any chance it was Halloween themed?

 

Got the same email today. Choosing to think of it as a good sign.

 

I'd look at it as a way for them to gauge your enthusiasm and likeliness to show up. With the competitive environment these days, they probably want to focus their resources on the candidates with the highest ROI.

 

Any idea when the next window will be

 

Think everyone got this email or specific to certain potential candidates?

 

nope. He was navy so think something maritime and drinking combined. He may not still be here. Kinda old guy. Plus I dont remember his real name. I could look it up but that would ruin the memory/experience for me.

 

I got it too, glad to still be in the fight.
I also received a TBNT(virtual interview) from the last window, via e-mail.

 

Here's how Southwest TBNT's work.

You receive a TBNT but had zero interaction with them. This is not really a TBNT, it's just them flushing all the remaining apps in the window. It usually happens after a new window has opened. Keep applying and updating.

You receive a TBNT after a virtual or in person interview. This is a "real" TBNT, in that you were actually rejected and now will have to wait a period of time before applying again.

 

I believe there is a BIG difference between a Q3 and a Commander Directed Downgrade. As previously mentioned, the MAC/AMC world handed out Q3s rather easily; accomplish retraining, recheck, and go about your business without making that mistake again. I recall an examiner in prebrief telling three copilots they had already passed their check rides, as long as they didn’t ‘foul’ up the three-engine go-around (sim engine out). Two of us performed to standards, one didn’t. He was busted. Retrain, recheck, off you go.

A Commander Directed Downgrade is something else entirely. That is the Commander losing faith in your ability to command the aircraft/crew, or to accomplish the mission. That is not a simple retraining issue. I believe a CDD is a more serious issue, speaking to leadership and/or maturity.

Interview wise, is it overcome-able, probably so. But I wouldn’t think it would be as easy as explaining away a check ride Q3.
Full disclosure: I was hired, having received a Q3 and having issued a Q3.

As others have suggested, start applying everywhere. Get a job offer, THEN decide if you will take the job. Showing completion of more training programs (i.e. Part 121) would reflect well on an applicant with some history of Q3 or CDD.
IMHO

 

You could have been a 1 year FO at United holding a CA bid while your fingers are crossed for SWA.

Apply to every airline you could see yourself working for and go from there.