SkyWest Airlines Flight Attendant
SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, seeks dedicated individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional service. We are committed to on-time operations and maintaining high standards of operational safety and customer service. As a SkyWest employee, you will join a dynamic team of professionals who share a passion for the travel industry and strive to make every passenger experience exceptional.
About SkyWest
SkyWest offers a unique and unparalleled culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, complemented by world-class benefits including:
- 401(k) match
- Performance Rewards
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Retirement benefits
- Travel benefits extending beyond our major partners, allowing you to explore the world
Primary Responsibilities:
As a SkyWest Flight Attendant, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers onboard our aircraft. This dynamic and exciting role entails:
- Providing exceptional customer service, including serving meals and beverages.
- Fostering a positive and productive work environment for both employees and customers.
- Greeting passengers, assisting with carry-on baggage stowage, and making onboard announcements.
- Effectively leading, directing, and assisting in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Calmly resolving passenger situations during flight, including those involving disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
- Ensuring 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 automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Adhering to established procedures and performance standards without supervision.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid U.S. or foreign passport with a minimum validity of 12 months following the application date, as well as any necessary visas for travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
- Excellent English communication skills to provide safety information to passengers and write clear, factual, and detailed reports regarding irregular, emergency, and security events.
- Comfort 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 extended periods of time alone and without supervision.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Willingness to relocate to one of our crew domiciles as assigned by the company 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). For your safety, your height must be between 5'0" to 6'0" without shoes.
- Must be physically able to perform tasks requiring frequent walking, bending below ankle level and reaching above shoulder level; opening emergency exits and closing aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds; pushing and pulling beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds; and lifting, storing, transporting, and reaching for items with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Corrected vision should not exceed 20/40.
- Normal or corrected hearing range within 15-17kHz.
- Professional, neat, and clean overall appearance.
- Extreme hairstyles or colors are not permitted.
- A single stud nose piercing, 2mm or smaller, is allowed. 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.
- Visible tattoos are permitted with limitations based on dimension and location. Tattoos not falling 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 a compliant face mask/covering as required.
Flight Hours and Compensation:
- 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 (whether you fly 1 flight hour or 76 flight hours, you are paid for 76 flight hours).
- Starting pay is $28.86 per flight hour. (Base compensation is 76 flight hours x $28.86 per flight hour = $2,193.36 gross per month. Note: This does not include per diem boarding pay or any flight hours worked beyond the monthly guarantee.)
- Per Diem: In addition, you are paid $2.25 per diem for every hour you are on duty away from your domicile.
SkyWest is committed to fostering a work environment characterized by 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.