Pilot attrition finally acknowledged…
04-29-2023 | 12:28 PM
#61
weekends off? Nope...
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Wanna see something cool….go to ACARS and Ground Reports. Place the original departure time in and reason ATC congestion. It is automated and will adjust the departure time back to original time in the system. Then walk up and say “hey why haven’t we boarded yet look at the time in the computer!” When they look it up just mention “hey man I guess it’s a boarding delay!”
I only do it to the DB ops agents…
It’s like the only part of the system that is automated and works most of the time. Use it and abuse it…
I only do it to the DB ops agents…
It’s like the only part of the system that is automated and works most of the time. Use it and abuse it…
04-29-2023 | 12:46 PM
#63
gets time off
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Wanna see something cool….go to ACARS and Ground Reports. Place the original departure time in and reason ATC congestion. It is automated and will adjust the departure time back to original time in the system. Then walk up and say “hey why haven’t we boarded yet look at the time in the computer!” When they look it up just mention “hey man I guess it’s a boarding delay!”
I only do it to the DB ops agents…
It’s like the only part of the system that is automated and works most of the time. Use it and abuse it…
I only do it to the DB ops agents…
It’s like the only part of the system that is automated and works most of the time. Use it and abuse it…
04-29-2023 | 12:55 PM
#64
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I have a good friend who retired from SWA recently after 20+ years and attempted the instructor gig. He got all the way through training and after a month threw in the towel. The schedule and overall experience fell far short of what they advertised. He was immediately hired at a local corporate outfit making a lot more than the instructor gig with no commute and very few layovers. This is not a rare story.
04-29-2023 | 04:54 PM
#65
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From: Gear slinger
Per internal email from a Managing Director (which I will not post in full due to policy and sensitivity) stated that “we have recently experienced increased Flight Instructor attrition and qualification delays, leading to us not having enough Training personnel to instruct all classes. As a result, we have canceled the XXXXX Captain Upgrade class, reducing our total June vacancy to XX Captain positions…Although First Officer attrition did not cause this change, we are keeping a close eye on Pilot departures and may adjust future Crew staffing plans if needed to maintain seat balance.
If only one could have seen that coming…! Ratios already are becoming imbalanced, and it appears we think that is going to continue or get worse as pilots leave, and we cannot fill classes. SWA: it’s time. Enough monkeying around and fix this. Leading contract NOW.
Poopoo out.
If only one could have seen that coming…! Ratios already are becoming imbalanced, and it appears we think that is going to continue or get worse as pilots leave, and we cannot fill classes. SWA: it’s time. Enough monkeying around and fix this. Leading contract NOW.
Poopoo out.
04-30-2023 | 07:54 AM
#66
At your mom's house
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From: cpt 737
I’ve thought about it too. And then I realize I have little to no desire to interview anywhere again. Or sit through 2 months of training….over and over should I decide to swap jets. Or wear a blazer and hat. Or commute…even if it is a short while.
If I only had 0-3 yrs here I’d probably bite the bullet and at least toss the app in to see what happens. I’m in my 40’s and don’t feel like starting over and yanking gear for 20 yr olds who don’t have a clue how fickle this industry is….so I’m staying put.
If I only had 0-3 yrs here I’d probably bite the bullet and at least toss the app in to see what happens. I’m in my 40’s and don’t feel like starting over and yanking gear for 20 yr olds who don’t have a clue how fickle this industry is….so I’m staying put.
I'm sure we'd solve the instructor problem if they would allow line guys to instruct.
if I was 20 yrs younger or only had a few yrs here I'd would have been gone last yr.
04-30-2023 | 01:02 PM
#67
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that's kinda my situation also. Although I was JS on United the other day and the 1 yr FO was just awarded 787 instructor. so he flys the 787 1 trip a month then instructs the rest of the time. I would consider that if I lived closer to Stapleton.
I'm sure we'd solve the instructor problem if they would allow line guys to instruct.
if I was 20 yrs younger or only had a few yrs here I'd would have been gone last yr.
I'm sure we'd solve the instructor problem if they would allow line guys to instruct.
if I was 20 yrs younger or only had a few yrs here I'd would have been gone last yr.
04-30-2023 | 01:16 PM
#68
Furloughed Again?!
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From: Boeing 737
Our instructors are union employees with their own bargaining agent operating under their own contract. Personally, I won’t pontificate about taking another union employee’s job. If we want line pilots to be instructors (like they are at most other companies) than SWAPA and the instructors union, along with the company would have to execute a ‘merger’ of sorts with SWAPA as the surviving bargaining agent. AND offer those who are medically qualified some sort of integration into the pilot seniority list if they so desire.
04-30-2023 | 01:32 PM
#69
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04-30-2023 | 04:52 PM
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