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

Reserve Flight Attendant

Posted on March 20, 2026

Elgin, IL Full Time $26 - $30

Opportunity in Elgin

Key Information

  • Location: Elgin, IL
  • Job Title: Reserve Flight Attendant
  • Employer: Southwest Airlines (Hiring in Elgin)
  • This Elgin-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Southwest Airlines team in Elgin, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Elgin, a key hub for the Aviation industry.

Pay & Perks

  • Compensation: $26-$30/Hour (approx. $59.5k/Year)
  • Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
  • Impactful work with supportive local leadership.

Day-to-Day

  • Core objectives involve your professional skills in Aviation.


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.