Kindergarten - 12th Grade Resources for Parents and Educators
Pilots, Flight Attendants, Ramp Agents, oh my! Career awareness is an important part of every student’s journey. We want to inform and inspire you—parents, educators, and high school students—about careers in aviation.
At Southwest®, our Purpose is to connect people to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. More than 30 departments at Southwest work together to bring this Purpose to life.
Explore this page to learn about meaningful careers, and discover opportunities for students to gain first-hand experience in the aviation industry at Southwest Airlines®.
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Job opportunities for graduating high school seniors
Graduating from high school and looking for full-time employment? Consider a Career with Heart! Southwest is hiring throughout the country.
While Southwest offers a variety of opportunities for graduating high school seniors, we are specifically hiring for the Ramp Agent position. The hard work and guidance of our Ramp Agents is instrumental to our success at Southwest. These Employees direct planes on the ground, handle cargo/baggage, and ensure our operations run smoothly.
Seniors, register for our Graduating High School Career Connections Session at swa.is/HSCareerConnections
Hear from Greg Muccio, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, as he shares an overview of what it’s like working at Southwest.
All full-time roles at Southwest require candidates to be at least 18 years old and have authorization to work in the United States.
We look for candidates who care about our Company Values, so consider learning more about their attributes.
We're also known for our amazing benefits, but don’t just take it from us! Check out our Benefits page to learn more about why Southwest could be the start of an incredible career for your student.
Southwest Airlines is proud to offer the Professional Communications Certification, designed to prepare the next generation of professionals to communicate effectively in the workplace. The certification validates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively, think critically, and work with others, resulting in an employee with exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
The Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification is hosted on the iCEV testing platform. Visit theiCEV websiteto learn more about the certification and its place in education and the workforce.
Note: While we encourage continued professional development at every stage of life, obtaining the Professional Communications Certification does not guarantee an interview or job with Southwest Airlines.