During my commute to and from work, the question that I am most often asked is “what is your schedule like?” It’s a great question and there is much more behind the answer than you might think. While my particular schedule is usually trips that take me away from my Oakland base for three or four days during the week, Southwest has pilot trips that last anywhere from one day to four... read more
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Mike Frier
Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, where I still reside. Originally planning a career in journalism, I worked as a Producer for my college television station’s newscast and for a brief while after college at a station in Tampa. I was lucky enough to catch the flying bug during an introductory flight at a local airport and soon after completed my commercial and instrument ratings. After years of flying around Florida and the Bahamas, as well as several other flying jobs, I landed a dream job flying for Southwest Airlines in 2008.
Fun Facts
Languages
English, Espanol (un poquito) and Dog
Hobbies
Travel, running and trying to ski (emphasis on TRYING)
Family
Mom, Dad and One sister who has four kids
Pets
Ella the wonderdog
High School
King High School Class of 1989
College
Berry College Class of 1993
Favorite Sports Teams
Go Bucs!
Favorite Travel Destinations
The California Coast between Monterrey and Big Sur
Your Favorite Southwest Story
My favorite Southwest story took place on my first official day as a Southwest employee. We were leaving the employee cafeteria, and ran into Herb Kelleher, our company’s founder. Herb was in true form that day and kept us in stitches as he explained to us how to have successful careers at Southwest. I wish I could tell you more, but I’m sure that Herb would agree our conversation was proprietary information!
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Piloting the System
By: Mike Frier 
Mar 09 2011
During my commute to and from work, the question that I am most often asked is “what is your schedule like?” It’s a great question and there is much more behind the answer than you might think. While my particular schedule is usually trips that take me away from my Oakland base for three or four days during the week, Southwest has pilot trips that last anywhere from one day to four... read more
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Piloting the System
By: Mike Frier
Mar 09 2011
During my commute to and from work, the question that I am most often asked is “what is your schedule like?” It’s a great question and there is much more behind the answer than you might think. While my particular schedule is usually trips that take me away from my Oakland base for three or four days during the week, Southwest has pilot trips that last anywhere from one day to four... read more
