Inflight Crew Member
Your Next Step in Lower Merion
Snapshot
- Based in: Lower Merion, PA
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Company: Southwest Airlines
- Compensation: $30-$38/Hour (approx. $35.4k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Flexible Role: Inflight Crew Member (Part-Time)
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- This Lower Merion-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Southwest Airlines team in Lower Merion, PA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Lower Merion, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
The Vibe
Fast, pragmatic, and heavily connected. Join a fiercely loved airline to operate our high-frequency point-to-point network. If you thrive on speed and efficiency, this is the ultimate environment. Unlike slow-paced airport jobs, these dynamic airlines jobs keep you moving constantly, connecting major business hubs and leisure capitals multiple times a day.
Your Mission
- Rapid Turnarounds: Master the art of the quick gate turn. Secure the cabin, board the passengers, and close the doors with hyper-efficiency.
- High-Speed Service: Deliver quick, friendly, and precise beverage and snack services on flight sectors that demand speed and accuracy.
- Vigilant Security: Enforce strict cabin baggage policies and ensure rapid emergency readiness in highly congested domestic airspace.
The Payoff
Enjoy the perk of highly flexible bidding schedules offering excellent work-life balance, alongside a highly competitive salary, historic profit-sharing schemes, and massive flight discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Inflight Crew Member position pay at Southwest Airlines?
This role offers a pay range of $30 - $38. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, base/airport, seniority, and shift at Southwest Airlines in Lower Merion.
Where is this Inflight Crew Member job based?
This position is based at the airport serving Lower Merion, PA. Southwest Airlines operates at airports across the region, but this specific opening is tied to the Lower Merion base.
How long is training for this Inflight Crew Member 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 Inflight Crew Member 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 Inflight Crew Member 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.
