How to Become a Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant

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Recognize that the shifts for flight attendants can be both flexible and inconsistent.. Expect to work on holidays and other special occasions.. Anticipate making a solid hourly rate as a Southwest flight attendant.

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Recognize that the shifts for flight attendants can be both flexible and inconsi

Step 1

Recognize that the shifts for flight attendants can be both flexible and inconsistent.

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Expect to work on holidays and other special occasions.

Step 2

Expect to work on holidays and other special occasions.

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Anticipate making a solid hourly rate as a Southwest flight attendant.

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Anticipate making a solid hourly rate as a Southwest flight attendant.

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Take a flight attendant training class to prepare for the job.

Step 4

Take a flight attendant training class to prepare for the job.

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Obtain a high school diploma or equivalent to be a flight attendant.

Step 5

Obtain a high school diploma or equivalent to be a flight attendant.

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Search online for different job opportunities with Southwest Airlines.

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Search online for different job opportunities with Southwest Airlines.

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Connect with the campus reach team on Facebook to learn about new job opportunit

Step 7

Connect with the campus reach team on Facebook to learn about new job opportunities.

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Emphasize your people skills and language fluency on your resume.

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Emphasize your people skills and language fluency on your resume.

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Submit your resume to the airline online.

Step 9

Submit your resume to the airline online.

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Apply for an internship if you're currently a college student.

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Apply for an internship if you're currently a college student.

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Participate in a preliminary phone interview to discuss your qualifications.

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Participate in a preliminary phone interview to discuss your qualifications.

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Go to an individual interview to speak with recruiters.

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Go to an individual interview to speak with recruiters.

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Anticipate plenty of interview questions about your attitude and motivations.

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Anticipate plenty of interview questions about your attitude and motivations.

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Pass a drug test and background check before training for the position.

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Pass a drug test and background check before training for the position.

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Go to a physical or medical check-up to make sure that you're healthy.

Step 15

Go to a physical or medical check-up to make sure that you're healthy.

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