Reserve, crash pads, and commuting at SWA
08-09-2022, 05:22 PM
#111
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Base
Sorry, I am asking even more rudimentary questions, as I am not even a pilot yet.
I live in Long Beach, California. My understanding is that Southwest doesn't have a headquarter. Then what's a base?
Can I get away with flying mostly out of Long Beach? Do I have any say as a super junior first officer?
I live in Long Beach, California. My understanding is that Southwest doesn't have a headquarter. Then what's a base?
Can I get away with flying mostly out of Long Beach? Do I have any say as a super junior first officer?
08-09-2022, 07:02 PM
#112
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Position: B737
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Originally Posted by youngmd
Sorry, I am asking even more rudimentary questions, as I am not even a pilot yet.
I live in Long Beach, California. My understanding is that Southwest doesn't have a headquarter. Then what's a base?
Can I get away with flying mostly out of Long Beach? Do I have any say as a super junior first officer?
I live in Long Beach, California. My understanding is that Southwest doesn't have a headquarter. Then what's a base?
Can I get away with flying mostly out of Long Beach? Do I have any say as a super junior first officer?
Your seniority within the pilot group will determine your position in newhire training, what domicile you can be in, monthly schedule, vacation, upgrade, etc.
08-20-2022, 12:43 PM
#113
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Joined APC: Mar 2014
Position: CRJ 700 FO
Posts: 11
Hey guys,
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
08-20-2022, 01:28 PM
#114
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Posts: 752
Originally Posted by DukeSilver
Hey guys,
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
Ive flown with a few ALB commuters.
08-20-2022, 02:42 PM
#115
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Originally Posted by DukeSilver
Hey guys,
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
It won't be an issue. The big ones to avoid are MSP-MDW and SAT or AUS to DAL or HOU. Anything else is pretty easy as long as there's decent frequency (3 or more a day).
I would say 8/10 commutes I am in the back, and I have only missed one ride in 8 years from an online flight being full.
08-20-2022, 11:27 PM
#116
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Originally Posted by DukeSilver
Hey guys,
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
Don’t forget that you can always fly into DCA from ALB and Uber/Lyft up or take the train from airport to airport (with a couple of changes).
Also, what’s the drive time? 4.5 hours? In a pinch…
08-20-2022, 11:54 PM
#117
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Originally Posted by DukeSilver
Hey guys,
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
Another thing to remember is that you can also request the “fourth” seat. Pilots (and others) are able to ride on FA jumpseats at WN. So even if both cockpit jumps are taken, you may still have a shot on SWA metal.
08-21-2022, 02:49 AM
#118
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Joined APC: May 2018
Posts: 752
Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
I wouldn’t worry about competition on that commute. The bigger challenge will be the lack of frequency.
Don’t forget that you can always fly into DCA from ALB and Uber/Lyft up or take the train from airport to airport (with a couple of changes).
Also, what’s the drive time? 4.5 hours? In a pinch…
Don’t forget that you can always fly into DCA from ALB and Uber/Lyft up or take the train from airport to airport (with a couple of changes).
Also, what’s the drive time? 4.5 hours? In a pinch…
08-21-2022, 08:06 AM
#120
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Joined APC: Dec 2016
Posts: 171
Originally Posted by DukeSilver
Hey guys,
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
I got a Oct 18th class date so I’m still a ways out, but I’m hoping to eventually be based in BWI. It will prolly take a few months to get BWI but I was wondering if anyone knows how the commute from ALB to BWI is? There’s a few flights a day but I don’t know how many other WN pilots I’ll be competing against for a Jumpseat
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