SWA 1000 Turbine PIC immediately
04-22-2007, 07:58 AM
#31
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Position: 737 CA
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Well, 3.5 years at a regional before upgrade was available. Upgraded and flew captain for about 6 months. Left to fly the 727 panel at a major cargo airline. Hired by UAL two years later with 5000 total and 400 turbine pic. I have been a copilot here for almost 10 years since then. I did recently bite the bullet and bid 737 captain. I go to class next month. The lifestyle change is going to suck, but one has to be prepared for ANYTHING in this business. And since I cannot even apply at SWA, FedEx, or UPS, I decided to pull the trigger.
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04-22-2007, 07:56 PM
#33
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Position: SWA/FO
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04-22-2007, 08:23 PM
#35
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Posts: 349
DitchDog,
Actually it is not a rumor. The HRO folks told us SWA was considering this when they stopped by our Higher Power course back in January. I have not heard if it is policy yet, but I know for a fact it is not rumor. Sorry I wrote it like that. It was a poor choice of words and my bad.....sorry.
Best of luck to you.
Actually it is not a rumor. The HRO folks told us SWA was considering this when they stopped by our Higher Power course back in January. I have not heard if it is policy yet, but I know for a fact it is not rumor. Sorry I wrote it like that. It was a poor choice of words and my bad.....sorry.
Best of luck to you.
04-22-2007, 10:15 PM
#36
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Joined APC: Nov 2005
Position: Guppy Capt.
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I "updated" my stuff the other day. And I received an email from them about how my name has landed again at Southwest Airlines. And to make sure I keep it updated within the next 6 months? It has been six months since I tried.
04-23-2007, 10:50 AM
#37
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Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: FO A320/319
Posts: 97
Can anyone tell me why 11,500 TT 1400 turbine PIC 6000 Jet isn't competitive enough at SWA? Would a type be worth the risk? How can I verify that I haven't been internally black balled before I spend 7000 bucks on a type?
04-23-2007, 01:44 PM
#38
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Position: Mostly Herks. Soon to be Guppys and FRED
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Can I ask why you think you are not competitive?
04-23-2007, 02:05 PM
#39
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: In the bunk
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Sounds pretty competitive to me, although 1400 turbine PIC is just above their old 1300 PIC min. As long as you have the mins, I think it's really who you are as a person that makes the difference. With those hours you should at least get an interview.
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