SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant - SkyWest Airlines

Overview

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team. We are committed to maintaining an on-time, safety-focused, and service-oriented environment. As a SkyWest Flight Attendant, you will join a team dedicated to providing an exceptional travel experience for every passenger. Employees enjoy a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) matching, health care, retirement plans, performance rewards, and industry-leading travel benefits.

Primary Job Duties

The primary responsibility of a Flight Attendant is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring passenger safety and providing high-quality customer service.
• Preparing, serving, and restocking in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, as well as managing onboard retail sales.
• Greeting passengers, assisting with carry-on baggage, and delivering professional onboard announcements.
• Providing leadership during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Resolving passenger conflicts and managing medical emergencies calmly and effectively.
• Inspecting and operating cabin safety equipment, including escape slides, fire extinguishers, oxygen systems, and AEDs.
• Maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and operational standards independently.
• Contributing to a positive, productive work environment for both passengers and crew.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Possession of a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport (valid for at least 12 months) and all necessary visas for travel to the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Excellent English communication skills for safety briefings and detailed incident reporting.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic devices and Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) for operational and training tasks.
• Ability to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to relocate to a designated crew domicile following successful training (Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boise, ID; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Fresno, CA; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Milwaukee, WI; 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 Professional Standards

• Height must be between 5’0” and 6’0” (without shoes) to ensure safe operation of aircraft exits and jump seats.
• Physical ability to walk frequently, bend, reach above shoulder level, operate aircraft doors/exits (up to 45 lbs), and push/pull beverage carts (up to 250 lbs).
• Corrected vision must not exceed 20/40; hearing must be within normal or corrected range (15-17kHZ).
• Professional appearance standards apply, including specific grooming requirements regarding hair, jewelry (nose/ear piercings), and visibility of tattoos.
• Must wear company-issued uniforms and compliant face coverings as required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay is $30.32 per flight hour.
• Guaranteed 76 flight hours per month for reserve status (post-training).
• Per diem of $2.25 for every hour on duty away from domicile.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SkyWest is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse working environment free from discrimination based on race, color, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, age, or military status.