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To get started, download the Interview Preparation Guide (PDF) via 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.
Review your Interview Preparation Guide
Download the PDF and review all details on required paperwork, arrival times, and more.
Schedule your visit
Let's fly! Please book your flight from the nearest Southwest servicing airport no later than five business days before your travel date so we're ready for your arrival.
Our Travel Team is available Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2200 CT, and Saturday through Sunday from 0900 to 1730 CT.
Our Travel Team is available Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2200 CT, and Saturday through Sunday from 0900 to 1730 CT.
Complete your Logbook Review Form
You can find this form in the Preparing for your Logbook Review section below. This form is required for your interview, so please don't delay!
Print out a Copy of your Pilot Record Database (PRD) Report
As a reminder, you are required to bring a printed copy of your PRD Report, excluding the two drug and alcohol sections, to your interview.
Military Aviator Program (MAP) Requirments.
We want to make sure MAP continues to be the right opportunity for you. Before your interview, please take a moment to review the eligibility requirements below:
- Be a current U.S. military pilot.
- Have greater than six months remaining until your projected date of availability.
- Meet the applicable Southwest Airlines Pilot Hiring flight experience requirements listed in the job posting when it opened.
- Possess a current military medical recommendation.
While not required at the time of your interview, you will need to have an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, and a FAA First Class Medical certificate before final MAP validation.
For more information, check out our MAP Frequently Asked Questions.
Schedule your visit to our Corporate Campus in Dallas.
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 CT.
We'll ask Group B to arrive at our HDK/HDQ Building by 1030 CT.
Visitor registration
All visitors must register to enter our Corporate Campus. You'll receive a visitor registration confirmation the week of your interview.
If you don't receive this email from SWA.VisitorMgmtAdmin@wnco.com by 1700 they day before your interview, please email Pilot.Hiring@wnco.com for assistance.
You don’t need to print or bring the visitor confirmation.
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 guide on arriving at our HDK/HDQ.
If you don't receive this email from SWA.VisitorMgmtAdmin@wnco.com by 1700 they day before your interview, please email Pilot.Hiring@wnco.com for assistance.
You don’t need to print or bring the visitor confirmation.
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 guide on 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
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
Preparing for your Logbook Review
This Logbook Review Form will need to be printed, filled out, and brought with you to your interview.
After the interview—what's next?
If you have any questions, contact the Pilot Hiring Team.
