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ROFF 05-01-2020 06:43 PM

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So you’re saying there’s a chance?

RJSAviator76 05-01-2020 07:24 PM

No Roff, it’s a 20 year upgrade. It’s 10 years to be a plug FO in ATL. ;)

Squallrider 05-02-2020 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by BelowGS (Post 3046332)
No. Those who applied in the window that recently closed need to reapply since they decided to not interview from it. I am currently swimming in the pool and had a March class date. Then July. Now...???. There are several of us who got hired from the window last fall and never classed up. Not sure how many, but I don't think a lot. Hiring told us last month that there will be no new hire classes this year, but that our CJO's will not expire, which is a bit of a relief. So, now I patiently wait for things to turn around and hope for the best.

could be worse, could have resigned from your old job then class cancelled or got let go, I had two friends at two carriers that that had happened to.

Bwipilot 05-05-2020 05:20 AM


Originally Posted by Squallrider (Post 3046867)
could be worse, could have resigned from your old job then class cancelled or got let go, I had two friends at two carriers that that had happened to.

When I next give advice to an aspiring pilot, it will be, "Don't quit your current job until the last second possible. Take vacation, call in sick, do whatever to stay 'employed' until you're as far through training as you can be."

sMFer 05-07-2020 12:12 PM


Originally Posted by BelowGS (Post 3046332)
No. Those who applied in the window that recently closed need to reapply since they decided to not interview from it. I am currently swimming in the pool and had a March class date. Then July. Now...???. There are several of us who got hired from the window last fall and never classed up. Not sure how many, but I don't think a lot. Hiring told us last month that there will be no new hire classes this year, but that our CJO's will not expire, which is a bit of a relief. So, now I patiently wait for things to turn around and hope for the best.

Hope you make it here and sooner than later. Hope you're still employed someplace!

Had a friend leave here in Feb for Delta. 4 days from his checkride was sent home. Crazy industry we're in.

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MudhammedCJ 05-10-2020 10:48 AM


Originally Posted by sMFer (Post 3051069)
Hope you make it here and sooner than later. Hope you're still employed someplace!

Had a friend leave here in Feb for Delta. 4 days from his checkride was sent home. Crazy industry we're in.

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Is that a furlough, firing, employment deferment? Any idea?

Proximity 05-11-2020 07:07 AM


Originally Posted by MudhammedCJ (Post 3053026)
Is that a furlough, firing, employment deferment? Any idea?

A paid but somewhat stressful vacation.

BelowGS 05-11-2020 08:29 AM

Well it looks like my hope has turned to despair. I just got a call from SWA hiring to let me know they are rescinding our CJO's and we will have to re-apply at a later dating when they start hiring again. This is in stark contrast to the multiple emails and webinars they have sent out to poolies in the past couple of months reassuring us our CJO's will never expire, and we will not be required to maintain currency. They went as far as convincing guys that if they need to find a non-flying gig to pay the bills for a while, they will have a job waiting for them when classes start up no matter what. I'm not sure what has changed, but to say I am disappointed is an understatement.

ReadOnly7 05-11-2020 01:52 PM

My buddy had his CJO cancelled today. I thought that wasn’t going to happen?

TapRack 05-11-2020 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by ReadOnly7 (Post 3053721)
My buddy had his CJO cancelled today. I thought that wasn’t going to happen?

Same here. Originally told there would be a job waiting for us whenever classes started in the future, but that changed for everyone with a phone call today. Definitely a disappointment, but I know there are many guys out there on the street, or sweating furlough risk right now. I'm blessed with a good job at the moment, so trying to stay positive, but was really looking forward to joining the team. I wish everyone at SWA the best, and hope you and the airline all come through this well...and quickly!


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