SkyWest Airlines is seeking dedicated and customer-focused individuals for the dynamic role of Flight Attendant. As a pivotal member of the cabin crew, the Flight Attendant ensures the safety and comfort of passengers while providing exceptional in-flight service. This role offers the opportunity to travel, meet new challenges, and requires a willingness to relocate to one of SkyWest's assigned crew domiciles across various U.S. cities.
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, snacks, and manage onboard 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 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 without supervision.
Requirements
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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 training, applicants must possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book valid for at least 12 months beyond the application date, along with any applicable visas for travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
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Excellent English communication skills, both verbal (for safety information) and written (for factual and detailed reports on 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, track in-flight purchases, and perform other flight and training duties.
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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 the following crew domiciles as assigned by the company after successful completion of SkyWest InFlight 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.
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Height must be between 5’0” to 6’0” without shoes.
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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.
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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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Overall professional, neat, and clean appearance is mandatory.
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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 not exceed ½”. Other facial, mouth, or tongue piercings are not permitted.
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Visible tattoos are permitted with limitations 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.