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People are, and always have been, the heartbeat of Southwest Airlines®. Take in their personal perspectives on life, work, and what it means to have a career with Heart.

Bring your authentic self


No matter where you're flying from or what area of Southwest® interests you, we're connecting each other to what matters most. By fostering a Culture that cares for and embraces diversity, we recognize that every experience, perspective, and background makes an incredible impact on our Company. We encourage bringing your authentic self to work and celebrating what makes you unique! After all, we wouldn’t be Southwest without our People, who are the Heart of it all.

We created our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitment because we're listening and taking meaningful action toward building allyship together. We know change is a journey that requires intentional action, honest dialogue, and open hearts and minds. Over time, data can begin to tell the story of how we are changing—it'll be a story that we'll write together.

Our commitment to inclusion

Read our DEI Report
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​​​​​​​Diversifying our Senior Leadership Team
Continuously striving for increased diversity in our Senior Leadership positions.
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Diversifying our Senior Management Committee
Doubling the percentage of racial diversity and increasing gender diversity by 2025.
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Engaging our community partners
Investing in our community relationships to support our continual search for diverse talent.
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Evolving our hiring and development practices
Supporting our diversity goals through inclusive hiring practices at all levels of Leadership.
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"Everyone has such a unique story to tell, and we just need to only stop and really listen."
- Charles M.
Team Leader, Talent Acquisition
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"A career at Southwest is one where Employees feel welcomed to bring their whole selves to work; where Employees are encouraged to bring their talent, creativity, and individuality and are accepted for what they offer. Our principle of putting People first means we value the unique thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences of our Employees. We recognize the importance of diversity in our hiring efforts and creating equitable opportunities for Candidates to flourish and thrive."
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Juan Suarez
Vice President Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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We have careers with Heart.

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Captain Atif F. inspires the next generation through lessons in aviation for our Adopt-A-Pilot® program
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Senior Technology Project Manager Eureka D. shares how Prairie View A&M University “chose her” due to an Army scholarship
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Aircraft Quality Control Inspector Jen M.’s advice? “Go after what you actually want to do in life … don’t settle!”
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First Officer Keely P. and her mom, Captain Holly P., made Southwest history by becoming the first-ever mother/daughter Pilot duo.
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Captain Geoff B. encourages and inspires students of all ages to pursue their dreams and discover that the sky isn't the limit.
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"I want to make sure that we're doing what we can to ensure equitable processes for whatever career this next generation of kids wants to pursue...The goal is for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to be so embedded into all business processes and decisions that my job no longer exists, and DEI is just organically top of mind."
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- Jenell R., Diversity Recruiting Manager 
 

Diversity Council

The Southwest Airlines Diversity Council is an inclusive group of over 100 Employees from different backgrounds, roles, and locations
across the Company. Founded over 10 years ago, this council promotes a People-first work environment that celebrates differences, fosters inclusion, and leverages diversity.

This council, dedicated to our Employees, nurtures our Culture of caring for one another and promotes allyship through data-driven action across the Company.
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Wanna learn more about our upcoming events?

Check out our events page

Our hiring programs

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Campus Reach
Our Campus Reach program identifies and engages future Southwest Employees at an early age, hopefully inspiring an interest in a career in aviation.​​​​​​​
Learn more about Campus Reach
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Destination 225°® 
Wonder why Destination 225°? On a compass rose, 225° is the southwest heading, and we developed the Destination 225° program to lead aspiring pilots to Southwest Airlines.
Learn more about Destination 225°
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Military 
We're grateful for our military service members who give us the freedom to fly. Our colors may be red, yellow, and blue, but our Southwest Heart beats red, white, and blue.
Learn about our military support

Partnerships that matter

At Southwest, we’re proud to support and create valuable connections to the communities you know and love. Whether in the air or on the ground, we believe community is more than a place—it’s at the Heart of what brings us together. Below are just a few of our 400+ partnerships, supporting impact across our diverse communities. Learn more about our DEI partnerships and awards.
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"Inclusion has always been at the Heart of who we are at Southwest, and we’re committed to evolving our hiring, training, and development processes to drive progress and change. By engaging, understanding, and drawing on a variety of perspectives we can continue to celebrate our People and further enrich our Culture."
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Elizabeth Bryant
Senior Vice President People, Learning, & Development

Disability outreach

We take pride in our outreach and commitment to the Disability community. We have community partnerships with a variety of local and national organizations who are dedicated to disability inclusion and related causes and initiatives.
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Accommodations

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that provides reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online careers page or participating in the hiring process due to your disability and need an accommodation, you may email Accommodations.Team@wnco.com.

Please use "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or call us at (877) 792-4792.

For more information on Southwest's hiring practices, please see the following policies:


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  • Disability Discrimination and Workplace Accommodation Policy

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disabilities and Covered Veterans

  • Affirmative Action Policy for Women and Minorities

  • Southwest Airlines Policy Concerning Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation

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