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Southwest Plans Mexico Codeshare
Whataburger, Pretty sure our stuff is aired out through word of mouth to every other pilot in the industry via our friends. It is a very small industry... By the way if these comments do not bother you Koolaid Drinkers, you are idiots, in my opinion... -
Age 65 right around corner... 15 year upgrades at SWA!!!
House votes to extend airline pilot retirement age from 60 to 65 By JIM ABRAMS , Associated Press Last update: December 11, 2007 - 6:27 PM The House voted unanimously Tuesday to extend the retirement age for commercial pilots to 65, changing a 1960 Federal Aviation Administration... -
Suggestions Anyone on Jumpseat to Germany???
Cactus and Jacko thanks a bunch. I shall let you guys know how it goes. I plan on going skiing in January! I'm going to put my hands in the fine folks at UAL. Very conveinent and have had a great deal of luck domestically. I think I'll buy a couple of ID90's just in case... Thanks again... -
Suggestions Anyone on Jumpseat to Germany???
Oh, Sorry, so specific info for you guys would help wouldn't it... I live in Chicago, so ORD is preferable or IAD is OK too. Maybe, my naivety is kicking in but I had no idea we could jump on Luftansa??? Is it some sort of United Star Alliance thing? Plus guys, how do you get through... -
Suggestions Anyone on Jumpseat to Germany???
I am currently flying for SWA so the CASS thing is not a problem. Anyone have experience on the Germany thing. It will be my first time to jumpseat int'l. Tell me the easiest way guys and any pitfalls I need to be aware of. Thanks in advance. J -
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SWA intrvws...Is Renaissance worth $220??
When I interviewed, I stayed there. I definitely feel it will not affect your abilitlity to get hired, however. Unless you feel any comfort in meeting your contemporaries, which would put your mind at ease, then spend the money. But I'd rather stay at the Ramada and throw money at a big steak in... -
UAL Pilots get TSA'ed in MIA
Radar Love, I Agree With Jb Bus Drvr I Here The Same $hit Everytime Some A$$hole In Las Or Southern Cal Comes Down Our Jetways. Hope The You Guys Haven't Been Drinking, Hope You Guys Weren't In The Bar, Hope You Guys Weren't Late Coming In Because You Had A Last Minute Drink..... Just... -
SWA LF's continue slump
Wndshr!! BEING JUST A PUP AT SWA I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE WITH YOU. IT IS VERY DISCERNING BEING AT THE TOP PAY RANGE OF 737 OPERATORS. I AM NOT NEW TO AIRLINE FLYING AND AM VERY VERY NERVOUS BEING HERE AT SWA. DON'T GET ME WRONG, I FEEL BLESSED TO BE HERE WITH ALL THE OTHER GREAT PILOTS... -
Unofficial SWA Hiring Mins
Hotel Monkey I have failed a ride before, so does that mean I just wasted 8Gs?? NEGATIVE!!! Hotel Monkey, You could have falied three checks! It does not matter. What matters is your reaction, explanation or your realization what you messed up on those checkrides. And more importantly... -
Unofficial SWA Hiring Mins
I'm sorry, I may be getting sucked into something I know I shouldn't, however. What makes a military guy more apt to deal with stress again? Because 10% of the miltary guys flight time may be under stressful circumstances? I know you guys can deal with multi-tasking. (ie: dropping bombs... -
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Unofficial SWA Hiring Mins
Wow We all need to chill! The reality is the civil aviation market blows a$$. Look around, United guys are getting paid $129 an hour to fly Airbuses. Northwest, Delta, and just around everyone else will be filing for bankruptcy protection before October. The management at those that... -
SWA First Year Pay?
You can make a good deal if you want... I just finished my first year! I am based at MDW and I do work about 16 days per month. However, I live about thirty minutes away which gives me more flexibility with my schedule. I was in training all of May and June in "04. I just tallied my first year... -
International experience worth........
One more thing here's the search you told me to do on the P-3... Not sure where I was wrong, guess you were on some double secret probation mission on the P-3.??????????? Where am I wrong? P-3C Orion Updated: April 5, 2003 Description: Four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and... -
International experience worth........
No mudd slingin intended bro! Like I said, I do appreciate your experience in the P-3, whatever your mission was, I have no idea. But, I too had the dilemma how to eat Ramen Noodles for 10 years before I could get a modest thirty thousand dollar a year job, you are to financially strapped to... -
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International experience worth........
Just a little confused? In reference to Anotherwannabe????? You wrote.... I am in a very similar position as you. My TT is 2140 and PIC 760. While my numbers are generally lower than most others I see on these boards, I feel my experience is worth more. I am a Navy pilot and have spent a... -
How do you log sim time @ HPA and K&S?
Sim Time = Sim Time Only can log as Sim Time, and if you choose, Dual Received Nothing else! Jim -
Question about SWA and Bizjet drivers???
singlespeed I just flew with two different captains this week that were pure Corporate/Bizjet guys! SWA really has a diverse pilot group. And I know of one pure corporate guy that was just interviewed last month with zero time in type. Don't sweat it, if you have the required time, whether... -
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More disturbing news? USAIR bankrupt by the end of the weekend?
Have been reading several articles stating the carrier may be filing this weekend due to the 110 mil pension payment due on the 15th? I wish each and every one of you the best. Just a shame what has happened over there. It's completely unbelievable what concessions you guys and gals have given... -