The SWAPA Number
In each podcast we explore a number that will help us explain an issue that matters to our Pilots. This might be a scheduling metric, a Company financial number that impacts us, or anything else that has significance to us as SWAPA Pilots.
Episodes
209 episodes
13 (Safety, Gary Niemann, Craig Jakubowski)
Today's SWAPA Number is 13. That's the number of pilots on staff at SWAPA Safety. This includes investigations, the Aviation Safety Action Program or ASAP and Air Traffic Services to name a few. Safety covers a lot of topics and is at the core ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 6
•
42:08
The SWAPA Ride Report: Grievance settlement, more displacements, and Reserve Release Until Check In
In this week’s edition, Multimedia Manager Jason Davis, from the SWAPA Communications staff, discusses the settlement of grievance 2024-004, latest vacancy results and the additional displacements that resulted, and the move up of implementatio...
•
7:42
1.1% (Profit Sharing, Mike Haynes, Damian Jennette)
Today's SWAPA number is 1.1. That's the percentage of pay that Southwest will distribute in profit sharing from 2024.So today, we're sitting down to talk with NC member and retirement and benefits subject matter expert Damian Jennette, ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 5
•
28:31
The SWAPA Ride Report: A Lap Around the Scheduling Pattern
In this week’s scheduling-centric edition, SWAPA Communications staff member Alexis Thomas updates the membership on all things displacements and Domicile Right of Return for the May vacancy. There are a lot of moving parts here, so take a list...
•
8:25
18 (The Way Forward, Jody Reven)
Today's SWAPA Number is 18. That's the number of SWAPA presidents that we've had since SWAPA's inception in 1978. So in today's episode, we sat down with SWAPA President, Jody Reven. With the first board meeting of the year in the rear view mir...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 4
•
28:17
The SWAPA Ride Report: Displacements Update, FAA Denial Letters Update, and Contract Q&A
In this week’s edition, SWAPA Communications staff member Ella Ziober updates the membership on the displacements that resulted from the April vacancy and important eligibility requirements for having Domicile Right of Return (DRR). There are c...
•
9:07
The SWAPA Ride Report: BOD Meetings Recap
In this week’s edition, Communications Committee Chair Matt McCants summarizes this week’s Board of Directors meetings. From the Scheduling & Analytics Committee highlights to the Q&A session with Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan, this...
•
11:15
86% (APA/SWAPA Communications, Andrea Hoover, Amy Robinson)
Today's SWAPA number is 86%. That's the percentage of pilots who open each email SWAPA sends out to the membership, but that doesn't tell the whole story. There's a lot of data that we gather on the comm channels, and now's a good time to dive ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 3
•
33:06
The SWAPA Ride Report: Displacement info, Open Time Priority Range, and Contract Admin Q&A
In this week’s edition, Captain Tony Mulhare points to resources for recently displaced pilots that have been produced by the Scheduling Analytics Committee, how to find your Open Time Priority Range in CWA, and newly implemented limitations on...
•
7:37
5 (Airborne Excellence with Kirby Chambliss)
Today's SWAPA Number is 5. That's the number of US National Aerobatics Championships that Kirby Chambliss has earned, along with 13 medals at the World Aerobatic Championships and two season championships in the Red Bull Racing series. So today...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 2
•
36:08
The SWAPA Ride Report: SWAPA IT, Pro Standards Trends, and Contract Q&A
In this week’s episode, Communications Committee Chair Matt McCants describes the technology maintenance and timeline, pointing to January’s RP for more detai...
•
9:01
2 (GAC, Chip Hancock, Derek Tate, Kyle Moore)
Today's SWAPA Number is 2. That's the number of pilots that belong on the flight deck. Your Government Affairs Committee is actively engaged on Capitol Hill, informing and educating Congress on this issue along with many others that affect our ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 1
•
36:43
The SWAPA Ride Report: New Pay Rates and Top Contract Questions from 2024
In this week’s edition, Communications Committee member Tony Mulhare discusses the annual increase to pay rates, per diem, and flight physical reimbursements. He also reminds pilots that your uniform allotment is tied to your anniversary ...
•
6:21
1,460 (President Casey Murray Signs Off)
Today's SWAPA Number is 1,460. That's the total number of days that Casey Murray will have been in office when his presidency comes to a close on December 31st. So, to close the year out, we sat down with Casey to put a bow on his terms a...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 27
•
25:28
The SWAPA Ride Report: Upcoming Scheduling Implementation and Contract Q&A
In this week’s edition, Matt McCants from the Communications Committee teases the multiple scheduling implementation items coming in early 2025. From Release to Check-In to ELITT enhancements, all Pilots should be aware of how the Q1 and Q2 sch...
•
7:03
The SWAPA Ride Report: Holiday Override Pay and Contract Admin Q&A
In this week’s edition, Captain Tony Mulhare discusses where to find Holiday Override Pay, particularly over the New Year that could span two months. He also covers highlights of questions fielded by your Contract Admin staff this week in...
•
4:35
200 (HIMS, Tom Stanley)
Today's SWAPA Number is 200. That's the number of pilots currently in monitoring of the HIMS program at Southwest Airlines. Today, we're sitting down with the HIMS Committee chair, Tom Stanley, to talk about all things the HIMS Committee is eng...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 25
•
37:55
The SWAPA Ride Report: Scheduling Implementation, Contract Q&A, and the new SWAPA App
The latest episode of the SWAPA Ride Report is now available!In this week’s edition, Matt McCants from the Communications Committee goes over the multiple scheduling touches that are on deck in the next several quarters. He also speaks ...
•
6:28
8 (EFA, Elliott, and Q3 Update, Erich Schnitzler, Greg Auld, Hank Ketchum)
Today's SWAPA Number is 8. That's the number of new faces that have joined the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors since Elliot announced its investment in June with five Elliot nominees being seated as part of a comprehensive agreement betwe...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 24
•
23:43
The SWAPA Ride Report: New Duty Limits in Effect and Contract Admin Q&A
In this week’s edition, Communications Manager Casey Casteel takes the membership through the new duty limits and connections requirement that went into effect this week. She also reminds Pilots that schedule changes due to the reduction in ser...
•
7:30
10 (ICPU Presidents Roundtable, Casey Murray, Nick Silva, Yngve Paulsen, Paulette Gilbert)
Today's SWAPA Number is 10. That's the number of panels featured during this year's International Conference of Pilot Unions. Subject matter experts from Wall Street, the FAA, and four pilot association representatives were in attendance alongs...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 23
•
42:44
The SWAPA Ride Report: International Conference of Pilot Unions, Scheduling and OPS Day, and Contract Q&A
In this week’s edition, Matt McCants from the Communications Committee gives a recap of this past week’s events at the International Conference of Pilot Unions and the coming comm products from the panels you may have seen on social media. This...
•
7:28
163,649 (Jumpseat, Brian Ross)
Today's SWAPA Number is 163,649. That's the number of CAS events or times the jumpseat was utilized on Southwest aircraft just by Southwest Pilots in the last 12 months. That's almost 450 per day, illustrating just how highly utilized of a reso...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 22
•
24:33
The SWAPA Ride Report: Premium Before Reserve Bidding and More
In this week’s edition, Communications Assistant Editor Alexis Thomas takes the membership through several highlights regarding open enrollment and the 2024 Fall General Election.She also gives a recap of the latest Contract Admin hot to...
•
6:03
