Take Flight with SkyWest: An Exciting Career as a Flight Attendant Awaits
SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, seeks passionate individuals to join their team as Flight Attendants. Renowned for its commitment to on-time performance, SkyWest values dedicated professionals who thrive in a deadline-driven environment while upholding the highest standards of operational safety and customer service. As a SkyWest Flight Attendant, you'll be an integral part of a dynamic team passionate about delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Your Mission:
As a SkyWest Flight Attendant, your primary responsibility is ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers onboard. You will be entrusted with providing exceptional customer service, including serving meals and beverages, while maintaining a professional and reassuring presence throughout each flight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers onboard the aircraft.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment for both colleagues and passengers.
- Efficiently manage in-flight services, including preparing, serving, and restocking beverages, meals, and snacks, as well as facilitating onboard liquor and food sales.
- Provide a warm welcome to passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver clear and concise onboard announcements.
- Confidently lead and assist passengers during both emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Demonstrate composure and professionalism while resolving passenger concerns during flight, including addressing disruptive behavior and managing medical emergencies.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety regulations, including diligently inspecting and operating aircraft cabin components, systems, and emergency equipment.
- Adhere to established procedures and performance standards with minimal supervision.
Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport with at least 12 months of validity remaining from the application date, along with any necessary visas for travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, for delivering safety information and composing clear and detailed reports.
- Proficiency in utilizing basic functions of electronic devices and PEDs for operating onboard systems, processing in-flight purchases, and performing training duties.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Adaptability to frequent travel and extended periods of independent work.
- Impeccable reliability and punctuality.
- Willingness to relocate to one of SkyWest's crew domiciles upon successful completion of Flight Attendant training.
Physical Requirements:
- Height and weight must permit safe operation of the aircraft and adhere to specific aircraft dimensions.
- Height range of 5'0" to 6'0" (without shoes).
- Ability to perform tasks requiring frequent walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds.
- Ability to lift, store, transport, and reach for items.
- Corrected vision no worse than 20/40.
- Normal or corrected hearing within 15-17kHz range.
Professional Presentation:
- Maintain a professional, neat, and clean appearance at all times.
- Adhere to SkyWest's guidelines regarding hair style and color.
- Adhere to SkyWest's guidelines regarding piercings and tattoos.
- Wear the company-issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering as required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Starting pay of $28.86 per flight hour.
- Guaranteed 76 flight hours per month for new hires upon completion of initial training.
- Per diem of $2.25 for every hour on duty away from your assigned domicile.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, performance rewards, healthcare, retirement plan, and travel privileges.
Join the SkyWest Team:
Embrace the opportunity to embark on a rewarding career with SkyWest Airlines. To apply for this exciting Flight Attendant position and learn more, please visit our careers page.
SkyWest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.