What type of questions are asked in the virtual interview? Is it a lot of TMAAT and WWYD questions just like the in person interview that one should prep for? Do many get get a thanks but no thanks after the virtual interview? Or is it more of a easy going tell me about yourself and get to know you type of session that most pass? Thanks in advance!

 

For me, the entire process (app window through CJO) was actually very easy going, with the exception of the 7 minute scenario, of course. Even then, they're trying to evaluate how you would do under stress, in a pretty fair way.

The virtual was just "tell us about you", "why Southwest?" and "Can you handle being an FO again?" type questions. I suppose it is somewhat stressful waiting the couple of weeks to find out if you got the job or not, though.

That being said, it is my understanding that they have just revamped the process so that they DO ask TMAAT questions during the virtual, but I don't have any confirmation of that. Maybe someone who interviewed recently can confirm.

Relax. Be yourself. Be patient.

 

Thanks for the welcome, E6B. Glad to be here, soon enough anyway. I've been around long enough to weigh the Kool Aid against the Debbie Downers and find the truth. My plan is to keep my head down, pay attention and try to figure out where things actually stand

 

This might be an odd question, but given that SWA will be at the Women in Aviation conference, would it be uncooth for a person of the male demographic to go to this? Never been to any of these conferences before and wanted to make sure I am not doing something wrong.

 

Nothing uncouth about it. You’re supporting the cause by being there.

 

WIA career fair area will be a sea of white dudes in blue suites with a handful of women there, mostly members directing the hordes of job seekers.

You'll fit right in.

 

You’ll be hard pressed to find someone who was more nervous about the interviews than I was. All I can say is the same thing everyone else told me: just relax and be yourself. This is not the “interviews have to be an ordeal” mentality here. Do too much prep and you’ll kind of be messing yourself up, they want to know the real you and that’s about it. There’s no way you’ll feel uncomfortable there. I really don’t know a better way to put it than to say its a very welcoming and comfortable environment.

 

Thats a fair call.

I think managing expectations is a big factor. The big things here are long upgrade times, possible west coast basing for a while and the 737 isn't going anywhere is a big thing to understand prior to starting in class. If those don't bother you then its a pretty dang good job.

 

Thanks Crock,

You distilled it down to the three primary things that aren't perfect. Luckily for me, they're all low on my list. I've been a PIC in a few different kinds of operations. Being a long time FO will be just fine. I think Especially considering that it seems like most of the Captains are pretty decent and the combination of rates and work rules will make my paycheck just fine.

On that note: don't worry all you long timers, I won't get too caught up with the "psychic wage" and vote yes on the first thing I see. I'll evaluate and listen to you guys too, I promise.

As far as being west, well I'm hoping for DEN where there's lots of growth. Will hopefully get it soon. Flying the 73 for the rest of my career? I don't know. I might get tired of it. So I'll finally go do some aerobatic stuff or get my seaplane rating to keep it interesting.

 

I mean, im sure we can come up with a long list of "This needs to be fixed" or "Why would I come here if XXX is hiring" reasons, and I get it, after 10 years plus here (im not at that point yet) you definitely have gripe room.

Hoping the next contract fixes a bunch fo stuff so we can look attractive VS FDX/Legacy stuff.

The final issue is yes, we work hard for our money, and that should be reflected not be EQUAL in pay to XXY airline, but ABOVE them by a large margin. We sit and wait...

Welcome aboard~