Southwest Hiring Info 2016
08-28-2016, 03:14 PM
#2312
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
Hey Doc, I flew corporate for a Fortune 500 for several years before SW. If you want to message me privately we can discuss the pros and cons
08-28-2016, 05:07 PM
#2313
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Originally Posted by Thunder1
Your info on our loss rate this year is WAY low. SWAPA put out an email last month stating that so far this year we have had OVER 10% of our new hires leave for greener pastures. At the time the message was put out we had 300+ new hires -- so over 30 have left in the first 7 months of the year.
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I got my numbers from the head of hiring RC based on the last 12 months, not the current calendar year. My apologies for not clarifying that. I know we have lost way more guys this year than last year.
I took a look myself though by comparing the projected hiring numbers from this year through July (swapa published this recently) to the number of new hires this calendar year on the cwa seniority list. Would it surprise you that the numbers match? It appears that the company is either not deleting names from cwa or adding people to some classes. I haven't gone through with a fine tooth comb yet but I did notice they will not hit their hiring quota for August.
08-28-2016, 05:37 PM
#2314
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
I disagree. There are 1000 blue suits and red ties with identical RJ resumes and all the same stories. Your experience sets you apart! You got this.
Last edited by lowflyer79; 08-28-2016 at 05:48 PM.
08-28-2016, 06:29 PM
#2315
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Posts: 4
Originally Posted by sky80
I'm coming from the same angle, but do have a degree. I would think no recent training events and multi time would be negatives against you if you don't have those. The degree would be a mark against you also from my research. These could easily be fixed with a few years at a regional if you can stand the paycut and online classes.
My multi time is weak. I sold the 137 business and got on at a regional to build the 121 and multi time.
Jumping into a company like Southwest without any 135 experience or 121 would be a huge undertaking in my opinion. You would be competing against people that could walk into the job ready to go. I felt like I was playing catch up on many aspects during training and the first 100 hrs on the job vs the other guys coming from similar flying. Working in the system, radio, charts, and instrument procedures, autopilot, etc. I was good at flying the actual plane though, since that's what I've always done with no autopilot and so many takeoffs and landings.
Why are you wanting to bail on the 137 business?
Southwest is where I want to end up also. Several of the Captains I fly with say I would fit in perfect there with my personality and the way I fly. Hoping I get the chance to see in the next few years.
My multi time is weak. I sold the 137 business and got on at a regional to build the 121 and multi time.
Jumping into a company like Southwest without any 135 experience or 121 would be a huge undertaking in my opinion. You would be competing against people that could walk into the job ready to go. I felt like I was playing catch up on many aspects during training and the first 100 hrs on the job vs the other guys coming from similar flying. Working in the system, radio, charts, and instrument procedures, autopilot, etc. I was good at flying the actual plane though, since that's what I've always done with no autopilot and so many takeoffs and landings.
Why are you wanting to bail on the 137 business?
Southwest is where I want to end up also. Several of the Captains I fly with say I would fit in perfect there with my personality and the way I fly. Hoping I get the chance to see in the next few years.
My multi time is low but wanted to see if someone like Southwest would put the time and entergy into a pilot coming from a different flying background and groom them into 121 operations under their procedures. I don't have a four year degree but I've owned and operated a multi aircraft flying service and a small maintenance shop. Thought that would help when it comes to leadership skills.
I appreciate the direction and just putting out feelers before I started applying to the regionals. Which one are you flying with?
08-29-2016, 07:07 AM
#2316
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All you can do is try. I think you have just as much chance as anyone else. Owning and managing your own business is a plus! In any case all carriers want to see career progression and not stagnation. Taking a step NOW is better than not taking a step at all. Do what you can to check all the boxes you can. You may have a good shot at a company like Spirit or Allegiant first rather than go to a regional. Check their requirements. If you go to a regional then I'd say pick the one that will get you to the left seat the quickest and view each step at just a temporary step and move on. If you don't plan on moving you may also need to consider what regional or other airline you can easily commute on. Try to learn what each airline commuter policy is... The airlines are a rewarding way to go, but you may have to make some sacrifices.
Last edited by SeaTurtle; 08-29-2016 at 07:23 AM.
08-30-2016, 03:05 AM
#2318
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getting a second interview?
So I interviewed earlier this year. I received the TBNT letter. What are my chances of getting a second interview? I know several who had to come back two or three times and get the nod on the second and third time. I exceed all the qualifications and have many references both internal and external.
08-30-2016, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ccdyer76
So I interviewed earlier this year. I received the TBNT letter. What are my chances of getting a second interview? I know several who had to come back two or three times and get the nod on the second and third time. I exceed all the qualifications and have many references both internal and external.
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