audioflyer

Just scheduled my interview for Nov 10!

Here's the problem...

My Guard unit told me I have to deploy for two months (Jan-Feb). I've been trying to get out of it for several weeks for other reasons, but they say they have nobody else who can go - volunteer or they will non-vol me. So I finally caved and told them I would go... then got my SWA invitation the next day!

So my question is, will this be a problem for SWA? Would they hire me and wait until March to put me in a class? I'm pretty sure USERRA prevents them from discriminating or not hiring me based on that. Should I change my availability date in pilotcredentials for after my return, even though I've already been selected for interview? Should I just explain this under where it says: "Do you have any commitment that will not allow you to enter and complete, uninterrupted, a Training Syllabus of approximately 8 weeks once commenced?"

Just wanted to get some opinions, thanks.

OB Pilot

The way classes are running right now, with a Nov 10th interview you most likely will be offered a class in late Dec or early Jan. I would think that not telling them at all until after your interview might not be looked upon too highly. Best advice I can give you is be honest, put it on your app where you stated above and then tell them the timeline of events when you get to your interview. Since you'll only be gone for 2 months I don't think it will affect their decision to hire you since it will only delay your class date by a little bit. If they think you are a fit for SWA you will be offered a class date when you are available. Just don't lie or try to hide it, probably a smart way to go about anything or your application. Good luck.

TarHeelPilot

I know people who aren't available until March and June 2016 due to military service who have interviews this month. I don't think you'll have any issue at all changing your availability.

Hawg

A friend who just received a CJO from this last DB was called and offered a class range of Nov '15 to Mar '16. He took the Mar class for military reasons. Seems like if you have a Nov interview, then a DB a few weeks after that, that you would be given the option to start months later based on the previous data point.


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ANGFlight81

Anybody heard any details about the October 14 class. Less than two weeks out and still haven't got the email from rocky with the details

Caveman

They're just starting to go out

ANGFlight81

Thx. Got mine as well 😃

Spookywatcher

1st time lurker & 1st time poster. Found this when googling for idea of benefits.

Interview date is Oct 6!
8100 TT
4100 TPIC
5 Type ratings
121 over 10 years ago
Been 135 since
Current Chief Pilot of 135
Prior military but no military flying. Just an aircraft electrician during my stint.

Not really sure how I got the interview.
I don't know anyone at southwest.
No 737 type
Never been to a job fair.

I just simply cannot believe I actually got the call. Today is my first and only day off in 38 days. Using it to finish up prep. All of you posting and contributing have been immensely helpful, and I can't thank you enough. Regardless of outcome, needless to say I am thrilled beyond measure. I hope I'll be able pass it forward and help next set!

SpookyWatcher

Caveman

Spooky

Centerline is money well spent IMHO, good luck.

Spookywatcher

I would love to. But since my invite, today is my first and only day off. I fly all day tomorrow, then airline out for interview on moday, then interview in a.m. on tues. Really wish I had had time to prep.

This will definiteley be interesting. There is no doubt they will see the real me, no time to have rehearsed or research much.

Here's hoping they see me as a good fit. Cheers everyone!

SpookyWatcher