Southwest Airlines Careers

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In the News

  • Executive Travel Magazine and their 2010 Leading Edge Awards recently honored Southwest by naming the Company the best North American Low Cost Carrier for its outstanding Customer Service.
  • Computerworld named Southwest one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT in 2010, a category which includes organizations that excel at providing Employees with great opportunities and benefits while demonstrating leadership through the use of information technology and strategic vision to align technology with business goals.

Our Culture

It's all about working hard and playing harder. Check out a day in the life of airport operations.

Eric Greer
Change and Learning FacilitatorHouston, TX

Have you ever met someone with a truly contagious smile? Well, watch out, because you might come down with a case of grinning after meeting Eric Greer, a Learning and Change Facilitator for Southwest Airlines in the Customer Support & Services Center in Houston.

Eric started working for the Company in 1989 as a
Reservations Sales Agent in his hometown of Houston, after one of his fraternity brothers suggested that he pursue employment with Southwest Airlines. Twenty-two years later, he is still a treasured member of the Southwest Family. 

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Our Benefits

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  • Free flights on Southwest

    Employees, spouses, eligible dependant children, and parents fly Southwest for free.

  • 401K/Profit Sharing Plan

    Each year Southwest rewards our People with a portion of the Company’s profit to Employee ProfitSharing accounts.

  • Medical & Dental Benefits

    Southwest has you covered! Our competitive health package makes staying healthy affordable, currently for as little as $15 per month.

NoLimits Internship Program

Southwest Airlines can guarantee you more than just another line to add to your résumé. Not only will you get hands-on business experience in your particular field, you will also get to experience the Fun-LUVing Culture that makes Southwest Airlines home to some of the most highly sought after internships year after year. Click here for the full details on our NoLimits Internship Program.

Diversity

A multi-faceted workforce is a key competitive advantage in the national marketplace. Southwest has a network which comprises a variety of backgrounds and experience which form our Corporate Culture.

Military

Southwest Airlines is built upon the core values and strengths our Employees bring to the Company. As with the US Armed Forces, these men and women give us a competitive advantage over all others. We salute you today and invite you to consider a career with one of G.I. Jobs top 100 Military-friendly Employers and the best airline in the sky. We want YOU to be a part of our Team! To see our opportunities please click here.