We have a huge Heart for our military. Our colors may be red, yellow, and blue, but our support is for the red, white, and blue. Our support of our military comes from deep within our Heart, with more than 8,200 Employees who have served or are actively serving, over 1,600 Employees who are military spouses, and thousands of Customers who have served or are actively serving. ​​​​​We salute you today, and invite you to consider a career with a nationally-recognized employer for military and the best airline in the sky. 

We're glad that you are interested in Southwest Airlines® and encourage you to continue reading to learn more about opportunities that you could pursue post-graduation.
 
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Military Skills Translator
At Southwest, we know that one of the toughest parts of transitioning into civilian life is finding jobs that fit your skills and interests.

Emily, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Southwest Network Operation Control Employee found a career that would allow her to serve our great country while working in aviation.

Click here and enter your military job title or code to see the currently-available opportunities at Southwest that align with your experience.

Opportunities and programs

Pilot careers
 Life as a First Officer at Southwest® is about more than flying airplanes—it is about connecting people to what is important in their lives.Click 'learn more' to discover more and find our application information and requirements.
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Destination 225° Military pathway
 The Destination 225° program was developed to lead aspiring pilots to Southwest Airlines through various pathways.The Military pathway bridges the gap for active military pilots who do not yet meet the minimums to start their career as an airline pilot. 
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Emerging Leader Development Program​​​​​​​
 Southwest Airlines​​​​​​​Emerging Leader Development Program is an 18-month job rotational program that helps early-career professionals jumpstart a successful, challenging, and rewarding career at Southwest Airlines.
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Maintenance careers
 At Southwest Airlines, you can work on the best fleet in the industry with a professional and fun Team. Our Technical Operations Department may be for you.
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Browse open jobs
 We think all careers at Southwest are exceptional!
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DoD Skillbridge Program
 Southwest Airlines is proud to partner with the DoD Skillbridge Program. This program provides civilian opportunities at Southwest that enable veterans to receive job training and work experience during the last 180 days of their military duty. If this program interests you, please fill out our form below.
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Life at Southwest

Military Ambassador Program
The Southwest Airlines Military Ambassador Program is a Team of veterans and military spouses serving as liaisons between Southwest’s Operating Groups and Employees. Our ambassadors are charged with being a point of contact for their department or workgroup on all things military and being familiar with and promoting the resources and tools available to veterans.​​​​​​​
Military Program Lead
Southwest has a dedicated Military Program Lead who serves and educates our Employees who are veterans, as well as our military spouses, while networking to attract veterans to Southwest.​​​​​​​
Military Service Appreciation
Southwest’s Military Service Appreciation Program recognizes our Employees who are veterans with a pin to designate their military service. This pin symbolizes our gratitude for Employees who serve or have served in America’s military forces and is distinguishable by Customers and fellow Employees.​​​​​​​
Military Spouses
Patriotism runs deep at Southwest. We’re proud of the military spouses currently in our ranks. Southwest partners with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) to help military spouses obtain and retain fulfilling employment with Southwest.