How to become a dispatcher at Southwest Airlines...

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...I think.

A couple of months ago, on a lark, I applied to a job with Southwest (non-dispatch related). It was not something I was particularly interested in, but it matched my skillset. Some time goes by and I don't hear anything, so I figure that's that.

Lo and behold, they called last week and offered the opportunity to interview. So I went along.

Walking out of the interview, what struck me the most was how much they spoke about advancement opportunities for current employees. It seemed to me they really want to hire and promote from within if they can.

So, for all you aspiring young dispatchers out there, here's your chance to test my theory.

Get your license
Get a dispatcher job
Get some experience, but not too much. 2 to 3 years is my guess
Get in with Southwest in whatever position you can.
Be punctual, reliable, and do good work in that job. Focus on developing your reputation. Do not be thinking about dispatch and do not have your eye on the door. Offer to help with whatever needs doing.
Make a visit(s) to the NOC for observation and networking.
Be patient.
And if none of that works out, you still have a good job with a good company.

There you have it! No go forth and change the world.
 
Burrito said:
Sounds like it's about connections, guys.

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You continue to post pointless information while being passive aggressive towards me. Yet you won't respond once I direct a post at you. PM me now. This forum is clearly just one giant clique.
 
Guys, I don't know what @CRJInTheHeartOfTexas did to cause everyone to beat up on him like they are, but let's grow up, shall we? We're not in middle school, and we're not out on the playground boasting how my dispatcher can beat up your dispatcher. If you don't like him, you don't have to go fishing with him, but we're adults and professionals. Let's act like it. You don't have to act or speak on every random thought you have.

Likewise to CRJ...; you've obviously done something to incur their ridicule. I don't know what it is, but the best thing you can do is ignore it when people provoke you.

Let us all remember that we are in @Derg 's living room for professional growth, networking, and camaraderie. If you haven't got something to say that is nice, constructive, or adds to the conversation, then consider not saying anything at all. Or, if you absolutely must, then consider saying it in a PM.
 
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