The SWAPA Number

2,160 (Greg Bowen and Rob Myers, Training)

Today’s SWAPA number is 2,160. That’s the number of new pilots Southwest is projecting they will hire in 2023. It's the largest they’ve ever hired.That volume of new pilots means a lot of training, so on today’s show we talked with Training Committee Chair Greg Bowen and committee member Rob Myers, not only about new hire training but also all other training our pilots receive.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

6 (Casey Murray, Update on Bob Jordan)

Today's SWAPA number is 6. That's the number of months since Bob Jordan became CEO of Southwest Airlines. So on today's show, we talked to SWAPA president, Casey Murray, about how he feels things have changed, or not, since Bob took the job back on February 1st.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

19 (Seth Kornblum, Grievance Settlement)

Today's SWAPA Number is 19. That's the 19th grievance filed in 2021 which they recently got a settlement on. On today's show we chat with Contract Admin Chair, Seth Kornblum, about that settlement, and some other issues his group is working on. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

802 (SWAPA Live - Pilot Sentiment)

Today's SWAPA number is 802. That's the number of pilots, spouses, volunteers, other Southwest employees, and SWAPA staff who attended the pre-picket party at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas on June 20th. As you might expect, anytime you get a large group of pilots in one room, it was a festive atmosphere, but there was also a serious tone and a purpose among those in attendance.On most SWAPA Number episodes, we talk to subject matter experts about their specific areas of expertise. This time we decided to do something different. We talked directly to the membership and their families about what they were feeling that night.So in today's episode, we talked to SWAPA Communications committee member, Dan Mosher about the interviews he conducted with those who attended.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

7,730 (Erich Schnitzler, Damian Jennette, Industry Update)

Today’s SWAPA number is 7,730. That’s the number of pilots projected to be hired at just the Big 4 airlines in 2022. The competition for qualified and experienced aviators is just starting to heat up. On today’s show we will talk to a couple of regular podcast guests- EFA Committee Chair Erich Schnitzler and member Damian Jennette. They’re going to give us an industry update heading into earnings, tell us about some recent developments with other airline contracts, and explain what those could mean to our Pilots in the coming months.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

1,654 (Brent Weisner, AMAS and Other Benefits)

Today’s SWAPA Number is 1,654. That’s the number of pilots Aviation Medicine Advisory Services or AMAS, has talked to since they became our vendor in January of 2021. AMAS is one of many services SWAPA provides and since it helps us maintain our medicals, it’s one we all should be very familiar with.On today’s show we talked to SWAPA Benefits Chair Brent Weisner about AMAS, Resolute Health Care, the Mayo Clinic, and some other benefits topics that our pilots need to be aware of, but that may not be top of mind.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

43 (John Murphy, Brian Marin, SPC)

Today’s SWAPA number is 43. That’s the number of SPC Committee members and Pilot volunteers who will be overseeing nearly 1,000 SWAPA pilots during the June 21 Informational Picket. They will be instrumental in ensuring a successfully executed event.On today’s show we talked to SWAPA Strike Preparedness Vice Chair John Murphy and committee member Brian Marin about the committee’s purpose, what it takes to pull off a picket of this size, and what is down the road.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

30 (Stella Dulanya, Railway Labor Act)

Today's SWAPA Number is 30. That's the number of days required for each of a series of three individual cooling off periods, according to the Railway Labor Act, under which our pilot group operates. Those periods come at the end of a very detailed process. So on today's show, we talked to SWAPA General Counsel, Stella Dulanya about some of the intricacies of the RLA and how they impact negotiations.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

706 (Casey Murray, Tom Nekouei, DAL Picket)

Today's SWAPA Number is 706. That's the number of pilots currently signed up for the picket in Dallas on June 21st, and that's just a mere two weeks after we announced it. So on today's show, we talk to SWAPA president, Casey Murray, and second Vice President, Tom Nekouei, about pilot sentiment, Bob Jordan's recent visit to SWAPA, and what's coming next.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

845 (Jody Reven, Kurt Heidemann, Negotiations)

Today’s SWAPA number is 845.  That’s the number of days Southwest has had SWAPA’s Contract 2020 proposal. On today’s show I have a guest host, Lexi Taylor. Lexi is on our legal staff and is in the room for every negotiation.  Today we are interviewing Jody Reven as well as turning the tables on regular podcast host Kurt Heidemann and making him answer questions as part of the Negotiating Committee. We'll be talking about the pace of negotiations as well as what comes next.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737