SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

Position Overview: Flight Attendant

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team. As a Flight Attendant, you will uphold our commitment to operational safety, on-time performance, and exceptional customer service. We foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, performance rewards, health care, retirement plans, and travel benefits.

Primary Job Duties

• Ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers throughout flight operations.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment for both colleagues and passengers.
• Prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks; conduct onboard sales of liquor and food.
• Greet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver clear onboard announcements.
• Provide effective leadership and direction during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Resolve passenger situations calmly and professionally, including medical emergencies and disorderly conduct.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by inspecting and operating cabin systems and emergency equipment (e.g., escape slides, fire extinguishers, oxygen bottles, AEDs).
• Maintain high performance standards and adhere to established procedures without direct supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Possession of a valid U.S. or foreign passport (valid for at least 12 months) and necessary visas for travel between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills for safety reporting and passenger interaction.
• Proficiency with electronic devices and Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) for system operation and in-flight tasks.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently.
• Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to relocate to assigned crew domiciles (Atlanta, Austin, Boise, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, or Tucson).

Physical and Appearance Standards

• Height must be between 5’0” and 6’0” (without shoes) to ensure safe aircraft operation and use of jump seats.
• Physical ability to walk frequently, bend, reach, operate emergency exits/doors (up to 45 lbs), and maneuver beverage carts (up to 250 lbs).
• Corrected vision not to exceed 20/40; hearing range within 15-17kHZ (normal or corrected).
• Professional appearance: neat and clean, no extreme hairstyles/colors, adherence to piercing and tattoo policies (tattoos must be covered if non-compliant with guidelines).
• Must wear company-issued uniform and compliant face coverings.

Compensation and Schedule

• Starting Pay: $30.32 per flight hour.
• Guarantee: 76 flight hours per month once training is successfully completed.
• Per Diem: $2.25 per hour while on duty away from the assigned domicile.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SkyWest is committed to a working environment of mutual respect, providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, age, or military status.