Southwest Airlines Careers

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*Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the News

Over the past three years, Southwest Airlines has been ranked as one of the top 20 best places to work on glassdoor.com. In 2010, Southwest took the number one spot!


In 2011, Southwest Airlines was ranked number four by Forbes as one of the world’s most admired companies.


Southwest Airlines was recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as one of the 2012 Customer Service Champions—one of only 50 companies earned the distinction this year.

Our Culture

It's all about working hard and playing harder. Check out a day in the life of airport operations.

Brad Foote
Ramp AgentPortland, OR

Whether he’s camping under the stars, biking up mountains, or traveling to state parks, Brad Foote LUVs being outdoors. It comes as no surprise that he has felt at home on an airport tarmac since the first day he set foot on one.

“Working on the ramp is the ideal job for me. Even in bad weather, it beats working an office job,” Brad says. “My dad worked in aviation, and I listened to him talk about the business while I was growing up. I knew I would someday work for an airline.”

Read more about Brad.

Our Benefits

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  • Free flights on Southwest

    Employees, spouses, eligible dependant children, and parents fly Southwest for free.

  • 401K/Profit Sharing Plan

    Each year Southwest rewards our People with a portion of the Company’s profit to Employee ProfitSharing accounts.

  • Medical & Dental Benefits

    Southwest has you covered! Our competitive health package makes staying healthy affordable, currently for as little as $15 per month.

NoLimits Internship Program

Southwest Airlines can guarantee you more than just another line to add to your résumé. Not only will you get hands-on business experience in your particular field, you will also get to experience the Fun-LUVing Culture that makes Southwest Airlines home to some of the most highly sought after internships year after year. Click here for the full details on our NoLimits Internship Program.

Diversity

A multi-faceted workforce is a key competitive advantage in the national marketplace. Southwest has a network which comprises a variety of backgrounds and experience which form our Corporate Culture.

Military

Southwest Airlines is built upon the core values and strengths our Employees bring to the Company. As with the US Armed Forces, these men and women give us a competitive advantage over all others. We salute you today and invite you to consider a career with one of G.I. Jobs top 100 Military-friendly Employers and the best airline in the sky. We want YOU to be a part of our Team! To see our opportunities please click here.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online career page due to your disability and need accommodation, you may e-mail us. Please use "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your e-mail or call us at 855-245-9976. For more information, please view Southwest Airlines Policy for Persons with Disabilities and Covered Veterans.

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