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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
Community Transition to Thinkific
Hey Aviators, Happy 4th of July Weekend! Exciting news, we're transitioning our community from Skool over to a new home on Thinkific! This move lets us bring you an even better experience: ✅ A more organized, easier-to-navigate space ✅ Direct integration with your courses and resources - everything in one place ✅ Improved tools for discussions, resource sharing, and tracking your progress ✅ A more polished, professional platform built specifically for our growing community All the same benefits you love - networking with fellow pilots, direct access to coaching insights, and support on your airline career journey - are coming with us, just in a better package. Join us here: https://courses.aviatorintelligence.com/products/communities/aviator-intel-room Our Skool community will officially be shutting down at the end of August, make sure you download any content you’d like to keep then make the move to get settled into the new space before the lights go out. Keep an eye on your inbox - watch for emails from Aviator Intelligence Digital Content for more instructions on making the transition. See you there! Your Aviator Intelligence Team
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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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