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To the Spirit professionals navigating what's next
We know the recent Spirit Airlines news brings uncertainty for many, and Southwest Airlines extends its respect and support. For those of you navigating your next step, we value the experience you bring and would welcome your application if you choose to explore opportunities with us. We also invite you to join our Talent Community and select your areas of interest so our Careers Team can connect with you when aligned roles become available.

New roles, coming soon!
We anticipate hiring for Aircraft Appearance, Materials Stores, Aircraft Maintenance, Ramp Supervisors, Customer Service Supervisors & Ground Support Equipment Technicians soon. We invite you to complete the form and join our Talent Community, where you'll be among the first to know when these roles are posted!
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Career Opportunities

Are you interested in flying at Southwest Airlines?

We know this transition may be difficult, and we want to help. Southwest Airlines recently opened the Pilot - First Officer opportunity from Friday, May 15 through Thursday, May 21 for qualified pilots interested in becoming a First Officer. If you weren't able to apply during the open posting, we invite you to join our Pilot Talent Community, where you'll stay up to date with our Pilot Recruitment Team. From notices about our upcoming postings to the latest news at Southwest, you'll stay in the loop! 

To stay prepared for our next posting, we recommend keeping your flight experience up to date and exploring our new application process below.

We hold deep respect for your professionalism, experience, and commitment to aviation, and we would be honored to review your application as you consider your next step. We appreciate your interest in joining the Southwest Crew!
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

New application process, same smooth flying!

1

Apply on Southwest Careers
During an open hiring window, apply to the Pilot - First Officer role on Careers.Southwestair.com. You're required to apply for an open position for interview consideration.
2

Keep your flight hours updated

During your first application, you'll create your Flight Hours grid, where you'll list your flight experience by aircraft. This Flight Hours grid will be accessible for any future applications and can be updated with your latest flight experience anytime, anywhere. 

Returning applicants from Fall 2025 posting: Visit swa.is/FlightHours to update your Flight Hours grid: Profile Information > Pilot Flight Hours

All applicants are required to apply for an open Pilot - First Officer position for interview consideration. Updating your Flight Hours grid keeps your profile up to date; however, it does not replace a formal application. You must apply to our latest posting to be considered an applicant by our Pilot Recruitment Team.
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Provide your required documents

We'll ask for additional information and files to be submitted for the Southwest Pilot Hiring Team to review. We recommend preparing three letters of recommendation in advance, as we may request them immediately following your application. 

Explore our open opportunities below

We're offering roles across various workgroups at Southwest to support Spirit professionals undergoing transition. Explore the opportunities below to discover the best fit for your qualifications and experience.

We encourage you to return to this section, as more opportunities may be added.

Flight Operations Flight Instructors

Train the next generation of Pilots with Heart. Use your expertise to conduct training in the classroom and in simulators to ensure Pilots have the knowledge and hands-on experience to provide our Customers with a safe and reliable flight. If you have a passion for teaching and great interpersonal and communication skills, we invite you to apply!

Additional Opportunities

Explore even more ways to bring your skills and passion to Southwest. From corporate and technology roles to operational and support teams across the business, there are many opportunities to grow your career while helping us connect People to what’s important in their lives.
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Why Southwest Airlines®?

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Inclusion & Belonging
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 Culture of Belonging that cares for and embraces all, we recognize that every experience, perspective, and background makes an incredible impact on our Company.
Read about our Inclusion & Belonging initiatives
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Culture
Our Culture is integral to all aspects of our business and our Employees’ lives, from the way Employees treat each other to the way that our Company puts our Employees first. Three vital elements of our Culture are appreciation, recognition, and celebration.
Explore our Culture
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Military
We're proud to have more than 9,600 veterans and 1,600 military spouses on our Southwest Team. Our colors may be red, yellow, and blue, but our support is for the red, white, and blue.
*As of August 2025
Learn about our military programs
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Benefits
More than just a paycheck, a career at Southwest Airlines comes with several benefits, from our legendary Culture to travel privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents.
See our benefits

A part of a
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Learn more about who we are and what it's like working at Southwest.

Your career journey should be secure.


Southwest Airlines will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process or training*. All official job postings are listed and should be applied to at careers.southwestair.com. If you suspect a scam, please document details about the scam and report this information to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You may reach out to SWAPeople@wnco.com to verify job posting validity or for support.


*Destination 225° is a program of Southwest Airlines and there is no cost to apply; however, candidates advancing through the selection process will be responsible for all costs incurred. Learn more.
Have a general question?
If you need assistance or have questions about open positions, an existing job application, an invitation to schedule an interview, or other non-disability related questions please email us at SWAPeople@wnco.com.

Have a disability-related question?
Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online careers page or participating in the hiring process due to a disability and require an accommodation, please email Accommodations.Team@wnco.com. For additional information, please visit our Inclusion page.
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