SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

Job Description

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, seeks dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, understand a deadline-driven environment, and maintain high standards of operational safety and customer service. As a SkyWest employee, you will join an exciting team that is passionate about the travel industry and committed to making every passenger experience exceptional, from the seasoned traveler to the first-time flier. SkyWest offers a unique culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, complemented by world-class benefits including 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement, and extensive travel benefits.

Primary Job Duties

The primary role of a SkyWest Flight Attendant is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers onboard aircraft. Key responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, serving meals and beverages, and maintaining a positive and productive work environment. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to travel, embrace new challenges, and represent SkyWest Airlines to customers.

• Ensure the safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft.
• Consistently contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, and facilitate onboard sales.
• Greet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver onboard announcements.
• Provide effective leadership, direction, and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Calmly resolve passenger situations during flight, including disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations by inspecting and safely operating aircraft cabin components, systems, and emergency equipment.
• Adhere to established procedures and performance standards without supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book valid for at least 12 months following the application date, along with any applicable visas necessary for travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas, prior to attending training.
• Excellent English communication skills are required for providing safety information and writing detailed reports.
• Comfortable utilizing basic functions of electronic devices and PEDs for various flight and training duties.
• Willingness to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel frequently and spend lengthy periods of time alone and without supervision.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to relocate to an assigned crew domicile after successful completion of SkyWest InFlight Training.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Height and weight must allow for safe operation of the aircraft and may not exceed specific aircraft dimensions.
• Height must be between 5'0" to 6'0" without shoes.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks requiring frequent walking, bending, reaching, opening/closing aircraft doors (up to 45 pounds), pushing/pulling beverage carts (up to 250 pounds), and lifting/storing/transporting items.
• Corrected vision should not exceed 20/40.
• Normal or corrected hearing range within 15-17kHZ.
• Overall appearance must be professional, neat, and clean.
• No extreme hair styles or colors permitted.
• A single stud nose piercing, 2mm or smaller, is allowed. Two piercings are allowed per ear. Gauges must be plugged with clear or skin-toned plugs and must not exceed ½ inch. Other facial, mouth, or tongue piercings are not permitted.
• Visible tattoos are permitted with limitations based on dimension and location. Tattoos not meeting these guidelines must be covered by uniform or skin-tone compatible makeup. Bandages are not an approved form of tattoo coverage. Offensive tattoos must not be visible.
• Must wear a company-issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering as required.