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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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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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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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Resume
Hi everyone, I’m a commercial pilot/CFI currently refining my resume for upcoming opportunities. If anyone would be willing to take a quick look and offer feedback, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
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Who's Planning to Attend WAI? Here's EVERYTHING You Need to Make Sure You Show Up Prepared
AVIATOR INTELLIGENCE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Mastering Pilot Career Fairs & Conferences Subject Line: The 8-Week Conference Prep Plan That Gets You Noticed (And Hired) I need to tell you something that might sting a bit: Most pilots waste their conference opportunities. Last year at Women in Aviation, more than 4,000 pilots walked the floor but only about 15% actually walked away with any real advantage. Why? Most showed up unprepared. Wrinkled shirts. Generic questions. No follow-up. They treated a career fair like a casual networking event instead of what it actually is: An 8-hour job interview. Here’s the good news: This is YOUR competitive advantage. While 95% of pilots wing it, you’re about to learn an exact system that puts you in the top 5%. This isn’t theory. This is the playbook. Let’s get into it. THE HARSH REALITY: WHY MOST PILOTS FAIL AT CONFERENCES Here’s what I see at EVERY single conference: ❌ Pilot #1: Approaches booth in jeans and polo. “Hey, what are your minimums?” (I literally have this on our website. Next.) ❌ Pilot #2: Sharp suit, but rambles for 15 minutes while 10 pilots wait behind him. (Monopolizing booth = noted as “lacks awareness”) ❌ Pilot #3: Great conversation, exchanges cards, promises to follow up… then I never hear from them again. (80% of pilots do this.) ❌ Pilot #4: Asks, “So uh, like, what kind of planes do you guys fly?” (They showed up knowing NOTHING about our airline.) Meanwhile, Pilot #5 walks up: ✓ Sharp suit, confident posture✓ “Good morning, I’m Sarah Martinez, ATP with 3,200 hours, currently flying CRJ-900 for SkyWest. I’m very interested in opportunities with United.”✓ Asks: “I noticed your recent 787 order for the Denver hub. How will that affect crew base expansion over the next 18 months?”✓ Hands me a professional resume and business card✓ Emails me within 24 hours with a personalized follow-up Guess who gets flagged as “RECOMMEND PHONE INTERVIEW” in our notes? The difference isn’t flight time. It’s preparation.
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