Southwest Airlines^® Flight Attendants

Fact: Schedules and bidding are dependent on relative seniority.

​​​​​​​Many applicants come to the interview with unrealistic expectations regarding their schedule. This is usually due to the stories heard from friends or family members who are in the airline industry. While what you may be hearing is true, it is generally not attainable for several years. New Flight Attendants must put in time and hard work to get to the point where they are able to adjust their schedule to meet their needs. Schedules can and will change, especially due to Irregular Operations (IROPS).

Fact: New Flight Attendants need to work hard, put in time, and build up seniority long before they can expect to work the most desirable flights.

Fact: We believe we have a very generous commuter policy, arguably the best in the industry! Flight Attendants are responsible for getting to and from their domicile, and it is always space available. There is no guarantee on when a Flight Attendant will be able to hold their desired base of choice.

Fact: Southwest has one of the very best and most lucrative contracts in the industry, but the beginning can be draining on a new Flight Attendant's cash reserves. We recommend New Hire Flight Attendants being well prepared for the time they are in training, having enough cash reserved to pay all bills, as well as prepared to take time to rebuild their reserves after training. They will most likely need to pick up extra trips on their days off to supplement their income. They may be sharing a crash pad (an apartment or hotel where several Flight Attendants share the expenses) if they choose not to live in their base city and decide to commute.

Fact: While Flight Attendants do have the luxury of traveling and enjoying different cultures, flying for long periods and constantly crossing time zones can be taxing on your body, but the adjustments will come with time. Southwest Flight Attendants do it all, from tidying up the aircraft to assisting Customers and handling medical emergencies onboard. If you love to be around people and providing friendly Customer Service is your passion, this could be the position for you. We are counting on our future Flight Attendants to preserve our 50-year history and secure our future by serving our Customers with a Warrior Spirit, Servant's Heart and Fun-LUVing Attitude.