SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated and customer-focused individuals for the role of Flight Attendant. Based out of various crew domiciles across the United States, this dynamic position is crucial for ensuring passenger safety and delivering exceptional in-flight service, contributing to SkyWest's reputation for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
About the Role
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Ensure the safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft.
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Consistently contribute to a positive and productive work environment with employees and customers.
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Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, and manage onboard liquor and food sales.
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Greet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver onboard announcements.
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Provide effective leadership, direction, and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
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Calmly resolve passenger situations during flight, including addressing disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
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Ensure 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 automatic external defibrillators (AED).
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Adhere to established procedures and performance standards independently.
Qualifications
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Must be at least 21 years of age.
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High school diploma or equivalency required.
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Prior to attending training, applicants must possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book that is valid for at least 12 months following the application date.
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Ability to obtain any applicable visas necessary to travel freely between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
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Excellent English communication skills are required to provide safety information to passengers and to write clear, factual, and detailed reports pertaining to irregular, emergency, and security events.
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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
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Willingness to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Ability to travel frequently and spend lengthy periods of time alone and without supervision.
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Must be reliable and punctual.
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Willingness to relocate to one of SkyWest's crew domiciles as assigned by the company after successful completion of InFlight Training, which include:
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Atlanta, GA
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Austin, TX
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Boise, ID
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Chicago, IL
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
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Denver, CO
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Detroit, MI
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Fresno, CA
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Houston, TX
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Los Angeles, CA
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Milwaukee, WI
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Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
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Palm Springs, CA
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Phoenix, AZ
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Portland, OR
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Salt Lake City, UT
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San Diego, CA
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San Francisco, CA
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Seattle, WA
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Tucson, AZ
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Height must be between 5’0” to 6’0” without shoes, ensuring safe operation of the aircraft and adherence to specific aircraft dimensions (e.g., ability to sit in jump seat, fasten harness, move throughout cabin aisle, operate emergency exits).
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Physically able to perform tasks requiring frequent walking, bending below ankle level, and reaching above shoulder level. Must be able to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds, push and pull beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds, and lift, store, transport, and reach for items with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Corrected vision should not exceed 20/40.
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Normal or corrected hearing range within 15-17kHZ.
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Maintain a professional, neat, and clean overall appearance.
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No extreme hair styles or colors are permitted.
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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.
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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.
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Must wear a company-issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering as required.