Southwest Airlines® at the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Annual Conference

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Southwest Airlines® is proud to be a Sustainer Sponsor of the OBAP Annual Conference. Fly by Booth 111 and meet our Recruiting Team. 

​​​​​​​Let us know how to reach you and we’ll keep you updated on the latest job opportunities.

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Southwest Airlines
​​​​​​​Hiring Briefings
Scorpion Room
​​​​​​​Daily from 0730 - 0830
Raising Horizons Allyship Panel
Angelina Essuman, Director Technology, Southwest Airlines - Panelist
Kave 3
Thursday, August 11: 1400
Membership Luncheon sponsored by Southwest Airlines
Komatke Ballroom
Friday, August 12: 1230

Ready for your career to take flight? Apply as a First Officer!

Don't wait, the gate closes soon! Apply now for our Pilot - First Officer opportunity by Saturday, August 13.

When we review First Officer applications, we consider both the Southwest Careers application and your Pilot Credentials profile. Please apply with the same email address associated with your Pilot Credentials profile.

Step 1

Create or update your Pilot Credentials profile. We recommend you update this profile monthly to stay prepared for our latest postings.
Head to Pilot Credentials

Step 2

​​​​​Apply for the Pilot - First Officer opportunity on Southwest Careers with the same email address associated with your Pilot Credentials profile.
Apply on the Careers site
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Leading Future Aviators with Captain Geoff Berry - Dallas OBAP ACE Academy Director

At Southwest Airlines, we're committed to building an inclusive aviation community together and inspiring students to pilot their own careers. Hear from Captain Geoff Berry about how he dedicates his time to help students discover their passions in aviation through the OBAP Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy. 
Captain Geoff Berry smiling at his First Officer in the flight deck
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Our Heart starts with our People.

Want to work in a unique, People-first Culture, with competitive benefits and a solid record of job security? Southwest Airlines is growing, and we’re looking for top-notch Employees to grow with us.


Benefits for First Officers you'll love: 
  • Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights, see all the destinations Southwest serves (your eligible dependents fly, too)
  • 15% non-elective contribution (B-Fund) deposited into your 401(k)*
  • A ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement—when we profit, you profit**
  • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
  • Opportunity to purchase 10% off Southwest Airlines common stock, LUV, traded on NYSE

*401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule.
**ProfitSharing contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. 

Why Southwest?

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We’re committed to a work environment where everyone can be themselves and be recognized for the unique perspectives they each bring forward. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords—they’re woven into the way we run our business, and they’re reflected in our world-famous Culture.
Read about our diversity initiatives
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Culture
Our Culture is integral to all aspects of our business and our Employees’ lives from the way Employees treat each other to the way that our Company puts our Employees first. Three vital elements of our Culture are appreciation, recognition, and celebration.​​​​​​​
Explore our Culture
Military
In addition to the Cohearts photographed above, we’re proud to have more than 9,200 veterans and 1,800 military spouses in our Southwest Family. Our colors may be red, yellow, and blue, but our support is for the red, white, and blue.
Learn about our military programs
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Benefits
More than just a paycheck, a career at Southwest Airlines comes with several benefits, from our legendary Culture to travel privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents.
See our benefits

How to apply:

Apply to an open job posting at Careers.Southwestair.com.
Using the same email address create and update your profile at SWA.PilotCredentials.com.
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Licensing/Certification
  • U.S. FAA ATP/AMEL
  • FCC - RTOP
  • U.S. Driver's License
  • Passport
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Education
  • Four-year college degree preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED required
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Medical
  • Must possess a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
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Flight Experience
  • 1,000 hours of fixed-wing turbine flight time required
  • 1,000 hours fixed-wing turbine PIC preferred
  • Actively flying two of the last five years preferred
Pro tips:
  • Don’t include simulator or rotorcraft flight time.  
  • Time logged as WSO, RIO, FE NAV, EWO, or UAV also doesn’t count.
  • If applicable, don’t forget to select High School Diploma or GED on Pilot Credentials, as this is a minimum requirement.
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You've applied! What's next?

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