Southwest hiring info
04-12-2015, 04:32 PM
#1181
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Southwest hiring info
The invites will continue. Classes are starting in September and going until they are done. I got an initial invite in the March/April hiring round last year and chose the last day possible based on my availability. I made the second class (they go in order of interview, also how employee numbers are assigned).
I am not good at math, but that means out of three weeks of interviews, they had enough hires to staff two classes of 24. I don't know what that boils down to in percentages, but I do know that 5/6 in my interview group were hired. I was probably the least experienced and close to the least qualified.
They told us pre interview that they weren't looking to fill any quotas. They could hire all of us or none of us. I truly believe that once you make it to the interview it is yours to lose. Interview prep, while not a must have, will help immensely. I am sure some guys can go in there and kill it without prepping. I am not one of those guys and not afraid to admit it.
I am not good at math, but that means out of three weeks of interviews, they had enough hires to staff two classes of 24. I don't know what that boils down to in percentages, but I do know that 5/6 in my interview group were hired. I was probably the least experienced and close to the least qualified.
They told us pre interview that they weren't looking to fill any quotas. They could hire all of us or none of us. I truly believe that once you make it to the interview it is yours to lose. Interview prep, while not a must have, will help immensely. I am sure some guys can go in there and kill it without prepping. I am not one of those guys and not afraid to admit it.
04-12-2015, 04:43 PM
#1182
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Position: 737 CA
Posts: 508
Originally Posted by e6bpilot
The invites will continue. Classes are starting in September and going until they are done. I got an initial invite in the March/April hiring round last year and chose the last day possible based on my availability. I made the second class (they go in order of interview, also how employee numbers are assigned).
I am not good at math, but that means out of three weeks of interviews, they had enough hires to staff two classes of 24. I don't know what that boils down to in percentages, but I do know that 5/6 in my interview group were hired. I was probably the least experienced and close to the least qualified.
They told us pre interview that they weren't looking to fill any quotas. They could hire all of us or none of us. I truly believe that once you make it to the interview it is yours to lose. Interview prep, while not a must have, will help immensely. I am sure some guys can go in there and kill it without prepping. I am not one of those guys and not afraid to admit it.
I am not good at math, but that means out of three weeks of interviews, they had enough hires to staff two classes of 24. I don't know what that boils down to in percentages, but I do know that 5/6 in my interview group were hired. I was probably the least experienced and close to the least qualified.
They told us pre interview that they weren't looking to fill any quotas. They could hire all of us or none of us. I truly believe that once you make it to the interview it is yours to lose. Interview prep, while not a must have, will help immensely. I am sure some guys can go in there and kill it without prepping. I am not one of those guys and not afraid to admit it.
Good post as always from you e6b. I'm interested to see what the first round of interviewees hear during their interview as far as the first availability of class dates are concerned. I'm hearing rumblings that it may in fact be sooner than September.
04-13-2015, 02:10 AM
#1183
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Position: B737 Captain
Posts: 323
E6 -
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
I must comment on this however;
I have no idea what your situation was and this is only directed at future hires and not at you -
TAKE THE FIRST CLASS AVAILABLE.
I see way too many guys take what is "convenient" as opposed to what is available. Seniority is everything moving forward for the rest of your career. Days off, vacation, being home with your kids. Everything.
Beg, borrow - do whatever you have to do (within reason) to secure that seniority number. Careers have been made by the cut of one number. Take it.
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
I must comment on this however;
and chose the last day possible based on my availability
TAKE THE FIRST CLASS AVAILABLE.
I see way too many guys take what is "convenient" as opposed to what is available. Seniority is everything moving forward for the rest of your career. Days off, vacation, being home with your kids. Everything.
Beg, borrow - do whatever you have to do (within reason) to secure that seniority number. Careers have been made by the cut of one number. Take it.
04-13-2015, 03:26 AM
#1184
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2014
Position: Captain
Posts: 87
Originally Posted by 4th Level
E6 -
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
I must comment on this however;
I have no idea what your situation was and this is only directed at future hires and not at you -
TAKE THE FIRST CLASS AVAILABLE.
I see way too many guys take what is "convenient" as opposed to what is available. Seniority is everything moving forward for the rest of your career. Days off, vacation, being home with your kids. Everything.
Beg, borrow - do whatever you have to do (within reason) to secure that seniority number. Careers have been made by the cut of one number. Take it.
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
I must comment on this however;
I have no idea what your situation was and this is only directed at future hires and not at you -
TAKE THE FIRST CLASS AVAILABLE.
I see way too many guys take what is "convenient" as opposed to what is available. Seniority is everything moving forward for the rest of your career. Days off, vacation, being home with your kids. Everything.
Beg, borrow - do whatever you have to do (within reason) to secure that seniority number. Careers have been made by the cut of one number. Take it.
04-13-2015, 06:26 AM
#1185
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,796
Originally Posted by BeeWatcher
And after you are flying for Southwest take the first class you can at the first of the big three that hire you...seniority is everything and you will enjoy a much richer and senior life at the "legacies"...
I'm 42 years old. This is my 8th airline. I think the time for jumping to another airline has come to a close. Better to just hope things improve at this one.
04-13-2015, 08:46 AM
#1186
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Originally Posted by 4th Level
E6 -
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
I must comment on this however;
I have no idea what your situation was and this is only directed at future hires and not at you -
TAKE THE FIRST CLASS AVAILABLE.
I see way too many guys take what is "convenient" as opposed to what is available. Seniority is everything moving forward for the rest of your career. Days off, vacation, being home with your kids. Everything.
Beg, borrow - do whatever you have to do (within reason) to secure that seniority number. Careers have been made by the cut of one number. Take it.
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
I must comment on this however;
I have no idea what your situation was and this is only directed at future hires and not at you -
TAKE THE FIRST CLASS AVAILABLE.
I see way too many guys take what is "convenient" as opposed to what is available. Seniority is everything moving forward for the rest of your career. Days off, vacation, being home with your kids. Everything.
Beg, borrow - do whatever you have to do (within reason) to secure that seniority number. Careers have been made by the cut of one number. Take it.
Oh I agree wholeheartedly. I had a military commitment that interfered. It was the first one I could make.
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04-13-2015, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BeeWatcher
And after you are flying for Southwest take the first class you can at the first of the big three that hire you...seniority is everything and you will enjoy a much richer and senior life at the "legacies"...
I think this is good advice for some folks.
My advice: take a strong look at where you are and what your satisfaction is and make a smart decision for you and your family based on the info available. I have been round and round with my wife on making the jump to another airline. I am staying put at SWA. It just works for us.
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04-13-2015, 08:55 AM
#1188
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,796
Originally Posted by e6bpilot
I think this is good advice for some folks.
My advice: take a strong look at where you are and what your satisfaction is and make a smart decision for you and your family based on the info available. I have been round and round with my wife on making the jump to another airline. I am staying put at SWA. It just works for us.
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My advice: take a strong look at where you are and what your satisfaction is and make a smart decision for you and your family based on the info available. I have been round and round with my wife on making the jump to another airline. I am staying put at SWA. It just works for us.
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Agreed. If I were ten years younger and/or lived someplace more easily commutable it would be a no brainer.
There are worse things than retiring as an FO at a successful major airline.
04-13-2015, 09:24 AM
#1189
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Joined APC: Feb 2014
Position: Captain
Posts: 87
Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
I'm 42 years old. This is my 8th airline. I think the time for jumping to another airline has come to a close. Better to just hope things improve at this one.
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