Think PFT is a good idea, read this. - Page 2

JDE · March 23rd, 2005, 18:40

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They're also operating out of PIE.

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Mmmm...

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You read my mind.....

kellwolf · March 23rd, 2005, 22:55

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Okay granted I don't totally understand how it works at Southwest, but don't you have to pay for a type rating to work there?

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Here's the deal with SWA. You don't need the type to get the interview, but if offered the job, you'll need it before you start training. Do you have to pay for it? As Doug pointed out, not necessarily. I'm sure there are plenty of ex-US Air captains that are now at SWA that have 737 types. If you'r enot lucky enough to be in that position, you'll have to shell out the cash of the type. Major difference is you don't shell out the cash to Southwest, but to whoever you get the type rating with. That could be Flight Safety or any other training company.

FlyChicaga · March 24th, 2005, 11:24

I have some friends who work for USA3000 out of ORD. They are still going strong from what I understand. Lots of pilot bases.

Bog · March 24th, 2005, 15:21

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You read my mind.....

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... and you need to post a full-size version of your avatar ...

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Southwest doesn't officially require the 737 type to get the job. But, if you don't have it, you won't get a call.

LAX_Airport · March 24th, 2005, 17:54

Kellwolf!

Thanks for posting the PFJ/PFT Link.

Mr_Creepy · March 24th, 2005, 17:59

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You read my mind.....

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... and you need to post a full-size version of your avatar ...

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Southwest doesn't officially require the 737 type to get the job. But, if you don't have it, you won't get a call.

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Things like this are EASY with firefox!

Texguy · March 24th, 2005, 18:26

SWEET jet!

SteveC · March 24th, 2005, 19:52

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.....Things like this are EASY with firefox!

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Those *things* look easy even without firefox!

Windchill · March 24th, 2005, 23:43

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SWEET jet!

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What jet, there's a jet in that picture?

Ice_Hawk · March 25th, 2005, 02:12

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SWEET jet!

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Typical pilot response.

Doug Taylor · March 25th, 2005, 02:17

Just a realist! Way better chances of flying a G-IV than 'yadda yadda yadda", ya know?

Sprint100 · March 25th, 2005, 09:24

I love the G-IV, got to jumpseat on one when I was at about 6 hours, so I am a little biased.

Bog · March 26th, 2005, 00:31

Only 5 windows on the side and those engines look kinda small. Are we sure that's a G-IV?

Anyone have a link to a BIG version of that picture? I'm solely interested in the photographic aspects of the shot, i.e. the lighting, arrangement, etc.

Sprint100 · March 26th, 2005, 00:36

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Only 5 windows on the side and those engines look kinda small. Are we sure that's a G-IV?

Anyone have a link to a BIG version of that picture? I'm solely interested in the photographic aspects of the shot, i.e. the lighting, arrangement, etc.

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After taking a second look, I'm going to have to side with you, Bog, and guess that to be a 200.

IT_Pilot · March 26th, 2005, 01:28

I'm reminded of the movie where Gene Hackman says to Bette Midler, "Nice necklace Doris!"

March 23rd, 2005, 18:40	#26
JDE Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,517	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] They're also operating out of PIE. [/ QUOTE ] Mmmm... [/ QUOTE ] You read my mind.....

March 23rd, 2005, 22:55	#27
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,687	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] Okay granted I don't totally understand how it works at Southwest, but don't you have to pay for a type rating to work there? [/ QUOTE ] Here's the deal with SWA. You don't need the type to get the interview, but if offered the job, you'll need it before you start training. Do you have to pay for it? As Doug pointed out, not necessarily. I'm sure there are plenty of ex-US Air captains that are now at SWA that have 737 types. If you'r enot lucky enough to be in that position, you'll have to shell out the cash of the type. Major difference is you don't shell out the cash to Southwest, but to whoever you get the type rating with. That could be Flight Safety or any other training company.

March 24th, 2005, 11:24	#28
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,821	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. I have some friends who work for USA3000 out of ORD. They are still going strong from what I understand. Lots of pilot bases.

March 24th, 2005, 15:21	#29
Bog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,164	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] You read my mind..... [/ QUOTE ] ... and you need to post a full-size version of your avatar ... - - - - - - - - - Southwest doesn't officially require the 737 type to get the job. But, if you don't have it, you won't get a call.

March 24th, 2005, 17:54	#30
LAX_Airport Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 76	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. Kellwolf! Thanks for posting the PFJ/PFT Link.

March 24th, 2005, 17:59	#31
Mr_Creepy Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the O-zone Posts: 5,807	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] You read my mind..... [/ QUOTE ] ... and you need to post a full-size version of your avatar ... - - - - - - - - - Southwest doesn't officially require the 737 type to get the job. But, if you don't have it, you won't get a call. [/ QUOTE ] Things like this are EASY with firefox!

March 24th, 2005, 18:26	#32
Texguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KAUS Posts: 850	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. SWEET jet!

March 24th, 2005, 19:52	#33
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,505	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] .....Things like this are EASY with firefox! [/ QUOTE ] Those things look easy even without firefox!

March 24th, 2005, 23:43	#34
Windchill Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-Atlantic, KMRB Posts: 1,925	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] SWEET jet! [/ QUOTE ] What jet, there's a jet in that picture?

March 25th, 2005, 02:12	#35
Ice_Hawk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 215	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] SWEET jet! [/ QUOTE ] Typical pilot response.

March 25th, 2005, 02:17	#36
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,600 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. Just a realist! Way better chances of flying a G-IV than 'yadda yadda yadda", ya know?

March 25th, 2005, 09:24	#37
Sprint100 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 6,008	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. I love the G-IV, got to jumpseat on one when I was at about 6 hours, so I am a little biased.

March 26th, 2005, 00:31	#38
Bog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,164	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. Only 5 windows on the side and those engines look kinda small. Are we sure that's a G-IV? Anyone have a link to a BIG version of that picture? I'm solely interested in the photographic aspects of the shot, i.e. the lighting, arrangement, etc.

March 26th, 2005, 00:36	#39
Sprint100 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 6,008	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. [ QUOTE ] Only 5 windows on the side and those engines look kinda small. Are we sure that's a G-IV? Anyone have a link to a BIG version of that picture? I'm solely interested in the photographic aspects of the shot, i.e. the lighting, arrangement, etc. [/ QUOTE ] After taking a second look, I'm going to have to side with you, Bog, and guess that to be a 200.

March 26th, 2005, 01:28	#40
IT_Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 131	Re: Think PFT is a good idea, read this. I'm reminded of the movie where Gene Hackman says to Bette Midler, "Nice necklace Doris!"

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