Horizon Air | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant

Company: Horizon Air

Overview:

Horizon Air, representing Alaska Airlines, seeks dedicated and personable individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding career flying regionally throughout the West. Horizon Air Flight Attendants prioritize safety above all else and are committed to delivering exceptional inflight experiences that create memorable moments for guests. This position is union-represented.

Role Summary:

As the public face of Horizon Air, the Flight Attendant serves as an authentic and gracious host. The role requires in-depth knowledge of inflight service duties and critical safety procedures. The Flight Attendant maintains a positive and approachable demeanor with guests and fellow employees, contributing to an airline renowned for its exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures full compliance with all safety regulations.
• Verifies all safety equipment on the aircraft is in working order.
• Greets passengers, assists with seating assignments, carry-on baggage stowage, and security.
• Explains and demonstrates the use of safety equipment and emergency procedures.
• Prepares and serves meals and beverages, including alcohol.
• Effectively markets onboard products and processes sales using a mobile device.
• Manages passenger situations calmly during flight, including medical emergencies.
• Answers questions regarding flight operations and provides destination information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of customer or community service experience.
• Uncompromising dedication to safety.
• Body size must not exceed specific aircraft dimensions (e.g., jump seat, harness without modification, cabin aisle, and emergency exits).
• Ability to meet the company's grooming, uniform, and appearance standards.
• Ability to demonstrate the physical capability to perform the duties of a flight attendant.
• Ability to relocate to any of the flight attendant bases: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Medford, OR; Boise, ID; Spokane, WA; Anchorage, AK; Everett, WA.
• Willingness to serve alcohol.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with technology.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
• Must possess adaptability to perform a variety of duties and perform effectively under stress.
• Must be able to attend 4 weeks of paid training in Portland, OR.
• Must possess and/or obtain a current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States. Employees with non-U.S. passports also will need any appropriate travel documentation. Must be able to fly unrestricted in and out of Canada.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 21 years old is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Details:

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to take an audio assessment (approx. 40 minutes).

Training Requirement: Mandatory four (4) weeks of paid training in Portland, OR.

Tattoo Policy: No visible tattoos on face, front of neck, or chest. One tattoo the size of a quarter or smaller allowed per hand. Tattoos in other areas cannot be larger than a credit card or offensive. Employees can have one tattoo per arm/leg/foot/back of neck/behind each ear. Tattoos on the back of neck and behind the ears are only permitted if they are not visible when looking directly at a person. Tattoos may only be covered with a uniform piece or approved jewelry/watch (covering with makeup is not allowed).

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements:

Employment requires obtaining and maintaining a SIDA badge issued by the airport authority. Failure to qualify for or loss of a SIDA badge will result in termination.

Leadership Expectations:

The ideal candidate embodies the company values: owns safety, does the right thing, is kind-hearted, delivers performance, and is remarkable.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting Rate: As per collective bargaining agreement. First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract).

Compensation and benefits may vary by company, location, hours worked, length of employment, and status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401k match program.
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

Employment Information:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requisition Type: Frontline

Application Deadline: 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 7/6/2025

Primary Location: Portland, OR - Flight Attendant

Available Bases: Portland, OR; Anchorage, AK; SeaTac, WA; Medford, OR; Boise, ID; Spokane, WA; Everett, WA.

Requisition ID: 2025-14791

Category: Flight Attendants

Regulatory Information:

Horizon Air is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

As a Government Contractor and regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), all applicants are subject to post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing for specified substances. Failure to submit to testing or a positive result will render the applicant ineligible for employment.