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We're making some big changes to transform Southwest Airlines® and enhance our Customer Experience. Check out what's changing, and how you can be a part of it.

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If you need assistance or have questions about open positions, an existing job application, an invitation to schedule an interview, or other non-disability related questions please email us at SWAPeople@wnco.com.

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We're committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you have difficulty using our online career page or participating in the hiring process due to a disability and you need an accommodation in order to apply or to perform the job duties, you may email us or call us at 877-792-4792. For additional information, please visit our Diversity page.

A career
by you, for you

At Southwest®, you're empowered to create your own career; one that fits the goals-and lifestyle-you want.
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A job built on partnership
Give this job your all, and Southwest will reward you in ways that allow you to support yourself and your loved ones.
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A Culture of
caring
People come first. We're a Company that takes care of its People and its communities, and our People take care of each other.
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A part of a
winning Team
The name on the front of the jersey is more important than the name on the back. One Team. All Heart.

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A part of a
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"A lot of people, I feel like, they look up to me as a Pilot, and it's all because I looked up to him."

- First Officer Ruben F.

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A job built on
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Flight privileges

Unlimited nonrevenue, space-available travel for you and your eligible dependents. A trip to the beach this weekend, anyone?

ProfitSharing
Employees share in the success of Southwest with our ProfitSharing Plan, which rewards them for their contributions to Southwest’s profitability. Southwest was the first in the airline industry to offer a ProfitSharing Plan.

401(k) plan

Save for retirement through our 401(k) plan with pre-tax or Roth contributions. Southwest matches Employee contributions dollar for dollar up to 9.3% of their eligible earnings.

Health benefits

Employees choose from several medical coverage options. Southwest picks up a generous amount of the cost, making the monthly amount Employees pay for medical and prescription drug coverage for job themselves and their families competitively affordable.

Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing programs are available to help Southwest Employees live better on and off the clock. They're centered around supporting the physical, mental, and financial health and wellbeing of our Employees and their families.

Training and development

We're committed to quality training and development that drives progress and change. Our Employees receive access to unique, engaging, and modern development opportunities including in-person classes, online content, mentor programs, and more!

Fees don't fly here.

The only way to apply for a job at Southwest Airlines is through this site. We will never ask for any form of payment for your application or training.*

*Destination 225° is a program of Southwest Airlines and there is no cost to apply; however, candidates advancing through the selection process will be responsible for all costs incurred. Learn more.