Locations
This position offers opportunities across various vibrant cities, including: Atlanta, Georgia; Boise, Idaho; Chicago, Illinois; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Fresno, California; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Palm Springs, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle/Tacoma, Washington; Tucson, Arizona.
About SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines, recognized as the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking highly motivated individuals who demonstrate a commitment to excellence. The airline prides itself on its punctuality and seeks dedicated professionals who thrive in a deadline-driven environment while upholding the highest standards of operational safety and customer service. SkyWest employees become part of an exhilarating team within the travel industry, sharing their passion with passengers. The goal is to make every travel experience exceptional, from seasoned travelers to first-time fliers.
SkyWest fosters a distinctive culture built on teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism. Employees benefit from world-class advantages, including a 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and extensive travel benefits that extend beyond major partners, enabling exploration of the world.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of a SkyWest Flight Attendant is to ensure the utmost safety and comfort of passengers onboard the aircraft. This dynamic and exciting position offers the opportunity to travel, embrace new challenges daily, and embody the essence of SkyWest through exceptional customer service, including the provision of in-flight meals and beverages.
Key Responsibilities
- Prioritize and ensure the safety and comfort of all customers throughout the flight.
- Actively contribute to a positive and productive work environment for both colleagues and passengers.
- Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, alongside facilitating onboard liquor and food sales.
- Warmly greet passengers, assist with the proper stowage of carry-on baggage, and deliver clear onboard announcements.
- Provide effective leadership, direction, and assistance during both emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Professionally manage and resolve passenger situations in-flight, including instances of disorderly conduct and medical emergencies.
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations by thoroughly inspecting and safely operating aircraft cabin components, systems, and emergency equipment, such as escape slides, fire extinguishers, portable oxygen bottles, and automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Adhere diligently to established procedures and performance standards, working independently without direct supervision.
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Prior to attending training, candidates must possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book, valid for at least 12 months beyond the application date, along with any necessary visas for unrestricted travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
- Excellent English communication skills are essential for relaying critical safety information to passengers and drafting clear, factual, and detailed reports concerning irregular, emergency, and security events.
- Comfortable with the basic functions of electronic devices and Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) to operate audio/video systems, track in-flight purchases, and perform other flight and training duties.
- Willingness to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel frequently and spend extended periods alone and unsupervised.
- Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality.
- Candidates must be willing to relocate to one of the assigned crew domiciles upon successful completion of SkyWest InFlight Training. Domicile locations include: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boise, ID; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Fresno, CA; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; Palm Springs, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Tucson, AZ.
Physical and Other Requirements
- Height and weight must permit safe operation within the aircraft and comply with specific aircraft dimensions. This includes the ability to sit comfortably in a jump seat with a fastened harness, move freely through the cabin aisle, and operate emergency exits. For safety, height must be between 5’0” and 6’0” without shoes.
- Candidates must be physically capable of performing tasks requiring frequent walking, bending below ankle level, and reaching above shoulder level. This includes the ability to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds, push and pull beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds, and lift, store, transport, and reach for items, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Corrected vision should not exceed 20/40.
- Normal or corrected hearing range within 15-17 kHz.
- Overall appearance must be professional, neat, and clean.
- Extreme hair styles or colors are not permitted.
- A single stud nose piercing (2mm or smaller) is allowed. A maximum of two piercings per ear is permitted. Gauges must be plugged with clear or skin-toned plugs and must not exceed ½”. Other facial, mouth, or tongue piercings are strictly prohibited.
- Visible tattoos are permitted with limitations based on dimension and location. Tattoos not meeting these guidelines must be covered by the uniform or skin-tone compatible tattoo makeup. Bandages are not an approved form of tattoo coverage. Offensive tattoos must remain completely out of sight.
- Must wear a company-issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering as required.
Compensation and Benefits
Flight Hours:
Upon successful completion of phase one and two of Initial New Hire training, new hire flight attendants are guaranteed 76 flight hours as a reserve. This means they are compensated for 76 flight hours, regardless of whether they fly fewer actual hours.
Pay:
The starting pay is $29.73 per flight hour. The base compensation is calculated as 76 flight hours multiplied by $29.73 per flight hour, totaling approximately $2,437.80 gross per month. This figure does not include per diem, boarding pay, or any flight hours worked beyond the monthly guarantee.
Per Diem:
Additionally, a per diem of $2.25 is paid for every hour the flight attendant is on duty away from their assigned domicile.
Application Process
To be considered for a Flight Attendant position, all candidates must complete an online application available on the SkyWest Airlines careers website: www.skywest.com/careers.