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Apr 25 •
Getting Application Ready for 2026
For those of you who were not able to attend Ernie's webinar on April 21st, attached is the recording. Let me know if you have any questions or if you are interested in scheduling a call with a member of our team to hear how our program gives you the best chance of securing an interview.
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Dec '25 •
Comprehensive Airline Interview Preparation Guides
Check out our latest content in the Classroom Tab! Interview Study Guides and Quick Reference Sheets built for each of the airlines. Right now we just have it for the majors but be on the lookout for content on the regionals coming out soon!
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Jan 12 •
Update: Southwest currently has 804 aircraft. They have orders for up to 615 more - you do the math.
❤️ Southwest Airlines Announces 850+ New Hires in 2026! Here's What You Need to Know SOUTHWEST AIRLINES - THE COMPLETE INSIDER'S GUIDE Company Overview: - Fleet: 815+ aircraft (all Boeing 737, largest 737 operator in the world) - Bases: ATL, BNA, BWI, DAL, DEN, HOU, LAS, LAX, MCO, MDW, OAK, PHX, AUS (coming in ‘26) - Pilot Group: ~10,500+ pilots - Culture: "LUV" culture, employee-first, unique point-to-point model LIFESTYLE REALITIES Scheduling System: Line Bidding - Unique trip-trading culture with the company ELITT (Electronic Line Improvement Trip Trade) system including reserve and amongst pilots (Trip Trade Give Away) - More control over your schedule than traditional line bidding - Ability to move your vacation left or right up to 3 days - Junior pilots: 17-19 days off, reserve likely for the first year - Senior pilots: 18-22 days off possible with efficient trip trading - Key difference: Can trade trips with company and other pilots freely Base Quality of Life: - DAL (Dallas Love Field): Large base, senior-friendly, central location - HOU (Houston Hobby): Major base, lower cost of living, Texas tax benefits - DEN (Denver): Lifestyle base, growing rapidly, mountain access - BWI (Baltimore): East Coast hub, expensive area, senior base - MDW (Chicago Midway): Major base, weather challenges, all 737 variants - PHX (Phoenix): Fast growing, excellent weather, lifestyle destination - LAS (Las Vegas): Lifestyle base, ETOPS/domestic flying, growing, moderate seniority - LAX (Los Angeles): CA base, ETOPS flying, high cost of living - OAK (Oakland): CA base, ETOPS flying, Bay Area access, expensive to live, high cost of living - MCO (Orlando): Newest major base, theme parks, humid climate - ATL (Atlanta): Smallest base, predominantly former AirTran pilots - AUS (Austin): Opening March ‘26 Pay & Progression: - Industry-leading Year 1 pay - Year 1 FO: ~$126/TFP (~$150K annually) HIGHEST Year 1 in industry - Topped out FO ~$258/TFP (~$310K annually) - Year 12 Captain: ~$343/TFP now, ~$368 beginning 2028. (~$410 - $500 annually) - Profit sharing: Historically strong (6-8% of annual earnings) - 18% 401k match with a spillover Monthly Based Cash Balance Plan of 2% for any earnings above the IRS limit - TFP Note: in order to make an apples to apples comparison, multiply TFP by 1.15 to equal hourly pay rate - Unique benefit: Free unlimited travel for employee + eligible passengers
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Logbook advice
Hey everyone, looking for some logbook advice. For those of you with military and civilian flight time, do you keep everything in one logbook or maintain separate records? Also, if there are any rotor pilots, do you separate rotorcraft and fixed-wing hours, or log them all together? Curious what system has worked best for everyone!
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13 Spots Left on Ernie’s Elite Crew Coaching Course at the Introductory Rate and Then They’re Gone
Hey Pilots - Quick heads up for the people in here, because you’ve got the inside track on this and I don’t want you to miss it. When we opened Elite Crew Coaching, I figured the discounted spots would take a while to fill. They haven’t. We’re down to 13 spots left at $1,999 (it goes back to $2,737 after that). You all know what we’re about in here. But Elite Crew is the next level, and here’s what actually changes when you join: Mentoring by the people who did the hiring. Not pilots who just passed an interview. You hear it straight from coaches who sat on the panels and made the calls, so you stop guessing what airlines want. You walk in confident because you’re prepared, not just hoping based on hearing someone else’s experience. You’ll know how the questions are asked, what they’re looking for and what separates a yes from a no on the most important conversation of your aviation career. You get live coaching, not a one-and-done course. Weekly calls with Big Ern plus the Rewinds library, so you get real answers to your situation as it changes. And you follow one proven path instead of piecing it together from YouTube and Reddit. The Masterclass, airline-specific intel, workshops, and your own Career Roadmap, all in the right order. Here’s why it’s worth moving on. This isn’t really about the price. It’s about a $12 million decision. Major airline pilots earn roughly $17 million over a career. Regionals, around $5 million. Every month it takes to get hired is another $50,000 off the table. Elite Crew is about closing that gap. Because you’re part of this community, you get in at the discounted price. Use code SKOOL at checkout to get it for $1,999. And you’re not risking anything. The Big Ern Guarantee: if you feel you’re not improving with the program in 30 days, Ernie refunds your purchase. You have nothing to lose. 13 spots. When they’re gone, the price goes back to $2,737. Grab your spot here: https://airlineinterviewprep.aviatorintelligence.com/elite-crew
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