SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

SkyWest Airlines Flight Attendant

About SkyWest

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated individuals who embody a commitment to excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a SkyWest employee, you will join a passionate team of aviation professionals who prioritize on-time performance, operational safety, and exceptional customer service.

Job Overview

The SkyWest Flight Attendant plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers while onboard. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to travel, meet new challenges, and contribute to a positive and engaging experience for every traveler, from the seasoned to the first-time flier.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Passenger Safety and Wellbeing: Prioritize the safety and comfort of all passengers on board the aircraft.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service, including greeting passengers, assisting with carry-on baggage, and delivering onboard announcements.
• In-Flight Services: Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, and sell onboard liquor and food items.
• Emergency Response: Provide effective leadership, direction, and assistance in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Compliance: Adhere to established procedures and performance standards while inspecting and safely operating aircraft cabin components, systems, and emergency equipment, including escape slides, fire extinguishers, portable oxygen bottles, and automatic external defibrillators (AED).

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport valid for at least 12 months following application date and any applicable visas necessary to travel freely between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Excellent English communication skills are essential for providing safety information to passengers and writing clear, factual, and detailed reports pertaining to irregular, emergency, and security events.
• Proficiency in 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 are essential.
• Willingness to relocate to one of SkyWest's crew domiciles upon successful completion of 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 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 cart 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.
• No extreme hair styles or colors are permitted.
• Single stud nose piercing 2mm 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Flight Hours: Upon completion of initial training, new hire flight attendants are guaranteed 76 flight hours as a reserve, with pay for those hours regardless of the number of flights flown.
• Pay: 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.
• Per Diem: In addition to base pay, flight attendants receive $2.25 per diem for every hour they are on duty away from their domicile.
• World-Class Benefits: SkyWest offers a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits like 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement, and travel benefits extending beyond major partners.

To Apply:

All candidates must complete an online application available on www.skywest.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.