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Bring your authentic self. Be a part of a winning Team.

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.

No matter where you're flying from or what area of Southwest® interests you, we're connecting you to what matters most. By fostering a sense of belonging, we care for and embrace all, recognizing that every experience, perspective, and background makes an incredible impact on our Company. We encourage you to bring your authentic self to work and celebrate what makes you unique! After all, we wouldn’t be Southwest without our People, who are the Heart of it all.

Hear from our People

A Second Home
"I count my blessings every single day that I get to do this for a living. When I was hired at Southwest, I was seven months pregnant and they were so excited for me. Even before my daughter was born, she was getting gifts from Southwest. I couldn't have asked for a better career or a better place to be."

Vicky K.,
Pilot - First Officer
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Employee-First Mentality
"The Family aspect of Southwest’s Culture creates a sense of belonging and trust. It’s comforting to know we support each other, which makes work more meaningful and enjoyable. 

Culture is a cornerstone because it influences collaboration and growth. Southwest’s emphasis on care and respect fosters an environment where I can thrive and do my best work."

Bharat M.,
Sr. Data Engineer

Our commitment to inclusion

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Southwest is committed to fostering a Culture of Belonging through the promotion of inclusion and meaningful connections among Employees.
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We understand that for every Employee to thrive at Southwest, we must foster an environment where everyone feels respected and appreciated. 
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We’re focused on being a place where Employees feel welcomed and encouraged to bring their best selves to work without fear of disrespect, discrimination, hate, harassment, injustice, intolerance, or racism.
Read the Southwest One Report
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Join 5,000 of your Cohearts in Employee Resource Groups.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are formed around a common background or identity. Supported by Southwest Leadership, these groups promote belonging by championing Southwest’s Values and encouraging community. ERGs are open to all Employees who support the group's mission, regardless of whether the Employee shares their common background or identity.

In total, our ERGs have completed over 400 service hours and donated thousands of dollars to non-profits along with over 20,000 items, including women's feminine products, school supplies, and books. There are more than 5,000 members across seven of our current ERGs including groups for Employees with disabilities, Asian and Pacific Islander Employees, and women in the workplace.

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Community Outreach at Southwest

At Southwest Airlines, our corporate citizenship efforts focus on People, Performance, and Planet, all supported by strong corporate governance. These efforts, commonly referred to as ESG (environmental, social, and governance), support our Purpose to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, and our Vision to be the world’s most loved, most efficient, and most profitable airline.
Check out The Southwest Airlines One Report
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People
We’re a Company of People, focused on serving People—including Employees, Customers, and communities. People are, and always have been, the heartbeat of Southwest Airlines, and we work to advance and protect the things that are important in their lives including celebrating inclusion and supporting our communities through our outreach efforts. Our focus on People includes giving the same concern, respect, and care to each one of our People, whoever they are.
Check out how we serve our People
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 Planet
We take pride in being the airline with Heart, which includes respecting our Planet. We’ve set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and we've released a 10-year environmental sustainability plan to make progress this decade. See all the ways we show Heart for the Planet, from operational efficiencies and policies to community support.
Learn more about how we respect our Planet
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Performance and governance
We have an unmatched record of strong financial performance in the U.S. airline industry, with low fares and a robust network that supports market leadership; a strong Culture; outstanding Customer Service; and reliable, efficient, and low-cost operations. Sound governance is a fundamental principle at Southwest. We strive to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and are proud of Southwest's history of strong corporate governance, beginning with the Company's Board of Directors.
Explore more about our Performance
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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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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.

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 communities. Learn more about our 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 & Chief People Officer
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