I think the problem is that to accrue pilot seniority would require a side-letter with SWAPA, and they are (rightfully) not very receptive to any more more side-letters/MOUs until we've got a new contract.

 

Definitely interested. Does anyone get picked up by United, Delta, or AA out of there? Worried won’t be competitive if not actively flying.

 

There’s a note in company email today. If you refer a candidate who becomes an instructor, and they complete training by Dec 31, you both get $5000!

Sooo… anybody who wants to be an instructor drop me a PM. 🤣

New perks according to the hiring page:

- $60,000 onboarding incentive: Offering a full-time onboarding incentive of $60,000 in return for a 24-month, full-time commitment as a Flight Instructor. The incentive would be paid in two installments – $30,000 upon one year of service from Instructor qualification and the second $30,000 two years after qualification.

- Flow through opportunity: A new flow-through opportunity for our Training Instructors to get a direct path to becoming First Officers with Heart! The program would begin with full-time Instructors starting in May of 2022 and would require new Employees to serve as a fully qualified Flight Instructor for two years. Following that time, they would be added to a Pilot Initial class once available.

- Quality of life commuter benefits: If granted, must-ride transportation on Southwest Airlines to/from DAL from your commuter location for work-related activities upon request.

 

Looking forward to seeing that for the crews, too.

 

Can you imagine? Game changer.

 

Imagine if you got hired as a corndog instructor in April.

 

I am interested

 

I’d be very careful going for this job. I recommend reading previous posts for sure before you decide to apply. If you want to move to DFW there are a TONZ of better places to instruct and lots of pilot positions. Not trying to burst your bubble but if you are considering FCTI with SWA I’d definitely suggest talking to a few current instructors and at least reading the previous comments from other instructors.

 

I appreciate the heads up. I have done this. I am also currently an instructor at another company in DFW. I would like to verify exactly what SWA has to offer. My hometown is a short commute away. This could be a good fit for family reasons.

 

Family? Consider that Southwest training center is a 5am to 1am operation (and could go to 24 hours per day if needed), 363 days per year. And you're going to be junior so...