Southwest questions
02-17-2017, 03:27 PM
#212
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,920
I went to a job fair in 2015 and flat out told them I'd pay for the type if it'd get me a interview. They told me to save my money and I interviewed a month later. You certainly don't need it anymore, but I have no idea how many "points" it'll get you when you check the box. If it puts you over and gets you on the list it could be worth it. Depends if 10-15k is worth it to get on sooner rather than later.
02-18-2017, 05:33 AM
#214
More Cowbell!!!
Joined APC: Nov 2011
Position: Spreading the LUV from the "Write" seat!!!
Posts: 346
In my class of 28, only 6 have the type. During my interview, Rocky said they prefer you don't have the type now so you don't have to unlearn the non SWA way. I'd save the money and not get the type.
02-18-2017, 09:19 AM
#218
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 46
Unlearn
I highly respect Rocky but have to say from personal experience that having the type only made Dallas and the transition on the line easier. However thats me speaking having a mil background. From what I hear if you have prior 121 you know all the multipilot, comm and deice stuff which means you only learn a different type which should be a breeze.
02-18-2017, 10:52 AM
#219
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: B717 CA
Posts: 447
TRUTH! I highlighted the above because I believe the Bachelor's and Master's outweigh all of the above including CP. As i've stated in other posts, I have done everything you can do in aviation CA/Capt/PIC Turbine/safety positions/TCE/Examiner...But haven't been called because i'm just shy of the BS Degree (coming soon). ALL of the airlines seem to choose the degree as the biggest point maker if you will.
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02-18-2017, 03:26 PM
#220
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,920
If we're hiring 700 this year figure they'll interview 850-1000ish. Probably 5-10,000 apps on file. So your odds of getting a interview are less than 25%. Took me 7 years before they called...and I know guys that've gotten the invite after applying 1 time. It's a crapshoot. Apply every window and update every few weeks. Double check app for errors and make sure your medical/passport dates are correct.
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