Doing an Airline Interview

[@airplaneguy17]

Start logging those space shuttle landings

[@Ms.Opinionated]

😂

[@XX-166]

Another awesome version of your ability to get the message out to help others..Thanks Ernie!!!!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

My pleasure! I want to see you all get to your dream job.

[@don.yarbrough]

Really appreciate Southwest's and your transparency about the realities of pilot hiring right now - it is motivation. Please keep it up!

[@Leland189]

Even an 89 year old ex pilot enjoyed this. Great job Ernie!

[@tommcdonald6597]

I made a similar comment on Owen’s page the other day. You guys, lifting folks up simply to help, spurring people to be their best selves is a lesson we all should both admire and follow. I learned it at UVA. I followed the principle for 50 years as an appellate counsel and in my normal life. Salute.

[@maximillianairborne3797]

Switching to electronic logbook. Thank you for the information

[@swex85]

Super competitive means that when you get on a plane, the best pilots are gonna be in that cockpit. A win for the industry I'd say! Keep up the good work Ern!

[@LEVELGAZANOW]

I remember my interview in ‘99. It was the most difficult interview because Southwest interviewers are so disarming. You really had to stay on your professional toes. Definitely the most comfortable interview I ever had. I, regrettably, turned down the SWA offer and was hired with my Atlanta based airline. Big mistake. When we went bankrupt in 2006, it was mayhem. My wife, who accepted the SWA offer, has made more than me over our entire careers. She has a much better retirement than I do and I’m a heavy Captain. My 25 years in the airline industry has been complete turmoil. My wife? She smiles and enjoys her profession. Only now am I enjoying flying at my company. Great video Ern! I wish I would have accepted the offer years ago but once you made the choice of companies in this industry, you’re stuck.

[@jcheck6]

I hardly feel sorry for you. Since 2008 you have experienced nothing but pay raises, bonus checks and Green Slips in addition to being put three years ahead of the company you merged with. Add to that the top 1800 retired early and you advanced not to mention when another large group took early retirement around 2004. I was hired in '85 and went through far more than you. A two income family making close to a million bucks/yr and you are complaining? Good grief. Who wants to fly a 737 their whole life.

[@LEVELGAZANOW]

@@jcheck6 Actually, a two income family making more than a million/year (1.4+). Frankly, I wasn’t looking for your sympathy. Who wants to fly a 737 for their whole life? Me! I would’ve made more in my career

[@superroo_sti3351]

Student pilot here!! Juggling United, or southwest. United because I come from a United family, and southwest because of the culture and because I am just a huge fan of 737’s. I’m going to the navy to be aircrew man or aviation maintenance, and to get a degree or two. And hopefully I’ll be in that office within the next 10years or so. Much love Ernie. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@afsecurity]

Found your page the other day. Really like what I see. Going back to view all your previous videos. Retired Air Force also. Did 24 years as enlisted.

[@avgeek5396]

Its really a pleasure to see what you are doing clarifying, explaining and show how Aviation is, i thoroughly enjoy these vids even as a European F/O, its really helpful for alot of people.

[@vanallen9453]

..from a really ..early sub..it's always a great day..when Capt. Ern.. posts yet another great video..and please..keep em coming..

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I appreciate that vanallen! Thanks for your support for such a long time. Honored.

[@covid-192]

Just getting started on the road for flight training, and watching videos like this is a real help. Thank you Ern!!

[@PghGameFix]

THanks for the vid. I put life on hold, and I'm working on career 2.0. I'm 52, and almost finished with my IR. Hope to have my CFI by the fall.

[@JordiiDELLZ]

Coming back to this as I go through my flight training. Always motivational and helpful. Much love Ernie

[@737Maxter]

Ahhh man, the same room and look as back in 2006 during my interview 😁 It is mostly the same as back then, with some minor changes. Good luck yall!

[@kevinlittle9371]

Thank you for the great videos! I am enrolled in the destination 225 program and will be starting in June. I can't wait to start and to be a part of such a great airline.

[@akarisilver]

Great vid Ern! I 100% agree with logbook accuracy. I can also add that candidates proof read their application 100x over. Grammar and punctuation has to be on point!

[@KidYuma1880]

Thanks Ern for video, even though I am too old, lost PPL years ago Health I find what you can show us what it’s like at Headquarters at SWA, and giving heads-up for pilots being interviewed how competitive all airlines are being. Good luck to all being interviewed for SWA, you are the future captain’s.-Kenny

[@frager4392]

I have an interview coming soon, your video was just recommended. thanks Ern,

[@86poulin]

Ernie, I hope that when I apply on your next opening windows, I get you as an interviewer. You have all the characteristics that I show on a daily basis at Republic. Can't wait to come over to the airline with a bunch of Heart. Keep up the good work.... CYA

[@rosiemartinez91360]

Ernie , awesome video ! Truly enjoyed ! Thank you for taking the time to show this topic ! Truly informative and diligent ! You are a true and genuine professional ! 🙏🏻

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

Great, you’re giving me PTSD flashbacks to my 91’ interview with TWA. It turned out to be a great few years on the 727 than I started hauling boxes for a living . Last time I had an interview was when I started with UPS in 94. Really odd how I remember almost everything from both of those days, seems so long ago hard to believe that I am closer to getting my wings clipped by the government now for mandatory but I still have a few yrs left . Love your videos and the behind the scenes

[@andresvivas6463]

Thanks for all the advice man!

[@Banshee365]

My man Captain Phil H!! What a cool dude he is. He interviewed me at SWA. Living legend!

[@sky-11]

Ernie that was great! If I had an interview with you I would be so calm probably have a lot of laughing . Aviation will always be in my blood.

[@andrewbroadfoot99]

The grab-and-go breakfast burritos are great. They usually have a big spread of them out on the week day mornings at the TOPs building where I work :)

[@Dutchbird757]

I prefer seeing a neatly hand written and well maintained hard copy logbook over a digital one. I really take pride in filling mine out neatly and it looks sweet. And yes it is 100% water tight.

[@moustafaelshimy2207]

Amazing as Always, Thanks Ernie for detailed walk-in ..

[@WilliamGriffis-f2u]

Great video Ern! This is an awesome Video for prospective pilots interviewing with SWA. Very informative. Travel safe ❤️

[@matwest711]

I’ve got my private, commercial, instrument, and multi with three checkride failures. Should I throw in the towel and work at Home Depot?

[@TKAguy08]

This is awesome. Mil guy, I interviewed last year and now am in the deferred CJO pool - really enjoyed the process and felt like everyone at SWA did a great job of creating a professional and relaxed environment! Hoping everything works out

[@essbe7158]

Great video. I get to live vicariously. Thank you.

[@UTarcher72]

Excellent content Ern! This is a video to bookmark. Thank you!

[@MagMan4x4]

Just applied to WN! IT specialist though.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Best of luck!

[@MagMan4x4]

@@FlyingwithBigErn thanks man, I always look to see if you are in the flight deck when I fly especially when I am in PHX lol

[@SWAFanPilot]

I was hoping for more info on how to get a job at SWA. Thanks, Ern!

[@tallishyeti2756]

Great video Captain! I interviewed Wednesday AM of that week!

[@sergeyivanchenko1747]

Thank you for sharing but why is it going to be more competitive?

[@天下布武_世界大同]

Great video,which electronic logbook do you recommend,Capt

[@JeffBishopVE6EFR]

New subscriber and I really enjoyed the video. Looking forward to seeing what's next.

[@patrickr4727]

I always look forward to your videos. I saw an article that Southwest was freezing hiring is that true for now?

[@shepherdboy3985]

Hey BigErn, can you please share a sample schedule for a typical new hire?

[@AGN-worldtraveller32]

Not so strict or competitive based on what I know, maybe SW is the only big carrier that is tightening things down. Here is why: 3 FOs from regionals (FO's and not captains, think about that alone) were recently interviewed at another major carrier, while waiting to be called back to be interviewed they were in a waiting room. Another pilot walked in and they began asking that pilot some questions to pass the time. What equipment are you on? "Huh". What airplane do you fly is what we mean by that question. "Oh". That pilot told them the model of a corporate jet that they were an FO in. So someone asked, What is the max altitude that plane flies at? "I don't know". Another pilot asked, How fast does it fly? "I don't know that either." Apparently you could hear a pin drop at that moment until that corporate FO said, "Well, I just handle the radios." One of the 3 FO's from the regionals asked, Just curious as to how many hours you have? "250." Ok, on that jet? "No, TT." That person was hired and is now in the right seat of a 757. That story is one of many.

[@josephineahelle5094]

What a wonderful and informative video Big Ern!!! Its so nice to see other aspects of your job. Thanks for sharing. 💙❤💛✈

[@AnaMariaGodoiMachado]

Que turma linda Deus abençoe vocês 🙏🏻

[@neon6826]

Hey Ernie. I got type 2 diabetes but plan to get it in remission. Can I fly Southwest with a Special Issuance First Class Medical?

[@ErikBoeryd]

Hi! I'm currently a ramp agent with Alaska and trying for flight attendant! I've been getting a few interviews but no offers yet. I'll keep trying! How often do you fly into SNA?

[@Mlgraham22]

I’m a little confused with what mgmt is seeing. Per TSA stats, boardings are exceeding last year (except for two days this year), and last year exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Are they seeing bookings start to slow? It doesn’t seem so when I booked summer travel. Full planes and full price. Just curious why it’s getting more competitive, as you say.

[@MicahColeman-y6o]

I love Southwest you need an imua one model

[@Ryan-719]

Thanks Ernie!! Great info. Hope to see you in a few years!!!!

[@mrrs8118]

Very interesting to see behind the scenes. Well done!

[@seoceancrosser]

Thanks for lowering the standards for a little while and letting me in. 😁

[@shauncampbell969]

Wow! I was nervous just watching this video! Great, Informative. Great cinematography, great audio. I'm not a pilot, but this was exciting. All the best Shaun 🦉of New York City🗽☕

[@RossoFormula]

Hey, Ern. Great video as always. Is there a possibility of interviewing and hiring Canadians?

[@TheHobade]

Hi Capt. Really good video and interview transparency IMO 👍 I'm a 12,000 hour ex captain on an expired IR EASA ticket who lost my job with COVID in Feb, 2020. since then, I haven't got a job in anything, despite over 1000 resume's and job application posted in just about every job in every industry I could find. My only excuse is I'm 52, COVID and a UK resident, stuck with BREXIT, but a US citizen with an old FAA commercial from the 90's and we were locked down for 2 years with COVID restrictions in the UK making keeping my IR and 90 day currency impossible to keep current. what chance with SW would I have if I got my FAA ticket back current after 4 and 1/2 years? Possible Interview or not?

[@Spoolingturbski]

I know this is off topic… And I also know that Southwest has an amazing safety record. But how do you feel about the Boeing 737 max issues? Are you confident in the safety precautions of southwest? Just curious because I fly them and has been in the back of my mind. Cheers!

[@Cmtekaius]

Greetings all the way from Brazil!! I’ll just watch on my commuting flight home!!

[@danielhartl8476]

Ernie, have you ever gotten to fly the Maryland One livery N214WN?

[@maliburockyoaks9042]

Love this! Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@felipejoseparadacaicedo7047]

Hi Ern ! Which electronic logbook would you recommend ? If I am using an Electronic logbook how do I show it to the airline interviewing me ?

[@AnarchyEnsues]

which electronic logbook is recommended?

[@johnpope8949]

Wow! Thanks for posting this! This video is very special to me. I cant believe you got THAT day on video.

[@cody7068]

I’m not a Pilot yet, need a little bit more money saved up. But this video was very informative for someone interested in being a commercial pilot in the future. Definitely going to book mark this video. This subject does not seem to be a popular one, thanks for making this video. Hopefully I’ll have my ATP by the time I’m 22 or 23:) Cheers, Ern

[@andrewkelley4827]

This is so cool! Thanks for the behind the scenes

[@NakiaEvans-n7z]

Thank You so much

[@jetPower1960]

Thank you for sharing, and I will be forwarding this to my friends.

[@ijonifi]

Wow really a great video, I love all your posts❤❤

[@Cars-N-Jets]

For one of my classes at school, we get internships and hace to go through the interview process. I had an interview to be a ground handler at one of the Airports like 30 minutes away from me and I had two people interview me. One of which I knew previously and my uncle also knows. My uncle is a previous Private pilot. Anyway, I was as prepared as I could have gotten and I didn't get it. It's fine since KIKV is too far I would have loved to be out by aircraft tho. The internship I ended up getting, hate I love it it's another one of my passions and I've fallen in love with it. My name as it states CarsNJets. The interview this time was much more laid back and a whole lot less pressure on me. I ended up getting it. Could you give me some interview tips for Aviation-related interviews Ernie?

[@tomkinsey4195]

Would you still want my paper books, if I entered all my previous time into an electronic logbook, would pictures of checkrides etc count?

[@ducktape1ful]

I’d love to work for Southwest some day. I’m currently still trying to get on with a regional at the moment. If I only have one check ride failure on my PRD from 2017, does that automatically disqualify me from working at Southwest?

[@davidcole333]

I have applied for various positions with WN over the years and could never even get an interview. It's a tough nut to crack.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your part of the interviewing process.😊 Nice!!😊

[@rwalkenhorst]

I'm 71, so I doubt an interview with an airline is in my future. X-Plane does not check log books or ask questions. 😄 Thanks for the peek inside the process. Hats off to the men and women who have prepared to excel under pressure both in the cockpit and the interview room. Makes me squirm just hearing you describe it.

[@pilot_nas]

Thank you so much for this. What e-log book do you recommend?

[@theroxman9620]

Confused a bit, are you saying it’s more competitive than normal? I thought pilots were in high demand

[@PatriciaTilghman]

Found your channel a few months ago. I am hooked. I do, however, wonder how you are permitted by your airline to post such details. Other channels I have seen are much more vague.

[@Hamsalad2]

I believe he has permission to do it.

[@RodUKPIC]

Great stuff. Thanks

[@sky-11]

What's there not to like about Big Earn with his big heart and love for flying.

[@JimMacintosh]

I’m glad to hear things are going to get more competitive… but how? There’s a massive pilot shortage. The airline I fly for has been hiring anyone for the last two years now and likely won’t stop anytime soon ……

[@Aleksandar6ix]

Interview: so what are these msfs hours in your book? Says you flew for PMDG? Tell me about that

[@adjuaadama6623]

This is a very valuable video; thanks for this!

[@coreyjordan2745]

Very good. Educational.

[@glenwest6079]

Great video like always Capt.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Much appreciated

[@TerminalBAviation]

Hey Ernie! I have a question. If you have a computerized logbook, how do you hand it in to the interview when you “drop it off?”

[@ritchieb1612]

Real interesting Cap!!!

[@SkiPHappEnsPodcast]

Big fan here - love aviation! Mutual friends with Dave Harman! Love to get ya on my podcast.

[@MCKenDaugherty]

Great video!

[@cessna2737]

Do you get your full hourly rate when you do interviews?

[@Jetairplane]

I would love to be interviewed by Capt. Meeks!

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

El Gordo Ernesto is Back in a BIG way baby!

[@Lkjkdlnsmd]

A shame the application window is not open anymore…

[@Alex10121]

So do you question check ride failures all the way back to flight school? Or is it more recent such as check ride failures at the regionals?

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Everything is fair game. Just be prepared to talk about it, especially what you have done since the failure. Best of luck!

[@f-18driver67]

I have a question. Do fighter pilots become good airline pilots?

[@jcheck6]

Yes.

[@josesantizo4432]

Brother, thank you!

[@cessnafo]

Phil is awesome

[@kymw7833]

Hey Ernie can you imagine the poor nervous applicant waiting in the room and you walk out and call their name ,i think it's called a HOLLY sh*t moment 😅😅😅😅 Very interesting behind the scenes look at what goes on Thanks Mate Kym Adelaide

[@sirjasonakana]

Very interesting video Ern

[@wideworldwes]

Rick has strong lanyard game 🙌

[@beverlyweber4122]

I'm an old lady now (or getting there) but back when I was a little girl my dream job was to be an airline pilot. Now I watch your videos and imagine what might have been, and it's fun (and a little scary tbh). I hope you interview a few young ladies and that they knock it out of the park!

[@rossginn1171]

Great content as usual 👍🏻