It’s more than just a paycheck. A career at Southwest Airlines includes several benefits and perks, from travel privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents to health and wellbeing benefits. Southwest® offers anexcellent benefits package, including robust retirement programs comprised of a 401(k) Plan with a generous dollar-for-dollar Company match, subject to vesting requirements and compensation limits, as well as a ProfitSharing Plan contribution and competitive health benefits for coverage beginning on your first day of employment with select plans.
The Company recognizes 10 paid holidays for each calendar year, including one floating holiday.
Paid Time OffEmployees enjoy this flexible benefit for personal use, vacation, or to care for themselves or a loved one. The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) for Noncontract Employees varies based on years of service; however, Employees accrue approximately 15 days in their first year.
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New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (two days: Thursday and Friday), Christmas (two days), and one floating holiday (Full-time Employees only) for the Employee to use at their convenience.
Yes. PTO accrues monthly based on the monthly accrual rate for years of service. Noncontract Employees receive an email about the 5th and 20th of every month with their current PTO accrual.
