@Justinf83 wrote:
I am currently employed with Southwest and I have a few questions:
1. What incentive does Southwest provide for their current employees to join 225?
2. Will I retain my Southwest seniority if I choose to become a pilot after completion of 225?
3. How many start days does 225 have in a calendar year?
Thank you,
justin
1. I'm not sure if there is an incentive that exists for employees, other than the possibility of being considered for the program with slightly greater preference. D225 does require a lot of time though. I would reach out to Career Mobility to discuss this, or contact the D225 team (or recruiter). Career Mobility can give you the details of who you can contact for further details.
2. It depends. Pilots are under a different contract and union (SWAPA), so any seniority you attain from other contracts (CSA, OPS/Ramp/Provo) will not carry over. You'll have to start fresh seniority-wise when it comes to bids - but you still get to keep your employee ID, original hire date, and all that. TLDR: I believe your job seniority will reset but you keep your company seniority like everyone else.
3. It depends on your pathway and how quickly you want to move through the program. Contact Career Mobility or the D225 team for more insight.
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