As a Horizon Air Flight Attendant, representing Alaska Airlines, the individual plays a crucial role as the face of the airline, creating memorable inflight experiences while prioritizing safety above all else. This position involves flying regionally throughout the West, offering a dynamic and rewarding career for individuals committed to upholding high standards and delivering exceptional service. Successful candidates will demonstrate authenticity, grace, and a positive, approachable manner with both guests and fellow employees, contributing to an airline people genuinely love.
The Flight Attendant is responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers during flight. This requires in-depth knowledge of inflight service duties and emergency safety procedures. The role demands a high degree of professionalism, adaptability, and a constant focus on creating remarkable moments for travelers while maintaining the highest safety standards. This is a union-represented position.
Candidates will be required to complete an audio assessment as part of the application process, estimated to take approximately 40 minutes.
Training is a mandatory 4-week paid program conducted in Portland, OR.
The tattoo policy for this role specifies no visible tattoos on the face, front of the neck, or chest. One tattoo the size of a quarter or smaller is permitted per hand. Tattoos in other areas must not exceed the size of a credit card or be offensive. Employees may have one tattoo per arm, leg, foot, back of the neck, or behind each ear. Tattoos on the back of the neck and behind the ears are permitted only if not visible when viewed directly. Tattoos may only be covered by uniform pieces or approved jewelry/watches; covering with makeup is not permitted.
Employment requires the ability to obtain and maintain a SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) badge issued by the airport authority. Failure to qualify for or maintain a SIDA badge will result in termination.
Successful candidates will embody company values: owning safety, doing the right thing, being kind-hearted, delivering performance, and being remarkable.
Starting rate for the first year is $20.66 per hour, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement. Full salary details are available within the latest collective bargaining agreement between Horizon Air and the AFA.
Horizon Air offers a comprehensive total rewards package which may vary by location, hours worked, tenure, and employment status. Benefits include:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition Type: Frontline
Apply by: 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 7/6/2025
Job Locations: Portland, OR - Flight Attendant | Anchorage, AK | SeaTac, WA | Medford, OR | Boise, ID | Spokane, WA | Everett, WA
Requisition ID: 2025-14791
Category: Flight Attendants
Horizon Air is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. Employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements, ensuring equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected categories. Harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination against employees or applicants for engaging in legally protected activities (e.g., filing complaints, opposing unlawful practices, assisting in investigations) is prohibited.
As a Government Contractor regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Horizon Air requires post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing for safety-sensitive positions to detect specified substances. Failure to submit to testing or a positive result will deem an applicant ineligible for employment, and any offer will be withdrawn.