04 July 2026

SkyWest Airlines | Flight Attendant

Chicago, IL, United States

SkyWest Airlines is seeking dedicated and customer-focused individuals to join their team as Flight Attendants. This vital role ensures the safety and comfort of passengers across their extensive route network, based out of various crew domiciles throughout the United States.

About the Role

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is searching for individuals who excel in a deadline-driven environment while upholding high standards of operational safety and customer service. Employees benefit from an unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, alongside world-class benefits including 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement, and extensive travel privileges.

The primary role of a SkyWest Flight Attendant is to ensure the safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft, delivering exceptional service and embodying the essence of SkyWest to its customers. Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensure the safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft.
  • Consistently contribute to a positive and productive work environment with employees and customers.
  • Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, snacks, and manage onboard sales.
  • Greet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver onboard announcements.
  • Provide effective leadership, direction, and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Calmly resolve passenger situations during flight, including disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
  • 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 (AEDs).
  • Adhere to established procedures and performance standards without supervision.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency required.
  • Excellent English communication skills required to provide safety information to passengers and write clear, factual, and detailed reports pertaining to irregular, emergency, and security events.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Prior to training, applicants must possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book, valid for at least 12 months following the application date.
  • Must hold any applicable visas necessary to travel freely between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
  • 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.
  • 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 the assigned crew domiciles after successful completion of SkyWest InFlight Training, including: 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 Other Requirements

  • Height must be between 5’0” to 6’0” without shoes. Height and weight must allow for safe operation of the aircraft and not exceed specific aircraft dimensions (e.g., ability to sit in jump seat and fasten harness, move throughout the cabin aisle, and operate emergency exits).
  • Must be physically able to perform tasks that require frequent walking, bending below ankle level, and reaching above shoulder level.
  • Ability to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds.
  • Ability to push and pull beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds.
  • Ability 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.
  • 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.
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