Flight Attendant
Local Job Overview: Ford Heights
Snapshot
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Earnings: $31-$39/Hour (approx. $37.1k/Year)
- Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
- New Opening: Part-Time Flight Attendant
- Location: Ford Heights, IL
- Company: Southwest Airlines
- This Ford Heights-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Southwest Airlines team in Ford Heights, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ford Heights, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
The Vibe
Ready to trade stationary airport jobs for a life constantly on the move? Join the airline famous for a "Servant's Heart" and a "Fun-LUVing Attitude." We are recruiting energetic, authentic individuals who want more than just standard airlines jobs—they want to be part of a legendary culture. You will be the face of our brand, delivering a travel experience built on world-class hospitality and unapologetic fun while exploring the country on your days off.
Your Mission
- Command Safety: Take absolute control of cabin safety. Execute rigorous emergency checks and maintain total situational awareness from takeoff to touchdown.
- Curate Experiences: Deliver our signature hospitality. From serving snacks with a smile to easing travel anxieties, you own the inflight atmosphere.
- Brand Ambassador: Engage with a diverse passenger demographic, ensuring every traveler feels the warmth and care that defines our company.
The Payoff
We provide an unparalleled lifestyle. Enjoy a highly competitive hourly rate, industry-leading profit-sharing, robust union protections, and unlimited standby flight access across our massive domestic and near-international network.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Flight Attendant position pay at Southwest Airlines?
This role offers a pay range of $31 - $39. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, base/airport, seniority, and shift at Southwest Airlines in Ford Heights.
Where is this Flight Attendant job based?
This position is based at the airport serving Ford Heights, IL. Southwest Airlines operates at airports across the region, but this specific opening is tied to the Ford Heights base.
How long is training for this Flight Attendant role?
Flight attendant training at Southwest Airlines is typically 3–6 weeks of paid, in-residence training at the airline's training center. You'll cover FAA safety procedures, emergency evacuations, first aid/CPR, service standards, and aircraft-specific equipment.
Does Southwest Airlines offer flight benefits for this role?
Yes. Southwest Airlines extends flight privileges to employees — free standby travel on the airline's flights and deeply discounted confirmed tickets worldwide — typically for you, your spouse, parents, and eligible children. Benefits start on Day 1 or within the first 30–90 days depending on role.
How many hours per week is this part-time Flight Attendant role?
Part-time airport positions at Southwest Airlines typically run 20–32 hours per week across 4–6 hour shifts. Flight benefits often begin on Day 1, and health benefits usually activate at 20–25+ hours per week.
What does a typical schedule look like for this Flight Attendant role?
Cabin crew typically fly 3–4 day trips on reserve initially, then move to line-holder status with more predictable schedules as seniority grows. Monthly flight hours average 75–85, with layovers in destination cities paid at a per-diem rate.
