Flight Attendant Position at SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines, a leading independently owned regional airline, seeks dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a culture of teamwork, respect, and professionalism, while ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers. SkyWest values on-time performance and maintains rigorous standards for operational safety and customer service. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, performance rewards, healthcare, retirement plans, and extensive travel privileges.
The Flight Attendant is primarily responsible for passenger safety onboard the aircraft, coupled with providing exceptional customer service. Duties include: ensuring passenger safety and comfort; fostering a positive work environment; preparing, serving, and restocking in-flight refreshments and onboard sales items; assisting with carry-on baggage and making onboard announcements; providing leadership during emergency and non-emergency situations; resolving passenger issues, including medical emergencies; ensuring compliance with safety regulations through inspections of aircraft cabin components and emergency equipment; and adhering to established procedures without supervision.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum requirements include being at least 21 years of age, possessing a high school diploma or equivalent, and holding a current, valid passport allowing travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Candidates must demonstrate excellent English communication skills, be comfortable using electronic devices for flight operations, and be willing to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. They must also be able to travel frequently, spend extended periods alone without supervision, be reliable and punctual, and relocate to a company-assigned crew domicile after completing SkyWest's InFlight Training. Current domicile locations include 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; and Tucson, AZ.
Physical and Other Requirements
Physical requirements include height between 5'0" and 6'0" without shoes, the ability to perform physical tasks requiring frequent walking, bending, and reaching, and the capacity to operate emergency exits and move items weighing up to 250 pounds. Corrected vision should not exceed 20/40, with normal or corrected hearing within 15-17 kHz. A professional, neat, and clean appearance is mandatory, with limitations on extreme hairstyles, colors, piercings, and visible tattoos. Company-issued uniforms and compliant face coverings are required.
Compensation
New Flight Attendants are guaranteed 76 flight hours monthly as reserve, with a starting pay of $28.86 per flight hour (base monthly compensation of $2,193.36, excluding per diem). A $2.25 per diem is provided for every hour on duty away from the domicile.
Application
To apply for this Flight Attendant position, candidates must complete an online application.
Equal Opportunity
SkyWest is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a work environment of respect and mutual satisfaction for all employees.