Simulator Instructor
12-11-2021, 11:09 AM
#71
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2010
Position: DOWNGRADE COMPLETE: Thanks Gary. Thanks SWAPA.
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I’ve heard anecdotal stories in the past of FedEx calling applicants before offering an interview and confirming that they would be “interested” in HKG or CGN… seems like this would be a way better strategy if you’re really hurting for instructors. “Not saying we’re offering you an interview, just confirming that you’d be willing to do a three year instructor stretch if you were offered an interview.” Find applicants who want Southwest bad enough to instruct for three years and they build seniority the whole time without violating scope. Seems like a win for everybody.
12-11-2021, 11:37 AM
#72
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Joined APC: Aug 2010
Posts: 161
I’m referring to people who might not get the call otherwise. In other words if you’ve got those kind of options why go the sim instructor route in the first place?
12-11-2021, 02:42 PM
#73
Spikes the Koolaid
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: 737
Posts: 392
I’ve heard anecdotal stories in the past of FedEx calling applicants before offering an interview and confirming that they would be “interested” in HKG or CGN… seems like this would be a way better strategy if you’re really hurting for instructors. “Not saying we’re offering you an interview, just confirming that you’d be willing to do a three year instructor stretch if you were offered an interview.” Find applicants who want Southwest bad enough to instruct for three years and they build seniority the whole time without violating scope. Seems like a win for everybody.
12-15-2021, 08:40 PM
#75
weekends off? Nope...
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,970
Huh? Are you on VSP? That would be in the agreement you signed with the company. Doubt you'd lose it should you take a different position at a later date.
12-16-2021, 04:27 AM
#76
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Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,696
I don’t see why you wouldn’t. You’re getting VSP based on your service as a pilot. You retired.
12-17-2021, 12:25 PM
#77
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Joined APC: Sep 2013
Posts: 840
VSP was separation from the company and an independent agreement. However, you are eligible for rehire for any position at SWA. You may keep your employee number and that's about it. You start from ground zero. If you apply for a pilot position, you start as a new hire just as you would a simulator instructor (they are under a different union/contract). You get to keep your VSP package is what I would say.
12-17-2021, 12:48 PM
#78
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Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: Early Retiree SWA
Posts: 354
After speaking with someone in the training hiring department, I’ve found out a few things about the gig: Pay is $9,119/month. Confirmed space to and from DAL while you’re working. Hotel also provided while you’re working for the week. This was much better than I anticipated. Expect 10 days off per month. There is a “trade” system but mentioned it was not as easy as the line pilot TT system. Negotiations starting in January.
Just passing along what I was told directly.
Kap
Just passing along what I was told directly.
Kap
12-17-2021, 02:15 PM
#79
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 26
After speaking with someone in the training hiring department, I’ve found out a few things about the gig: Pay is $9,119/month. Confirmed space to and from DAL while you’re working. Hotel also provided while you’re working for the week. This was much better than I anticipated. Expect 10 days off per month. There is a “trade” system but mentioned it was not as easy as the line pilot TT system. Negotiations starting in January.
Just passing along what I was told directly.
Kap
Just passing along what I was told directly.
Kap
12-17-2021, 02:18 PM
#80
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Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: Early Retiree SWA
Posts: 354
All I can tell you Captalpha is this is what I was told yesterday on a phone call. It sounds like things are changing somewhat quickly as well…. Just my hunch.
How long ago did you interview?
Kap
How long ago did you interview?
Kap
