SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

Become a SkyWest Flight Attendant!

The primary role of every SkyWest flight attendant is to ensure the safety of our passengers, as well as providing the best possible customer experience, while onboard our aircraft. A flight attendant’s responsibilities include caring for our passengers, along with customer service duties such as serving meals and drinks. This is a dynamic and exciting position that allows you to travel, meet new challenges, and be invigorated every day as you portray the essence of SkyWest to our customers, our people!

• Recruiting Events
  

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Mar 21, 2023

Euless, TX

DFW Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Mar 21, 2023

San Jose, CA

SJC Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Mar 23, 2023

Salt Lake City, UT

SLC Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Mar 23, 2023

Charlotte, NC

CLT Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Mar 28, 2023

Aurora, CO

DEN Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Mar 28, 2023

San Diego, CA

SAN Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Mar 29, 2023

College Park, GA

ATL Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 4, 2023

Romulus, MI

DTW Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 5, 2023

Rosemont, IL

ORD Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 6, 2023

Seattle, WA

SEA Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 11, 2023

Millbrae, CA

SFO Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 11, 2023

Bloomington, MN

MSP Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 11, 2023

Louisville, KY

SDF Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 12, 2023

Fresno, CA

FAT Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 13, 2023

Phoenix, AZ

PHX Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 18, 2023

Palm Springs, CA

PSP Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 18, 2023

Oklahoma City, OK

OKC Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 19, 2023

Aurora, CO

DEN Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 19, 2023

Milwaukee, WI

MKE Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 20, 2023

Salt Lake City, UT

SLC Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 25, 2023

College Park, GA

ATL Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 26, 2023

Euless, TX

DFW Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 26, 2023

Orlando, FL

MCO Group Interview

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EVENT

Apr 27, 2023

Boise, ID

BOI Group Interview

Am I Ready to Apply?

I possess a high school diploma or GED

I am between 5’0” and 6’0” without shoes . (Due to the internal size of our aircraft, there are no exceptions.)

I am capable of opening exits and closing aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds and pushing/pulling beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds

I am willing to provide proof of a US or foreign passport. If I do not currently possess a passport, I am willing to obtain a US or foreign passport (including applicable visas, if necessary) with the ability to travel in/out of the US, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas without restriction prior to attending Initial New Hire training.

I am able to effectively manage allergies including but not limited to nuts, animals, latex gloves, perfumes, cleaning solvents, fumes, dust, pet dander, etc.

I have excellent communication skills and am proficient in speaking, reading and writing English

I am comfortable resolving passenger situations including disorderly passengers and medical emergencies

If hired, I am able to attend 32 days of paid training in Salt Lake City, Utah

I am at least 21 years of age

I can walk and fit comfortably down the aircraft aisle while facing forward, fit quickly through the over-wing exit, and sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat without modification or a seatbelt extension

I am willing to relocate to any of SkyWest’s 19 crew domiciles

I agree to wear a uniform compliant face mask/covering as required

I am able to pass a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test and background investigation

I have the ability to provide effective leadership, direction and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations

I am a dependable, reliable and prompt employee

Payscale

After successfully completing phase One and Two of Initial New Hire training, flight attendants will be guaranteed 76 flight hours per bid period as a reserve. The 76-flight-hour pay is guaranteed for reserve flight attendants even if they do not work a full 76 flight hours. A flight hour is based on block-to-block time. It begins when the main cabin door is closed and the aircraft brake is released, and ends upon arrival when the aircraft brake is set and the main cabin door is opened.

Reserve flight attendants typically fly between 76 and 120 flight hours per monthly bid period depending on operational need. Additional hours over the 76-flight-hour guarantee are paid at the flight attendant's hourly rate based on their seniority date.

Additionally, flight attendants are paid $2.15 per diem for every hour they are on duty away from their domicile. On average, this is an additional $4,192.50 per year.

Gross Figures*

0-6 Months Service

Flight Hour $20.85 Monthly $1,584.606 Month Total $9,507.60

6 Months - 1 Year of Service

Flight Hour $21.23 Monthly $1,613.486 Month Total $9,680.88

1-2 Years of Service

Flight Hour $25.55 Monthly $1,941.80 Annual $23,301.60 *based on minimum reserve guarantee, not including per diem.

Current Scale

First 6 months	$20.85
After 6 months	$21.23
After 1 Year	$25.55
After 2 Years	$27.37
After 3 Years	$29.23
After 4 Years	$30.75
After 5 Years	$32.01
After 6 Years	$33.43
After 7 Years	$34.87
After 8 Years	$36.11
After 9 Years	$37.16
After 10 Years	$38.20
After 11 Years	$39.22
After 12 Years	$39.88
After 13 Years	$40.86
After 14 Years	$41.39
After 15 Years	$42.46
After 16 Years	$43.09
After 17 Years	$43.70
After 18 Years	$44.30
After 19 Years	$44.92
After 20 Years	$45.32
After 21 Years	$45.72
After 22 Years	$46.12
After 23 Years	$46.52
After 24 Years	$46.92
After 25 Years	$47.32

• Uniform

• Being On Reserve

SkyWest flight attendants will receive the basic uniform pieces at no cost after successfully completing Initial New Hire training. They will also receive $5 each paycheck for uniform maintenance such as alterations and dry cleaning.

As a representative of SkyWest, our flight attendants are expected to follow all uniform and appearance guidelines. Extreme hair styles and colors are not permitted. Visible tattoos are permitted with limitations based on dimension and location. Tattoos that do not fall within these guidelines must be covered by the uniform or with skin tone compatible tattoo makeup. Bandages are not an approved form of tattoo coverage. Offensive tattoos must not be visible. Single stud nose piercings that are 2mm or smaller are allowed and two piercings are allowed per ear. Gauges must be plugged with clear or skin toned plugs and must not exceed ½”. Other facial, mouth, or tongue piercings are not permitted.

Training

Initial New Hire Training: Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training is held in Salt Lake City, Utah at the SkyWest Airlines Hangar. The first phase of training will take place for 32 consecutive days with two non-consecutive days off. Training times will vary and can last up to 10 hours per day.

Training Compensation: Training is paid at 65 flight hours. If training is successfully completed, pay for the entire training period will be approximately $1,300. Crewmember pay dates are the 7th and 22nd of each month.

• SkyWest will provide private hotel accommodations to trainees who live outside a 40-mile radius of the SkyWest training facility. Professional behavior is expected at all times throughout training, as well as at the training hotel.
• A shuttle to and from the SkyWest hangar/training facility is provided on days hands on training is required.
• Trainees should be prepared to cover all expenses during training outside of hotel accommodations and transportation to and from the training facility. Expenses include, but are not limited to, meals (including delivery costs), groceries, training attire and laundry facilities.
• Additional costs to consider when financially preparing for your new career as a flight attendant include: relocation expenses, if you are not assigned a base in the city where you currently live; shoes; luggage and a lunch bag that meet requirements (if not already purchased for training); and enough savings to cover living expenses during the break between the first and second phase of Initial New Hire Training.
• Trainees will not receive holiday or per diem pay while in training.
• If applicable, domestic round trip air travel will be provided to and from Salt Lake City for training from a location our partners serve.

Home Study Packet

Trainees will receive a home study packet at least 10 days before attending Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training and will be tested on the contents during the first day. Failure to pass will result in dismissal from the training.

Domicile

Domiciles will be assigned following the end of Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training. Assignments will be based on operational need, as well as company seniority. Those who prefer a different domicile than they are assigned may submit a transfer request after they have completed IOE. Transfer times vary depending on the growth in the desired domicile

Initial Operating Experience

The Initial Operating Experience (IOE) is the second phase of Flight Attendant Training. The time period from the completion of Initial New Hire Training to IOE could be several weeks or more depending on operational need. Compensation is not provided between the first and second phase of training.

Once IOE has been successfully completed, the new hire will be assigned a reserve work schedule at his/her assigned domicile. If relocation is required, the new hire will be given four days to relocate to the assigned domicile upon completion of initial new hire ground training (prior to IOE). SkyWest will provide up to three nights of hotel accommodations at a trainee’s domicile if needed.

Thirty to 90 days following IOE, the third and final phase of Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training will be conducted. This final phase, known as the Initial Line Check, must be completed with a satisfactory score.

Seniority

Seniority is determined by the flight attendant’s date of hire (the first day of training) and the last four digits of their Social Security number.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

SkyWest operates flights every day of the year, requiring flight attendants to work a rotating schedule with variable hours that include holidays and weekends. Flight attendants need to have the stamina needed to work up to 16 hours per day with frequent change in climate and weather conditions. The flight attendant position requires travel on a constant basis with exposure to air turbulence, dry air, varying noise levels from aircraft engines and working in confined spaces.