Flight Attendant - Horizon Air
About the Role
Horizon Air is seeking dedicated and customer-focused individuals to join their team as Flight Attendants. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to fly regionally throughout the West, providing signature inflight experiences and ensuring the utmost safety for passengers. Flight Attendants are the face of Horizon Air, representing Alaska Airlines, and are instrumental in creating a positive and memorable travel experience for guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold and comply with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Ensure all onboard safety equipment is in proper working condition.
- Greet passengers, assist with seating, baggage stowage, and security.
- Effectively communicate and demonstrate the use of safety equipment and emergency procedures.
- Prepare and serve meals and beverages, including alcohol.
- Promote and process sales of onboard products and services using mobile devices.
- Calmly and professionally manage passenger situations, including medical emergencies.
- Respond to passenger inquiries regarding flight operations and offer destination information.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to ensure a smooth and safe flight.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of customer or community service experience.
- Uncompromising commitment to safety as the number-one priority.
- Ability to meet specific aircraft dimensions for cabin access and safety equipment.
- Adherence to company grooming, uniform, and appearance standards.
- Physical ability to perform all flight attendant duties.
- Willingness to relocate to any Horizon Air flight attendant base (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.
- Adaptability to perform diverse duties and perform effectively under pressure.
- Ability to attend and successfully complete a four-week paid training program in Portland, OR.
- Possession of a valid passport with unrestricted access to and from the United States. Ability to fly unrestricted into and out of Canada.
- Effective communication skills in English.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 21 years old.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Application Process
An important part of the application is a self-guided voice interview. This interview is audio-only and takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. Applicants must ensure they are in a quiet location. This step is mandatory and must be completed by December 3rd at 7:00 PM Pacific Time for applications to be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a union-represented position with a starting step rate of $20.66 per hour (first year, per contract). Horizon Air offers a comprehensive total rewards package which may include:
- Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous 401k contribution/match program.
- Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
- Generous holiday and paid time off.
Note: Pay and benefits can vary by company, location, hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. For detailed information on the collective bargaining agreement, please refer to the provided resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Horizon Air is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment and is a government contractor subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including pre-employment drug testing.
Job Details
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Requisition Type: Frontline
- Location: Portland, OR – Flight Attendant
- Job Locations: Portland, OR; SeaTac, WA; Anchorage, AK; Spokane, WA; Boise, ID; Everett, WA
- Requisition ID: 2025-17209
- Category: Flight Attendants
- Application Deadline: December 3rd, 7:00 PM Pacific Time