Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines is a major American low-cost airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1971, the company operates scheduled passenger service to dozens of destinations across the United States, running thousands of flights daily and carrying millions of passengers each year. It is one of the largest airlines in the country. Its fare model is built around low prices with no hidden fees.

The airline's operations span the full range of aviation and travel work, from Ground Operations and customer-facing roles to Corporate Headquarters in Dallas. The company describes a 'people first' philosophy applied across the organisation, and positions itself as a 'Company with Heart', where employees are encouraged to be themselves, have fun and grow professionally. It also states a commitment to making a difference in customers' lives and in local communities, with an emphasis on customer service.

Benefits offered to employees include free travel privileges, comprehensive health coverage, profit-sharing opportunities that link employee earnings to company performance, and retirement contributions with a 401(k) employer match of up to 10%. The company describes an Employee Promise reflecting investment in workforce wellbeing and a culture embodied by its employees. Careers information is published at careers.southwestair.com.