacies. Choose wisely, and good luck to you.
11-08-2019, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Squallrider
Fly as much as you can but , even more importantly, diversify your resume. SkyWest has a lot of opportunities whether it’s joining the recruiting team or check airman after you’re a captain,
Be involved, be different .
Be involved, be different .
Originally Posted by Uptair
VOLUNTEER!!! Not just at Skywest or the local airport. SWA people truly have a Servants Heart, Warrior Spirit, and a Fun Luving Attitude! If this is the first time you are hearing these things I suggest you google it. Food banks, Childrens Hospital, Habitat for Humanity....take you pick but your volunteer section of your resume should be the most impressive to get SWA’s attention! Good luck and don’t forget to look around and enjoy the view today, you’ll look back on these days with fond memories!
11-08-2019, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450
You're doing everything right. Keep applying, keep working on that degree, and don't put all your eggs into the SWA basket. But as others have eluded to, 2900 hours is not a lot of time. So just be patient and realistic about your qualifications and experience. You'll likely need a year as 121 PIC under your belt to make up for your below average TT. I was hired with close to 10000 hours, for perspective. Also, SWA does not have an HR department. Be sure to refer to it as the People Department moving forward to show a better understanding of the company you're trying to become a part of.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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