AeroCareers Job Posting: Des Plaines-based Inflight Crew Member Opening | Hiring at Southwest Airlines. This is a Full Time role in Des Plaines, IL. Salary: $32 - $41.

Des Plaines-based Inflight Crew Member Opening | Hiring

Posted on March 15, 2026

Des Plaines, IL Full Time $32 - $41

Opportunity in Des Plaines

At a Glance

  • Join our Des Plaines team for this flexible role.
  • Hiring Organization: Southwest Airlines
  • Based in: Des Plaines, IL (our main Des Plaines branch)
  • Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
  • Flexible Role in Des Plaines: Inflight Crew Member
  • Pay: $32-$41/Hour (approx. $76.4k/Year)
  • Apply your your professional skills skills at our Des Plaines location.
  • 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.


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.