Hawaiian Airlines | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant

Company: Hawaiian Airlines

Location: West Coast Bases (Seattle, Honolulu, Los Angeles)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: February 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Pacific Time

Job Summary

Hawaiian Airlines seeks professional Flight Attendants dedicated to ensuring guest safety and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires individuals capable of performing safety procedures, managing emergency situations, and providing a welcoming Aloha experience to guests. This is a union-represented position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct preflight preparations and attend briefings covering flight details, emergency procedures, and onboard services.
• Prepare the aircraft cabin for boarding and departure.
• Greet guests, assist with seating and luggage, and respond to inquiries throughout the flight.
• Demonstrate safety equipment usage and ensure guest compliance with safety regulations.
• Direct and assist guests during emergencies, administer first aid as needed, and report incidents.
• Provide in-flight food and beverage service and handle onboard payment reconciliation.
• Prepare the cabin for landing and assist with guest deplaning.
• Complete annual FAA-approved re-certification and maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain authorization for unescorted access to aircraft and SIDA areas.
• Collaborate with crew members to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain professionalism and address potential issues effectively.
• Meet physical demands of the role, including working at high altitudes and varied schedules.
• Assist ill or incapacitated passengers and crew members.
• Participate in emergency evacuations and handle emergency equipment.
• Remove and lift emergency cabin windows (up to 60 pounds).
• Safely descend emergency slides from a height of approximately 24.5 feet.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum age of 21.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct customer experience in the hospitality or airline industry, OR four (4) years of customer contact and customer service issue resolution with the general public in industries such as retail, education, healthcare, and/or professional services.
• Vertical Reach of 82 inches.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height.
• Ability to serve alcohol.
• Ability to relocate within the state of Hawaii or the continental U.S.
• Valid passport and ability to secure applicable visas for international travel.
• Legal right to travel from all countries served by Hawaiian Airlines.
• Travel documents must remain valid throughout training and employment.
• Ability to work alternative schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Satisfactorily complete annual FAA-approved re-certification.
• Possess the ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures in accordance with Hawaiian and FAA regulations.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and ability to effectively diffuse and resolve difficult customer situations.
• Comfortable participating in swimming pool training with a life vest and being in water during an inflight emergency.
• Ability to properly secure oneself in a jump seat with a harness and move expeditiously through the cabin aisle.
• Successfully complete an FAA-approved, unpaid eight (8) week intensive training program in Honolulu.
• Successfully pass a tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must present a professional image, adhering to uniform and appearance standards which may include restrictions on visible body art, piercings, and hair color/style.

Preferred:

• College education or degree.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody company values: own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Salary and Benefits

Starting Rate: USD $0.00/Hr. (during training)

First Year Step Rate: $28.96 per contract

Benefits may vary but can include:

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous 401k contribution/match program.
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

Regulatory Information

Hawaiian Airlines is a government contractor and adheres to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including mandatory post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing for safety-sensitive positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Hawaiian Airlines is committed to complying with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar will be required to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge. Failure to qualify for or maintain a SIDA badge may result in termination.