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04-01-2014, 11:27 AM

#331

e6bpilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeF16

What a fake out. I guess that's their April Fool's joke on us. OMG an email from SWA Hiring titled "First Officer Position", I finally have an interview!!! Nope, not even close... Oh well.

Yep. Saw it pop up on my phone as an alert and my heart skipped a beat. Read the body of the e-mail and just laughed a little at myself. Oh well, at least I have heard SOMETHING from somebody now. All my other apps have disappeared into the ether.

04-01-2014, 01:11 PM

#332

Simms41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by e6bpilot

Same same...oh well.

04-01-2014, 03:55 PM

#333

gr8vu

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Same here for the rejection email--all those I talked to today didn't have the type rating.

04-01-2014, 05:37 PM

#334

SouthernBoy130

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+1 to the rejection email...

04-01-2014, 05:42 PM

#335

thorpeg

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How are you guys receiving these emails? I tried to sign up to receive alerts on the SWA site (www.swajobs.com), but then it goes to a blank page after I click "save this search criteria" to get "notified when new jobs are added." When I check my "saved jobs" there's nothing there either. If I have my application complete with all green checks on the Pilot Credentials site does that mean I'm done or do I need to add a resume to the SWA site (www.swajobs.com)? I would think they'd use the Pilot Credentials site considering it's much more info than just a resume. Any info from anyone is greatly appreciated! I have multiple friends that work at SWA, but it seems like, from the info I'm getting, that things have changed since they got hired.

04-01-2014, 06:00 PM

#336

e6bpilot

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I applied via the website back when the window opened which then invited you via email to go to Pilotcredentials and set up a profile. Don't know which one sent the email. It said it was from Southwest Airlines when it popped up.

Break break

I know at least one applicant that was typed, well connected, had a boatload of 737 PIC/IP time, and got the TBNT email today. Both guys that I know that got hired were typed and immediately available to start class. I really think that in this window they were looking for guys that could start right away and get into class quick. Both myself and the dude that I mentioned above were not immediately available.

04-01-2014, 06:14 PM

#337

gr8vu

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same here--all of us had recommendations but were not typed and not available until this summer. Timing is everything.

04-01-2014, 06:18 PM

#338

Jetnfast

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Quote:

Originally Posted by e6bpilot

I really think that in this window they were looking for guys that could start right away and get into class quick. Both myself and the dude that I mentioned above were not immediately available.

You are correct. This was directly from the CP at WAI. However he did say something to the effect that once hiring is expected to be continuous there is potential to relax the importance of having the type prior to the interview since they can afford the extra time to hire the guy and let him get the type. In the meantime, for this round the need was immediate and obvious by the number of guys who got the interview with the type.

Hopefully the next app window will open soon. That begs the question, will we have to create a new PC app from scratch, or can we just keep updating the current one on file? I checked after the TBNT and it was still "active".

04-01-2014, 06:23 PM

#339

PRS Guitars

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I received the TBNT today. Typed at HPA and was immediately available, IP/EP (pointy nosed jets). I did stop updating my application after being hired elsewhere in late December.