Flight Attendant
SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants across numerous US locations. This role is pivotal in ensuring passenger safety and providing exceptional customer service while embodying the essence of SkyWest, a proud on-time airline committed to high operational safety and quality standards. The position offers a dynamic environment within the travel industry, complete with world-class benefits and opportunities to explore the world.
About the Role
The primary responsibility of a Flight Attendant at SkyWest is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers onboard aircraft. Key duties include serving meals and beverages, assisting passengers with baggage, delivering announcements, and effectively managing emergency and non-emergency situations. The role demands efficiency, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to maintain a positive work environment. Flight Attendants play a crucial role in upholding SkyWest's reputation for exceptional service and operational integrity.
Requirements
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Minimum age of 21 years.
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High school diploma or equivalency.
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Possession of a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book valid for at least 12 months, with any necessary visas for travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas prior to attending training.
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Excellent English communication skills for providing safety information and writing reports.
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Comfort using basic electronic devices and PEDs for various flight and training duties.
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Willingness to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Ability to travel frequently and spend extended periods alone and unsupervised.
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Must be reliable and punctual.
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Willingness to relocate to an assigned crew domicile after successful completion of training.
Physical and Appearance Requirements
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Height and weight must allow for safe aircraft operation, with a recommended height between 5'0" and 6'0" without shoes.
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Physically capable of frequent walking, bending, reaching, operating emergency exits and aircraft doors (up to 45 lbs), and pushing beverage carts (up to 250 lbs).
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Corrected vision should not exceed 20/40.
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Normal or corrected hearing range within 15-17kHz.
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Professional, neat, and clean overall appearance with no extreme hair styles or colors.
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Specific guidelines apply to piercings and tattoos, requiring them to be covered or within specified limits.
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Must wear a company-issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering as required.
Compensation and Flight Hours
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Guaranteed 76 flight hours during reserve status after completing initial training.
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Starting pay of $30.32 per flight hour.
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Base monthly compensation of $2,304.32 (based on 76 guaranteed hours).
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Per diem of $2.25 for every hour on duty away from the domicile.