@mgrant120 I would also suggest you get to know the features of the 737 aircraft. Think safety (where are the fire extinguishers located, etc) and understand how to use the equipment.
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07-16-2018
09:05 PM
I'm not a Flight Attendant but I've worked in the airline industry since 1997 in several different areas. Since you live in Raleigh/Durham, your best nearby opportunities with Southwest are Customer Service Agent or Operations Agent positions at RDU. These are both airport jobs at the ticket counter and gates. If you're up for it, a Ramp Agent position (working outside on the ramp around the planes) would be another possibility. The nearest Southwest FA bases to RDU are at Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington, but both are fairly "senior" from what I've read. It's more likely that as a new hire FA you'd be based somewhere in the west like Denver or Las Vegas, which would require moving or commuting and staying at a crash pad as you mentioned. If I were based in Denver, I'd seriously consider moving there as it's a great city to live in and it's grown into a huge Southwest hub. Just my two cents. I highly recommend that new airlne employees be open to moving around as there are more career opportunities that way. I'm originally from Dallas but have lived and worked in three other cities during my career. However, if it's not practical for you to leave Raleigh-Durham, you can still have a decent career there. I hope you find your calling at Southwest. It's a great company with great People! Good luck to you.
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