Wanna be a Southwest® Pilot? Let's prepare you for your interview.
To get started, download the Interview Preparation PDF through the yellow button.
This packet includes the information you need to prepare for your in-person interview. Please review it thoroughly to ensure you've completed the necessary documents correctly before your interview. Once you've reviewed this document, complete the steps below.
Download and review all details on required paperwork, arrival times, and more.
Schedule your visit
Let's fly! Please book your flight no later than three days before your interview so we're ready for your arrival.
Complete and submit your forms
Email the required forms to the Pilot Hiring Team no later than 72 hours before your interview, which helps us get to know you! These forms are required for your interview, so please don't delay!
Schedule your visit to our Corporate Campus in Dallas.
There are two interview groups per day. Double-check your group and arrival time before booking travel accommodations so you arrive at the correct time for your designated group.
We'll ask Group A to arrive at our HDK/HDQ Building by 0730.
We'll ask Group B to arrive at our HDK/HDQ Building by 1030.
Visitor registration
All visitors must register to enter our Corporate Campus. You'll receive a visitor registration confirmation email the Friday prior before your interview.
Once inside the building, please proceed to the security desk to check in and receive your temporary badge. You may need to present a valid ID for verification. Please review this guideon arriving at our HDK/HDQ.
Hotel recommendations
We don’t provide hotel accommodations for your interview—this cost is at your expense. The hotels listed below are recommendations located near Dallas (Love Field) with shuttle service to/from the airport and Southwest's Corporate Campus.
Check with the hotel to confirm the shuttle times and pick-up/drop-off locations. If you take a shuttle for your interview, ask that they drop you off at the Headquarters (HDK/HDQ) building via the main gate on Love Field Drive off Denton Drive. • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Love Field (214) 357-8500 • Aloft Dallas Love Field (214) 358-7575
Pre-interview forms
Please select each tile below and complete the required forms in their entirety.Once complete, use the button below to submit these forms to our Pilot Hiring Team no later than 72 hoursbefore your interview.