SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

SkyWest Airlines is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Flight Attendants. This dynamic role primarily ensures the safety and comfort of passengers while providing exceptional in-flight customer service. As a Flight Attendant with SkyWest Airlines, you will play a crucial part in delivering an outstanding travel experience, requiring a commitment to operational safety, customer satisfaction, and a willingness to relocate to an assigned crew domicile.

About the Role

The Flight Attendant is responsible for the safety and well-being of all passengers onboard SkyWest aircraft, embodying the airline's commitment to quality and professionalism. This exciting position involves significant interaction with passengers and crew, contributing to a positive and productive environment.

• Ensure the safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft at all times.
• Consistently contribute to a positive and productive work environment among employees and with customers.
• Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, including the sale of onboard liquor and food.
• Greet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver clear onboard announcements.
• Provide effective leadership, direction, and assistance in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Calmly and effectively resolve passenger situations during flight, including disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations by inspecting and safely operating aircraft cabin components, systems, and emergency equipment such as escape slides, fire extinguishers, portable oxygen bottles, and automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Adhere to established procedures and performance standards without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Prior to attending training, applicants must possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book valid for at least 12 months following the application date, along with any applicable visas necessary for travel 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.
• Comfortable utilizing basic functions of electronic devices and Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) to operate audio and video systems, collect and track in-flight purchases, and perform other flight and training duties.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Must be willing to relocate to one of SkyWest Airlines' crew domiciles as assigned by the company after successful completion of SkyWest InFlight Training. Domiciles include: 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 & Appearance Standards

• Height and weight must allow for the safe operation of the aircraft and may not exceed specific aircraft dimensions (e.g., 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; able to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds; capable of pushing and pulling beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds; and able to 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 15-17kHZ.
• Overall appearance must be professional, neat, and clean.
• No extreme hair styles or colors are permitted.
• A 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 ½”. 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.