SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

SkyWest Airlines, a leading independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Flight Attendant (FA). This dynamic role is based at one of our assigned crew domiciles across the United States, offering an exciting career path for aviation professionals passionate about safety and exceptional in-flight customer service. As a SkyWest Flight Attendant, you will be crucial in ensuring passenger comfort and safety.

About the Role

This Flight Attendant role prioritizes ensuring the highest safety standards for passengers and crew aboard our regional aircraft. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment, consistently maintaining operational safety and delivering superior customer service. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft.
• Contributing to a positive and productive work environment with employees and customers.
• Efficiently preparing, serving, and restocking in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks; selling onboard liquor and food.
• Greeting passengers, assisting with carry-on baggage stowage, and delivering onboard announcements.
• Providing effective leadership, direction, and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Calmly resolving passenger situations during flight, including disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations by inspecting and safely operating aircraft cabin components, systems, and emergency equipment (e.g., escape slides, fire extinguishers, portable oxygen bottles, AEDs).
• Adhering to established procedures and performance standards without supervision.

Requirements

Successful candidates for the Flight Attendant position must meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book (valid for at least 12 months post-application), and all necessary visas for travel to the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) for safety information and detailed report writing.
• Proficiency with basic functions of electronic devices and Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) for in-flight systems and duties.
• Willingness to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently for extended periods.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to relocate to an assigned crew domicile after successful completion of SkyWest InFlight Training. Potential 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
• Meet specific physical and appearance guidelines:
  • Height between 5’0” to 6’0” without shoes. Must allow safe operation of aircraft components including jump seat, harness, cabin movement, and emergency exit operation.
  • Physical ability for frequent walking, bending, reaching; opening emergency exits/closing aircraft doors (up to 45 lbs); pushing/pulling beverage carts (up to 250 lbs); and lifting/storing items.
  • Corrected vision not exceeding 20/40.
  • Normal or corrected hearing range within 15-17kHZ.
  • Maintain a professional, neat, and clean overall appearance; no extreme hair styles or colors.
  • Piercings: Single stud nose (2mm or smaller), two per ear allowed. Gauges must be plugged (clear/skin-toned, max ½”). Other facial, mouth, or tongue piercings prohibited.
  • Visible tattoos allowed with dimension/location limitations; must be covered by uniform or skin-tone makeup if outside guidelines (bandages not approved). Offensive tattoos not visible.
  • Adherence to company issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering requirements.