I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines in Oct 2016
Interview
I submitted my application mid August and played the waiting game along with everyone else. One day, appropriately 4 weeks later, I just so happened to check my spam folder and I had several emails from Southwest asking that I complete a questionnaire and then 10 year work/residence history.
I said that to say be sure and check your spam folder and adjust your mail settings accordingly. I received a call from a recruiter about 3 days later letting me know they would like to conduct a telephone interview. I was told to respond to an email with my availability. I expected to receive another email confirming a time and date. I did NOT. Be prepared for your telephone interview at ANY TIME! My telephone interview was on a Friday and I received a call back the following Tuesday inviting me to f2f in Dallas. So exciting! Best of luck to everyone!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview took about 25 minutes.
Discuss an emergency situation you have been in and how you handled it:
Why a FA over any other position within Southwest?
Why Southwest Airlines?
Why be a FA?
Why do you wish to leave your current employer?
What makes you a better candidate than the others applying?
I applied online. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines (Houston, TX)
Interview
The interview was on zoom in 2022. It was with a recruiter and flight attendant. They were very nice and made me feel so comfortable throughout the process. The whole interview took around 30 minutes.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines in Mar 2026
Interview
Great communication and transparency through the whole process. Everyone was very nice. Best thing to do is be friendly and outgoing to everyone. Took about 5 hours from start to finish
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Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines (Dallas, TX) in May 2026
Interview
So far, it has been moving at a great pace. I have only completed my on demand interview, and I am scheduled to attend my face to face in the near future! The online interview was great - be yourself, smile, and use the uninterrupted time to really express yourself! I'm very grateful for this opportunity and best of luck to all those applying!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What part of the Southwest Airlines culture do you connect with the most?