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Hey there, @favalos08!    Congratulations on your contingent job offer! So excited for you!  After you complete the background screening step, our Coordinating Team works to get you in to a training class. There are lot of moving parts and a lot of Candidates getting worked in, so it may take some time for or our Team to place you and follow up with all the necessary details. Hang tight, and you'll get an update email soon!  ... View more

That's great! Are you enrolled in a professional flight degree program under the school of aviation/aeronautics at MTSU? ... View more

Hey, @Ny2vegasbethy!   Thanks for reaching out! We're excited to meet you next month in Dallas!  If you haven't already, please follow up with our Recruiting Team at SWAInflightQuestions@wnco.com to check on that confirmation email. They're working to get everything sorted out ASAP and should be able to follow up with you soon.  ... View more

Hey there, !   Thanks so much for reaching out about our University Pathway through the Destination 225° program. It may be helpful to check out the pre-flight checklist for this pathway.  To participate in the university pathway, you must:  Be able to obtain an FAA First-Class Medical Certificate  Have successfully completed your Private Pilots License check ride  Be enrolled in a professional flight degree program under the school of aviation/aeronautics at a university partner, or be a current or former Southwest Airlines Campus Reach Intern   Have completed your freshman year and have your Private Pilots License at the university partner  Have a current and complete log book  Have or be able to obtain a valid passport with the ability to travel in and out of the U.S.  Have a high school diploma or equivalency   Possess a valid driver’s license  Be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without the need for company sponsorship of an employment-based visa now or in the future  Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application  Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English  Maintain any physical requirements necessary to complete new and ongoing Pilot training throughout the duration of the Destination 225° program  Be able to pass the prescreening requirements needed for employment at Southwest Airlines (e.g. drug testing and background check)  Be able to relocate for the duration of the program and future job opportunities  Demonstrate the ability to pay out-of-pocket or secure financing for costs incurred during the time in the pathway If you're set to graduate in December and you don't have these things, our Cadet Pathway may be more of what you're looking for! This pathway has no background requirements, and you start from the ground up!  @AT737 ... View more

Hey there, @victoriagca!   Thanks for reaching out! If you are referring to applying for a position and then your application being removed from the process after an interview/review, you would need to wait a year from the date of that removal to apply for the same position. I hope this answers your question!  ... View more

Hi, @chriscastle23!   Thanks so much for reaching out! And thank you for your interest in a career with Heart!    If you haven't received an update email just yet, that means your application is still in our "review" process! Depending on the number of applications received and the schedule of the Hiring Team working to connect with our newest Coheart-to-be, it can take some time to see movement.    I know the wait can be the hardest part! Hang in there, and keep an eye on your email inbox (and any junk and spam folders too - just in case). As soon as there is more information to share, our Recruiting Team will be in touch!  ... View more

Hey, @FrankJana!    Thanks so much for your interest in joining our Southwest Family as a Customer Service Agent! I'm excited to hear that you completed your one-way interview already. Our Recruiting Team will review those answers and determine next steps ASAP. Depending on the number of Candidates who applied, it may take some time for our Team to review and follow up with you. Keep an eye on your email inbox (and any junk/spam folders - just in case) for an update to come soon. Wishing you the best of luck! ... View more

Yes, just keep an eye on your email inbox and Workday! I connected with your Recruiter and Recruiting Coordinator, and they have a note on our side to give you a call with any pressing updates as well! So, watch for communication, but rest assured that our Team has got your back in the onboarding process as well!  ... View more

Hey, @chuckieka0blt!   Great news - our Team has kicked off the Dallas AMT interview process! Recruiters are reviewing applications in the order received and getting time set up with Candidates from there. Keep an eye on your email for updates to come! Best of luck! ... View more

Hi there, @raja! We've got a handy Knowledge Base article for this. Check it out here: https://community.southwest.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/Former-Employee-W2-Form-Information/ta-p/87209. 😊 ... View more

Hi there, @Tamiami!   So sorry for the disappointing update. For that Customer Representative role, we received a *lot* of interest, and we have worked to review applications in the order received for the positions we have available. While your application isn't moving forward at this time, there's still a chance - our Team will follow up via email if an opportunity for this posting becomes available again!    Thank you so much for your interest in a career with Heart!  ... View more

Hi there, @Rdy2SrvwthHrt!   Adrienne here, and I'm part of our Talent Acquisition Team. I took a quick look, and I do see your application for the Flight Attendant position. We received many, many applications for this posting, and our Team is slowly but surely working through those applications & Candidates in the order they were received. I know the wait can be the hardest part, but you are still in the running, and I'm hopeful you'll hear from our Team about setting up an interview very soon! The "how you heard about us" piece, that would not have an impact on your application - no stress there! We are so appreciative of your patience in that lengthy process! Best of luck! ... View more

Got it! Your yahoo email address is the one on file - happy to report that did update!  It looks like you worked with Kau for that. Did you receive her test emails?  ... View more

Hi there, @shunz! So excited to hear you're joining us soon! You have 30 days from your start date to elect your preferred program and coverage. You'll learn more about this during Onboarding, on day 1! ... View more

Welcome to the Southwest Family, @Dunkley12!   For the Ramp Agent position, part of your training will be at our Corporate Campus in Dallas, and the other part will be at your station - Orlando. There will be assessments and checkpoints throughout the training and onboarding process, just to be sure you are prepared and ready to thrive with the incredible folks on the Orlando Ramp!    Studying your airport codes is a great tip to begin preparing!  Here's a fun resource with all of our stations and their airport codes: https://swamedia.com/pages/when-did-we-arrive.    So excited for your career to take flight very soon!  ... View more

So sorry for the delay getting back to you, @Tiarra02!   What's the email address associated with your Candidate Profile/application? I'm glad to dig in and see what's going on! ... View more

Hi there, @Tiarra02!   Congratulations on your contingent job offer! Once you receive that offer and get all of the Employment Screening steps completed, our Team works to get all of your paperwork finalized & get you assigned a training class! With many new folks throughout our network, it can be tricky to get you assigned a class and get everything finalized, but our Team works to get that all taken care of as quickly as possible. So sorry for the extended wait this month!    They should follow up with you via email just as soon as there's an update to share. Hang in there! ... View more

Hey, @Pearly!   Thanks for reaching out - and for your interest in joining our Sacramento Team! We did receive many applications for that opening, and our Recruiters are working through applications in the order they were received to find new folks to add to our Southwest Family! That process can take some time, but they should follow up with you via email just as soon as there is an update to share!  Thank you so much for your patience!  ... View more

Hey, @dwolfe76!    So sorry for the confusion with your recent El Paso Customer Service Agent applications! There was an error on our end, that was accidentally disqualifying your application. Our Recruiting Team went in and double checked the Candidates who applied, and moved y'all back into the review process if you were affected by that error. Your application is still in the review stage, and I'm hopeful our Recruiting Team will be able to connect with you soon and get to know you better for that role!    Keep an eye on your email inbox (and any junk/spam folders - just in case) for additional updates to come! Thanks for hanging in there through that error - and for your interest in joining our Southwest Family! ✈️ ... View more

Hey there, @AustinPeters34!    Thank you for asking!  In accordance with our most recently updated Uniform Appearance Standards for Flight Attendants: You are allowed to have visible tattoos on your hands, arms, wrists, legs and feet. Visible tattoos are not permitted on your face, neck, or chest. While in uniform, all chest and neck tattoos must be completely covered using the uniform, your hair (neck tattoos only), makeup, or a scarf. You can have one adjacent area of tattoos visible per limb (hand/arm/wrist or leg/foot). Tattoos on the arm, leg, wrist, or foot can be no larger than your Southwest Employee badge. If the visible portion of your tattoos are part of a larger piece like a sleeve, please ensure your uniform covers any part larger than your  Southwest badge. One tattoo the size of a quarter or smaller is allowed per hand. Additional hand tattoos may not be covered by makeup due to hygiene requirements We've got this information and many other FAQs here: https://swa.is/UpdatedFAQs Hope this helps!  ... View more

Hey there, @KTate8418!   First, congratulations on your contingent offer! So excited for you!    Secondly, thanks for being so on top of that Employment Screening process. Did you visit your Candidate Home account using https://swa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/external/jobTasks/reviewdocument/58a1925805df100155da7ff82c430000/be69a5d8506090011d893da08a5b0000/be69a5d8506010011d893d06ce770000 to acknowledge your contingent offer and complete any necessary steps? That should trigger the full screening process.  ... View more

Hey, @Danielm1434!   So sorry for any confusion here! Were you able to connect with our Careers Team to get an update on this Nashville Ramp Agent application?  ... View more

You are so welcome, @Cmanningham!   Here's an insider scoop on the July schedule as well! We should be sharing this with all Candidates on Friday, but you get to hear it here first for being a Career Connections fan! 😀 July 4: We’re taking the week off in observance of Independence Day. July 11: Are you curious about contract opportunities at Southwest? With some recent updates to these roles, we'll welcome our Staffing Recruiters to shed some light on what you can expect and help you understand how to find and apply for these opportunities.    July 18: Enjoy some time back in your day as we prepare for our after-hours webinar next week. July 25 (5:00 p.m. CT): You’ve often heard us discuss our Culture, benefits, and what you can expect throughout your Candidate journey at Southwest, but we’re taking it a step further this week. In this after-hours discussion, we’ll share more information, stories, and tips than in the usual 20 minutes scheduled each week. We hope you’ll join us for a great discussion delivered with mocktails in hand!  ... View more

Hey, @GODSGLORY07!   Congratulations on your contingent job offer! So excited for you to join the Denver Family!  Our Denver Team is growing, and we're working to get lots of things set up for your training and onboarding behind the scenes. While this can take some time, I promise our Team will follow up with you via email just as soon as there is more information to share. I know the wait can feel like the most restless part, but hang in there!  Congrats again! ... View more

Hey, @Kimi_60mana!   You can access the NonRev Portal through SWALife! Happy travels!    ... View more