Southwest Airlines® to hire additional 500 Ramp Agents

DALLAS, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is on a mission to hire an additional 500 Ramp Agents. Southwest Airlines Ramp Agents provide the famous Southwest Hospitality by handling cargo and baggage service, directing and servicing aircraft, and performing related activities on the airport ramp. Paid relocation assistance may be available for candidates hired from outside the Company who move more than 100 miles for a Ramp Agent position in: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Baltimore.

“We’re looking for people who desire more than just a ‘job.’ More than 71 percent of Southwest Employees define their work at Southwest as ‘a calling,'” said Julie Weber, Vice President People.  “The Ramp Agent position can be demanding, with nontraditional hours and exposure to a wide variety of weather conditions. We are looking for hardworking, fun-loving, and caring people who love working with others and giving it their all.”

Southwest is frequently recognized as a best place to work. Most recently: 21 consecutive years on FORTUNE’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies (#7 in 2015); ranked as the top airline employer and one of the top 20 best employers overall on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers; and named One of the Best Places to Work in 2015 by Glassdoor.

More than just a paycheck, a career at Southwest Airlines comes with several perks, from Southwest’s legendary Culture to travel privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents. Southwest offers an excellent benefits package, including a dollar-for-dollar match in the 401(k) plan, up to 8.3 to 9.3 percent of eligible salary, as well as annual ProfitSharing payments, which, in 2014, equaled five weeks of pay toward Employee retirement accounts.

Candidates from all walks of life, from military to banking to farmers, and many more, are successful on the ramp. Experience in a physically demanding job, with a flexible work schedule, and in an outdoor environment is great preparation for Southwest Ramp Agent positions. Interested applicants should apply now at Southwest.com/careers.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 44th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 47,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually.  Southwest operates more than 3,600 flights a day, serving 94 destinations across the United States and six additional countries.  Southwest service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, begins in June 2015; and subject to government approvals, service toBelize City, Belize, begins in October 2015.

Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent data, Southwest Airlines is the nation’s largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate connectivity while over the United States.  That connectivity enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming music provided by Beats Music or to view video on-demand movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV compliments of our valued Partners.  Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply) to everyone, and there are no change fees, though fare differences might apply. In 2014, the airline proudly unveiled a bold new look:  Heart.  The new aircraft livery, airport experience, and logo, showcase the dedication of Southwest Employees to connect Customers with what’s important in their lives.

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as “The Southwest Effect,” a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new markets.  With 42 consecutive years of profitability, Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2013 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at Southwest.com/citizenship.

Book Southwest Airlines’ low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.

SOURCE Southwest Airlines

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