AeroCareers Job Posting: Des Plaines Full-time Reserve Flight Attendant | Hiring at Southwest Airlines. This is a Full Time role in Des Plaines, IL. Salary: $26 - $30.

Des Plaines Full-time Reserve Flight Attendant | Hiring

Posted on March 15, 2026

Des Plaines, IL Full Time $26 - $30

Opportunity in Des Plaines

Snapshot

  • Location: Des Plaines, IL
  • Position: Reserve Flight Attendant (Flexible/Contract, Des Plaines)
  • Company: Southwest Airlines
  • This Des Plaines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Southwest Airlines team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Aviation industry.

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary: $26-$30/Hour (approx. $59.5k/Year)
  • Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
  • Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Des Plaines.

Core Focus

  • This role centers on your professional skills within the Aviation space in Des Plaines.


The Vibe

Embrace the unexpected. Agility and readiness are the lifeblood of our massive flight network. If you thrive on spontaneity and are looking for airlines jobs that offer a true sense of adventure, this is your calling. Leave the predictability of 9-to-5 airport jobs behind. You will be the hero who steps in at a moment's notice to ensure our passengers get where they need to go safely and happily.

Your Mission

  • Rapid Deployment: Maintain a state of "mission readiness." Be packed, in uniform, and capable of reporting to the crew lounge within a strict two-hour window.
  • Adaptable Execution: Seamlessly integrate into newly formed crew configurations on the fly, maintaining our legendary service standards despite short notice.
  • Unyielding Safety: Perform rigorous safety checks and ensure absolute FAA compliance, no matter how chaotic the schedule changes become.

The Payoff

Experience the thrill of a wildly varied roster. We provide a minimum monthly pay guarantee for your availability, elite health benefits, and massive retirement matching to secure your future.