Is it hard to get hired by Southwest?

In 2015, we received 371,202 résumés and hired nearly 6,000 new employees — less than 2 percent of all applicants. It is not unusual for us to interview more than 100 people to fill a single position. We intentionally spend an inordinate amount of time on the recruiting and hiring process.

How do I apply to Southwest Airlines?

How do I apply for a job at Southwest Airlines?

  1. Head to careers.southwestair.com.
  2. Scroll down to Job categories, and make your selection.
  3. Scroll down to view all current job positings within your selected category.
  4. Click on the job you’re applying for.

What are the requirements to work for Southwest Airlines?

What are the hiring requirements for Southwest Airlines careers?

  • Certificates/Ratings: U.S. FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
  • Age: Must be at least 23 years of age.
  • Flight Experience: 2,500 hours total or 1,500 hours Turbine total.
  • Currency: Experience should include actively flying two of the last five years.

Do all Southwest employees fly free?

Employees have free, unlimited travel privileges for themselves and eligible dependents on Southwest Airlines.

Does Southwest pay weekly?

5th and 20th. If it falls on Saturday you get paid Friday. If it falls on Sunday you get paid Monday. Direct deposit is best….

How do I nail an interview with Southwest?

Southwest Airlines Interview Tips

  1. Do as much research as you can about Southwest Airlines. The annual report is always a good place to start.
  2. Be prepared for situational type interview questions.
  3. Do not dress casually for the interview.
  4. Be sure to review the job description and find the key skills they are looking for.

How long does it take for Southwest to hire?

Re: Application/Interview process Candidates that successfully complete that step will be invited for an in-person interview, and hiring decisions will be made after that. It is normal for it to take 4-6 weeks (or longer) to receive contact from our Recruiters, as they are hard at work reviewing many resumes!

What kind of drug test does Southwest Airlines use?

1 answer. Urine testing which could be at any time un-announced.

Does Southwest have a club?

Southwest Airlines and Diners Club® have partnered to make it easy for you to convert your Diners Club Club Rewards® points into Rapid Rewards. Points earned for purchases made with Diners Club Cards can be used towards various rewards including reward travel on Southwest Airlines.

How long does Southwest hiring process take?