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Planning & Standards Summer 2026 Internships

Southwest Airlines • Dallas, Texas, United States of America • 2w ago

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Finance

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Job Description:

Planning & StandardsSummer 2026 Intern

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Southwest Airlines'Planning & StandardsInternships span across several differentPlanning & StandardsDepartments. If hired, Interns may be asked to support a variety of projects withinoneof the following Teams: 

Controller Support and Planning Intern-The Controller Support and Planning Intern partners with Teams across the Controller organization, Technology, and other departments to improve processes and reduce costs through innovative solutions. This role tests technology improvements, assists with projects, analyzes data, and delivers accurate and actionable insights. They'll support compliance programs like SOX, PSP, and ESG and assist in automation initiatives that streamline control activities.

Facilities Standards Intern- The Facilities Standards Intern supports the development and implementation of design and programming standards that enhance Employee experiences and align with Southwest’s organizational goals. They'll gather data, support compliance reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Preferred experience for this role includes AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator).

Facilities Planning Intern- The Facilities Planning Intern supports the Corporate Facilities Team in leading strategic projects, cross-functional initiatives, and process improvements to ensuretimelyand high-quality execution. They'll collaborate with various Facilities groups in conducting analysis, preparing reports, and providing insights from data.

Additional Details

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus, in Dallas, TX (2702 Love Field Drive. Due to the nature of this role, you wouldbe requiredto work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.

Join Southwest as a Summer 2026 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from May 19 – August 7, 2026.

Dedicate40 hourseach week to your internship responsibilities and tasks.  Mustmaintaina consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8 hours per day

Receive free, unlimited spaceavailabletravel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).

Interns will beprovidedany required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.requiredand no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’recommitted to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Duties and Responsibilities:  The duties and responsibilities ofPlanning and StandardsIntern may include, but are not limited to:  

Support development and maintenance of facility design standards and documentation

Assistwith space planning, FF&E, and materialselectionfor corporate and airport facilities

Organize and update standards libraries, Revit families, and document repositories

Participate in meetings and presentations to internal stakeholders

Assistwith field verification and data collection for facilities projects (travel may berequired)

Support initiatives related to sustainability and continuous improvement

Perform basic research and analysis to inform design decisions

Collaborate with Leaders and counterparts throughout the Facilities organization to deliver functional objectives

Drive internal and cross-departmental initiatives in support of Facilities strategy and continuous process improvement

Deliver process enhancements and special projects across the Facilities function

Perform project oversight to ensure teamwork is planned, executed, and reported onin a timely mannerand with high quality

Perform and interpret ad hoc research and analysis toassistwith driving decisions

Developaccurate,timely, and comprehensive reports tofacilitatemanagement decision-making

Research and provide best practice recommendations for a variety of stakeholders

Assistin data preparation and perform quality assurance on dashboards and reports

Validate technology project test case results meet expected financial and operational outcomes

Document findingsin accordance withguidelines and report results to team members

Analyze data and notify department Leaders of unusual trends or anomalies

Analyze potential financial or operational risks from technology system upgrades or projects and recommend test case scenarios to mitigate risk

Collaborate with Team members and internal customers to ensure work is completed within timelines; escalate risk where appropriate

Update team members and department Leaders on project status and outcomes

Provide potential impact analysis to Leadership when accounting or operational system issues occur

Collaborate with Team members toidentify, troubleshoot, and overcome challenges and defects

Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.

Knowledge, Skills,andAbilities:  

Problem solving and analytical backgroundrequired

Ability to stay organized, detail-oriented, manage multiple and concurrent complex assignments

Strong communicationskills

Demonstrates ability to use data to draw conclusions, synthesize action plan and clearly communicate interpretation of data

Prioritizes own work and actively makes trade-offs to move items based on priority and urgency

Works well independently as well as in a team environment in a professional manner

Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous, and compassionate
Air travel with occasional overnight staysrequired
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, customer payment and refund policies, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer Satisfaction

Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data, including turning raw data into meaningful information using ad hoc reporting tools, data-oriented programming languages, and visualization software

Skilled in using logic and reasoning toidentifythe strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Routinely goes beyond simple numerical checks in quality control

Maintains high quality even in complex situations with tight deadlines

Consistently takes big picture into account in decision stream and makes right decisions

Pay: 

$20-$22per hour, corresponding with progress toward degree

Stipends may be offered based on eligibility and program criteria

To apply, you mustsubmityour application and upload a resume for each role online at  www.southwest.com/careers. 

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilitiesparticipatein the workforce and ensuring equal  opportunity toapplyand compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may email theAccommodations Teamor call 877-792-4792. 

Education: 

High School Diploma,GED,or equivalent educationrequired

Progress toward a degree, major, or minor inAccounting, Finance, Business, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Project Management, Consulting, Architecture, Interior Design, FacilitiesManagement,or similar degreerequired 
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship.

Preferred: At least 3 semesters remaining at the start date for your internship

Preferred: Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree

Basic Qualifications: 

Must be at least 18 years of age

You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process

Experience

Preferred: Basic experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator)

Preferred: Basic understanding of architectural or interior design principles

Preferred: Familiarity with space planning, material selection, and design trends

Preferred: Familiarity with regulatory ticketing, refund, and banking policies

Preferred: Experience in developing automations and creating new reporting

Preferred: Experience in problem-solving and analysis

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
01/21/2026

2w ago

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