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Old 09-15-2010, 12:24 PM
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I don't jumpseat much.........

I'm a United pilot. Wondering if I need to be in uniform jumpseating (in the cockpit) on Southwest.

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Old 09-15-2010, 01:49 PM
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Per the FOM for a Non-Southwest Employee Jumpseater...

Business Suits, flight uniforms, or sport coat and trousers are preferred. Slacks and collared casual shirts or dress shirts are acceptable. Socks are required. Sneakers or jogging shoes may not be worn. Shorts and T-Shirts are not acceptable.


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Old 09-15-2010, 04:16 PM
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Poolie here . . . quick question and a momentary thread hijack.

I am over in the Regional threads talking union stuff. The allegation has been made over there that SWAPA dues are much greater than ALPA dues (1.95% I believe).

My understanding is that SWAPA dues are 1% and that SWAPA's President, Mr. CK, makes 125% of line captain pay as his salary for his duties.

Could you are any SWA pilot who has the time or cares to comment just briefly summarize the SWAPA dues.

(I have searched APC for the answer to this question that I know has been asked before, but I am not getting any good search results.)
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Old 09-15-2010, 04:27 PM
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IMHO, you can't go wrong wearing your uniform.
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Old 09-15-2010, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JDFlyer
Poolie here . . . quick question and a momentary thread hijack.

I am over in the Regional threads talking union stuff. The allegation has been made over there that SWAPA dues are much greater than ALPA dues (1.95% I believe).

My understanding is that SWAPA dues are 1% and that SWAPA's President, Mr. CK, makes 125% of line captain pay as his salary for his duties.

Could you are any SWA pilot who has the time or cares to comment just briefly summarize the SWAPA dues.

(I have searched APC for the answer to this question that I know has been asked before, but I am not getting any good search results.)
SWAPA dues are 1% of your earnings.

.25% while you're on probation.
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Old 09-15-2010, 06:06 PM
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SWAPA dues are 1% of your earnings.

.25% while you're on probation.
Thanks for the quick reply. That is all I needed to know!
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Old 09-22-2010, 08:45 AM
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Uniform is probably the easiest, but we've carried offline guys in nice Levis and Polo shirts. Just use common sense. There are a few tools who will whip out the FOM and look for your sport jacket, but for the most part as long as you're not wearing a jockstrap and flip flops you'll be welcome.
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Originally Posted by bondjamesbond
Uniform is probably the easiest, but we've carried offline guys in nice Levis and Polo shirts. Just use common sense. There are a few tools who will whip out the FOM and look for your sport jacket, but for the most part as long as you're not wearing a jockstrap and flip flops you'll be welcome.
The FOM only allows online guys to wear jeans. I flew with one captain that made a Horizon guy change out of jeans before she would let him jumpseat. (he even rode in the cabin)
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So she would be an example of the forementioned tool.
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Old 09-22-2010, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rolf
So she would be an example of the forementioned tool.
No, I think she is someone who doesn't carry people who look like ****.

Can't non-rev in jeans, why would you be able to jumpseat in them?

Jeans are great for casual dinners, trips to lowes, football games; but not for riding for free as a professional courtesy of another airline Captain.
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