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For those who have recently applied, how long did it take your status to move from "In Process" to something else? I am guessing no news is good news, but getting a little anxious as I've seen a few people already get phone interview invitations for this time around.

I finished both applications (Pilot credentials and the SWA job posting one) Dec 17th and received an email Dec 30th to schedule and interview. Interview is Jan 26th. Hopefully this gives you some insight🤷

That doesn't change. You'll just get an email saying they'd like to schedule you an interview. Don't use that in process as a barometer.

The status will stay “ in process” even after you are hired, it never really changes is long as you are moving along. If they pass you but it will say “closed complete”. I was offered the job I’m November and it never changed until after I was fully hired.

When will the February interview dates be posted?

Gotta wonder what makes someone choose this airline in this hiring environment, especially post 1221.

Zap, you're starting to sound like Whack...

Apply everywhere and go where you can get in and then keep updating elsewhere you’d rather be.

It ain’t as easy as saying, “I’m gonna go to FedEx or Delta”. Can’t go to places that don’t offer an interview or CJO.

Take the first job offer. Take the first class date.

Sorry, not my intention. Just thinking it's got to be tough to decide between all of the opportunities these days. I'm curious about that thought process.

I agree go to the first place that calls and get a seniority number, then if you still want to go elsewhere keep trying. But if the music stops, at least you have a seat.

Same interview date for me. Also, same outcome on when I applied to getting the invite.

It's a pretty easy choice for me; I want HOU and won't get jabbed. It is either SWA or Spirit.

Midwest would-be commuter. Has the most bases I could see moving the family to eventually (not much of a coastal boy), and probably the best odds of ever opening a new pilot base that isn't in NY, CA, or FL.

United has a base in Houston.

Lol. Ya. That's funny. Considering United fired people for the jab. But you likely didn't know that as a devout CNNer. 👍 Hope you're enjoying your commute. And your extra covids.

I figured he was kidding. No way somebody bases a multi-million dollar career decision on that. Maybe I was mistaken.

Maybe you don't Rachel. But some of us have been paying attention.

You were already here. You didn't have a decision to make. A regional guy likely has different arithmetic. Whatever. We all have our opinions on that topic. No point in beating dead horses.

Didn't they bring them all back?

Jetblue is hardcore, so Spirit might go that way as well.

They did, under the understanding that if there is another outbreak they will be in the same boat.

I’ve thought about that too, that’s why SWA is number one choice. However, JetBlue is more lenient about exemptions also. They did drop the requirement for new hires.

Ha, it’s only a million dollar career if you don’t medical out with Myocarditis. So yes, I will base my decision on that. To each is their own.

Yes they did.

If you CNNers haven't been paying attention (and I don't mean to your bought and paid for medical field relatives either🙄) cold hard reality is knocking on your front door. You won't be able to ignore your ignorance forever. The truth is finally coming out.

How many times must one be wrong before they sit down? I have heard for 2 years….just wait….just wait…..just wait.

AntiVaxer dies and goes to heaven. God says you have led a somewhat noble life, I will answer any question you have for me.

AntiVaxer asks “does the COVID vaccine cause heart issues?”

God answers “Of course not!”

AntiVaxer says “Damned this conspiracy goes higher than I thought!”

Ummmm What?

Is 1000 turbine a hard limit? I saw AS reduced theirs to 500.. any news of something here? You’d figure guys with the type rating and a little less hours are still better than a brand new regional FO

AS also says on their site they don’t require an ATP. Not sure if that’s accurate or not when you actually apply though.

QOL and schedule flexability are major drivers for me. My family needs my time more than my money. If Allegiant work rules didnt suck so bad and have such a toxic relationship with management I would be looking at them a little harder as well (I have a CJO there, but since managment purposefully tanked negotiations things seem to be getting worse, not better.,,too risky).

LMFAO. Have you read this morning’s negotiations update or been around to witness the shenanigans they’ve pulled for the last three years?

For *******’s sake. Take off those rose colored glasses. 🙄

And just where would you go with those in mind? Every airline I have asked that about has pilots that give the exact same response as you. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.

I’m not sure I understand what you’re asking. Where would I go now if given a blank check? Delta or UAL personally.

Not a blank check per se, Im looking to maximize home time and schedule flexability as well as have some stability (ie, a company that isnt going anywhere for the next 20 yrs). I spoken to Delta, Allegiant, Breeze, Avelo and Frontier and friends at United and AA. Every single one of those places have their pluses and minuses (some bigger than others!), but each of them also has folks on their forums that claim the same thing you did (not backing you, i genuinely appreciate your feedback...just dont be offended if I dont follow your advice...cant follow everyones, they are all saying contradictory things!), "why would you consider coming here right now"? Everyone seems to think the grass is greener elsewhere. From what I can see, SWA offers the best schedule flexability and financial/reward vs time away from home compramise in a company that, despite its difficulties, is not likely to go anywhere for the next few decades. Allegiant is a hot mess, Avelo appears to be struggling and is HIGH risk for failure, same with Breeze, United is not as flexible and does not have bases ammenable to my family, friend at United is pretty miserable.

I know it wont be perfect, but the USAF certainly wasnt either and I endured that for 20yrs. Ill wager that this will be a fair amount better QOL than what I have now with good stability.

Regardless of how much this job is an improvement over your last, I hope that once on the list you will join your colleagues as a member of our union. When asked, I hope that you will demonstrate that unity with your vote, and if called upon, by holding a sign alongside your colleagues in a demonstration of that unity. What is a retirement gig for you, is a profession for the overwhelming majority. It’s essential that we speak with one voice to argue for improvements that elevate our current CBA to one that suitably rewards pilots for the responsibility they have been given, and the years of experience and hardship that forged the tools we use to shoulder that responsibility.

(See that Whack? Couldn’t even take my own advice. F&H has their social media team out in force these days)

Very, very well said. Thank you.

United has bases in every city that Southwest (except PHX and LAS) so I’m guessing you must want to live in one of those two. Makes sense if retired AF coming from Luke or Nellis…

Oh I fully intend to. I still have 20yrs left, so it's just as much a profession to me, not just some side hustle when I want to wake up.

Uni Ted has a 737 base in LAS now… With CA vacancies unfilled.

Sorry, United does have MCO now, Delta does not. Florida (Central or North) is our desire.

Hopefully, you will hear from someone else sooner.