blackdog

I interviewed back in 2006 and was shot down like a kite. I didn't have a chance as I am not military. I don't care what anyone says, SWAL likes Military mostly unless you get someone that's a commuter guy like myself. I think you will have another shot at it. I have kept all my stuff up to date and still I haven't been called for another try. I recently got a letter from them stating they hired all they will hire for now. I hope you are right that they will open the window again? I will go at it again and again to get to SWAL. I wish you all the luck. Keep trying and I'm sure you will succeed.

e6bpilot

Amen. I was on the line for 3 months before I got the jacket and I ordered it at the beginning of training.
Good thing about Peronne is that you talk to a real live American person who you call then and they will give you an honest answer if you ask them. Their stuff just takes a long time. I am not in love with the jacket, but for now it is the only alternative to the blazer.

e6bpilot

Serious question -
Have you done an interview prep course? I couldn't have passed an airline interview if I hadn't. I used Emerald Coast. There are others that are also really good. If you haven't done one, you are severely hurting your chances.
As much as we all like to think we are "the one", you have three hours to convince a few people. Interview prep gives you the tools to make that happen.

FNGforever

E6, I didn't use anyone, but I will call them after the holiday. Thanks for the advice. I have quite a few friends who have used them and have great things to say about them.

itsokimapilot

It isn't your family situation that sank you. I've found that SWA is very family friendly. E6b is right, Emerald Coast is the best investment you can make if you want to be here or at the other big 3. Good luck!

flysocal77

Took 4 months to get my Peronne jacket. Quality made in USA jacket and HEAVY. Im happy with it. Looking forward to the light jacket for spring/fall season.

Anyone interviewing should sign up for prep such as Emerald Coast. They were awesome. Yes it was kind of uncomfortable answering interview questions in front of an audience but simple questions such as "tell me about yourself and walk me through your resume", "why SWA" should be rehearsed. You also need to spin negatives into positives. Be yourself, be a good person and answer honestly. Just need to be prepared.

As for the Military argument I agree and disagree. I think the point system was tailor made for the military. If you look at the career of a military pilot, there was oportunity to check every box. Not the case for a civilian. It can be difficult to check leadership boxes such as DO, Cheif Pilot, check airman. I checked the "check airman" box and was interviewed a month later. I believe once you get an interview they just want to hire good guys, doesn't matter where you come from. The more diverse, the better. My class was mostly civilian 121.

ZapBrannigan

Disregard.

xkuzme1

I disagree on Emerald Coast. There were no TMAAT questions that I was asked in my interview. Nothing to practice or study for. It is a very sincere interview. Tell me about your accomplishments and describe why you want to work here. My class was 21 military and 7 civilians. All civilians were check airman.

Rsv4lyfe

Sincere? As in serious and high strung? Or laid back, get to know you kind of thing?

Any tech?

xkuzme1

Sincere as in, just honestly trying to get a feel for who you are. There was no technical at all. It was all getting to know you, and ask questions from the logbook.