If you are applying to the current opening for SWA, there is a question that asks if you are vaccinated. There are 3 options for answering this question. When completing the application on certain platforms, some of the verbiage is cut off for the last two options. The first option states yes, I’m fully vaccinated. The second option states no, I am not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but I commit to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for employment at Southwest Airlines or seeking an accommodation in regards to this vaccination requirement. The third option states no, I am not fully vaccinated, and I do not intend to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. I understand that selecting this option removes me from consideration for this role.

If you select option 3 your application is automatically thrown out and you are done with the hiring process. The email address that you used is flagged and any subsequent application is thrown out as well. You will need to create another profile using a separate email address on Southwest.com/careers and re-apply to the current opening. You will also need to update your email address on Pilot Credentials to ensure it matches the one for your profile on Southwest.com/careers.

The hiring team is aware of the ambiguity for certain platforms trying to complete the application and they are working to have it addressed. If you decide to come here, be ready for continued tech debt on the company side.



Just a FYI, I haven’t heard of any accommodation not being accepted…