SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

SkyWest Airlines Flight Attendant

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, seeks dedicated individuals who embody a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. As a SkyWest Flight Attendant, you will join a dynamic team of professionals who share a love for the travel industry and a dedication to providing a seamless and memorable experience for every passenger, from seasoned travelers to first-time fliers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers onboard the aircraft.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment for both employees and customers.
• Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, as well as sell onboard liquor and food.
• Greet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver onboard announcements.
• Provide effective leadership, direction, and assistance in both 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, such as escape slides, fire extinguishers, portable oxygen bottles, and automatic external defibrillators (AED).
• Adhere to established procedures and performance standards without supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid U.S. or foreign passport with at least 12 months of validity remaining from the application date, and any applicable visas necessary for free travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Excellent English communication skills to effectively provide safety information to passengers and write clear, factual, and detailed reports pertaining to irregular, emergency, and security events.
• Comfort utilizing basic functions of electronic devices and PEDs to operate audio and video systems, collect and 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 lengthy periods of time alone and without supervision.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Willingness to relocate to one of the following crew domiciles after successful completion of SkyWest InFlight Training:
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 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 allow for safe operation of the aircraft and may not exceed specific aircraft dimensions (for example, must be able to sit in the jump seat and fasten the harness, move throughout the cabin aisle, and operate emergency exits). Height must be between 5'0" to 6'0" without shoes.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks that require frequent walking, bending below ankle level and reaching above shoulder level; 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 hairstyles or hair colors are not permitted.
• Single stud nose piercing 2 mm or smaller is allowed. Two piercings allowed per ear. Gauges must be plugged with clear or skin-toned plugs and must not exceed 1/2". Other facial, mouth, or tongue piercings 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.
• Must wear a company-issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering as required.

Flight Hours and Pay:

• After successful completion of the first two phases of Initial New Hire training, new hire flight attendants are guaranteed 76 flight hours as a reserve (regardless of actual flight hours flown, pay is guaranteed for 76 flight hours).
• The starting pay is $28.86 per flight hour.
• Base compensation is calculated as 76 flight hours x $28.86 per flight hour = $2,193.36 gross per month. This does not include per diem boarding pay or any flight hours worked beyond the monthly guarantee.
• Additionally, a per diem of $2.25 is paid for every hour on duty away from the domicile.

To Apply:

All candidates must complete an online application.

SkyWest is committed to maintaining a working environment of satisfying employment and mutual respect for all employees, regardless of race, color, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, age, or military status. We have specific training plans and programs in place to maintain such an environment.