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Minimum qualifications

How to apply

During an open hiring window, apply to the Flight Attendant job posting on careers.southwestair.com. You are required to apply to an open position to be considered for an interview.

Reminder: The only way to apply for a job at Southwest Airlines is through this site. Fees don't fly here—we will never ask for any form of payment for your application or training.

Haven't found a job that fits your skills and interests? Join our Talent Community, which lets our Recruiters know you're interested in learning about future positions in this career field. You will still need to complete a separate application for that position when it is posted to be considered for employment.

Inflight Initial Training Class

If you’re selected to move forward in the interview, successfully complete the Physical Performance Standards Test, and complete the Employment Screening process, we’ll invite you to attend our four-week Inflight Initial Training Class. During training, you'll learn the ins and outs of being a Southwest Flight Attendant. You'll complete different proficiencies and assessments throughout training, and you'll be required to memorize our Southwest Airport City Codes and our Southwest Public Announcements, word-for-word.

Please know that training is unpaid; however, Flight Attendant trainees who graduate receive a $1,200 Initial Training stipend, minus applicable taxes and benefit deductions, within five working days of their graduation.

To set yourself up for success at training, we strongly encourage you to start learning the airport city codes and memorizing all of the Public Announcements before attending class. You'll be tested on both of these during the first week of training. Note: Our Public Announcements are subject to change at any time; always check the Flight Attendant Manual (FAM) to find the latest Public Announcements. You’ll receive access to all the information you'll need four weeks prior to training class.

We bet you've got questions.

Explore our Frequently Asked Questions document to find additional information about expectations for the Flight Attendant role.

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Flight Attendant
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Why fly with Southwest^®

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Inflight Base map

Minimum qualifications

How to apply

Inflight Initial Training Class

Fun facts for Flight Attendants

We bet you've got questions.

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How to apply

Inflight Initial Training Class

Fun facts for Flight Attendants

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