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Southwest Airlines

Low-Cost Airline

United States flagUnited States | Dallas-Fort Worth

Fleet: 810
AC on order: 510

First Officer - B737 MAX

NTR

BOEING

B737 MAX

B737NG

Employment - Permanent
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Minimum requirements

Total time
1500 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Flight time notes
  • Notes on flight time: Do not include simulator, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV, EWO and UAV; PIC time is defined as Captain or Aircraft Commander of record or pilot signing for the aircraft (not sole manipulator of the controls)
Preferred time
  • 500 hours in a fixed-wing turbine (airplane and/or power lift)
  • Actively flying for 2 of the last 5 years
License req.
ATP
Open to Lic. Holders
FAA
Medical
Class 1
Covid-19 vaccination
Required where permitted by applicable law
Visa sponsorship
Not provided

Additional requirements

  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. 
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must possess a valid United States Driver's License
  • Must have a valid passport with the ability to travel in and out of the United States without restriction
  • Must meet all regulatory criteria to obtain and maintain a CREW badge designation; this position requires successful and continuous enrollment in Rap Back
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Must be able to comply with company attendance standards and work rules, as described in labor agreements and/or established guidelines
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, and or overtime and travel on a constant basis
  • Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate information verbally, face to face, over public address systems, via radio, and other communication equipment
  • Ability to work well with others as part of a team, meet the public and work under stressful situations

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree

Compensation and benefits

401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Insurance - Loss of Lic.
Insurance - Medical
Profit-sharing
Travel
Other

Summary

  • Starting pay of $121.06 per trip for pay (TFP)*, as defined in the collective bargaining agreement; with opportunities for future increases per the applicable contractual wage scale. Opportunities for additional pay for specified flying per the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights, see all the destinations Southwest serves (your eligible dependents fly, too)
  • 15% non-elective contribution (B-Fund) deposited into your 401(k)
  • A ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement—when we profit, you profit**
  • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
  • Opportunity to purchase 10% off Southwest Airlines common stock, LUV, traded on NYSE
  • Company-paid Loss of License
  • Lowest industry debt
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Industry competitive narrow body pay rates
  • Most days off. Period.
  • Best work rule package
  • Unmatched Culture
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Equal opportunity employer

Southwest Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Base location

United States flagUnited States | Dallas-Fort Worth
Base location iconDFW - Dallas-Fort Worth
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First Officer - B737 MAX
Southwest Airlines | Low-Cost Airline |United States flagUnited States | Dallas-Fort Worth
BOEINGB737 MAXB737NG