SWA FO application window opened today

[ZapBrannigan]

Just saw on LinkedIn that the application window opened today for FOs. Not sure how long it’ll stay open. Good luck to everyone that applies. Feel free to PM with questions. I’ll be honest about the good, and the bad. I’ve worked for lots of airlines so I feel qualified to share things that I think are great, and areas of improvement.

 

[Jimmy_Norton]

5th times a charm! Maybe....

 

[Skypilot101]

Junior base still oakland/lax? If one wanted orlando, how long would it take if hired today? Upgrades still 10+ years or looking to decrease with hiring and retirments?

 

[ZapBrannigan]

Junior base still oakland/lax? If one wanted orlando, how long would it take if hired today? Upgrades still 10+ years or looking to decrease with hiring and retirments?

Your guess is as good as mine. OAK and LAX are currently junior but DEN is forecast to grow. Haven't heard many rumors about growth at Orlando. I wouldn't bank on it.

As far as upgrades... plan for a decade and be pleasantly surprised if it's less. The good news, at least from the W2 thread over on APC, is that most FOs are earning well north of $200,000, which takes a little of the sting out of the lengthy upgrade. A little.

 

[Skypilot101]

Your guess is as good as mine. OAK and LAX are currently junior but DEN is forecast to grow. Haven't heard many rumors about growth at Orlando. I wouldn't bank on it.

As far as upgrades... plan for a decade and be pleasantly surprised if it's less. The good news, at least from the W2 thread over on APC, is that most FOs are earning well north of $200,000, which takes a little of the sting out of the lengthy upgrade. A little.

long time! But that pay would take the sting away. What's the hiring plans next year, 1500?

 

[ZapBrannigan]

long time! But that pay would take the sting away. What's the hiring plans next year, 1500?

I've heard 1200 but I'm not sure they'll be successful at recruiting and RETAINING 1200 newhires.

 

[Skypilot101]

I've heard 1200 but I'm not sure they'll be successful at recruiting and RETAINING 1200 newhires.

That's a lot. I'm assuming a lot of attrition to the legacys? Any updates on future contract talks?

 

[ZapBrannigan]

That's a lot. I'm assuming a lot of attrition to the legacys? Any updates on future contract talks?

Slow going.

 

[Boots2Wings]

Any idea the next opening @ZapBrannigan ?

 

[ZapBrannigan]

Any idea the next opening @ZapBrannigan ?

Haven't heard but will try to find out for you

 

[Boots2Wings]

Thanks! Btw Congrats on that fourth stripe. Would have posted there but thats not my forum section yet

 

[ZapBrannigan]

Thanks! Btw Congrats on that fourth stripe. Would have posted there but thats not my forum section yet

Thanks very much. I haven't found the answer to your question, but I'm still looking!

 

[Boots2Wings]

For those that are curious. Looks like the window opened on Oct 3 and will run 10 days. May the odds be ever in your favor (and mine)