Airline Pilot applicants have rated the interview process at Southwest Airlines with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Airline Pilot roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Southwest Airlines overall takes an average of 64 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Southwest Airlines as a Airline Pilot according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 40%
Skills test: 20%
Background check: 20%
Drug test: 20%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines
Interview
the interview processes is very good. interviewer is very helpfull and also they understand your problem and continue support to you and motivative you.so don't hesitation to ask your problem and give your best
In person interview at Dallas HQ. About 40 pilots attended that day. Great tour of the facility, great explanation of the job. Logbook review, a question about what would you do in a given situation if you were PIC, and a HR panel asking about previous experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult coworker.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines (Dallas, TX) in Apr 2023
Interview
Process was very straightforward and efficient. It was 3 phases consisting of an HR, scenario and logbook interview with different teams/personnel for each. Overall it was very relaxed and everyone was very welcoming, friendly and genuinely glad you were there.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What about SWA appeals to you over other airlines?