Summary
SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated Flight Attendants for positions based in various crew domiciles across the United States. This role is pivotal in ensuring passenger safety and providing exceptional customer service while upholding the airline's commitment to operational excellence.
About the Role
The primary responsibility of a SkyWest Flight Attendant is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers during flights. This dynamic position involves a range of duties including:
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Ensuring the safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft.
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Contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
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Preparing, serving, and restocking in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks, and selling onboard food and beverages.
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Greeting passengers, assisting with baggage stowage, and delivering onboard announcements.
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Providing leadership and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
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Calmly resolving passenger situations, including medical emergencies.
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Ensuring compliance with safety regulations by inspecting and operating aircraft cabin components and emergency equipment.
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Adhering to established procedures and performance standards.
Flight attendants are guaranteed 76 flight hours as a reserve after completing initial training, with additional pay for per diem and hours worked beyond the guarantee.
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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Must possess a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book valid for at least 12 months following the application date, along with any necessary visas for travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
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Excellent English communication skills for providing safety information and writing reports.
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Comfortable utilizing basic functions of electronic devices and PEDs for in-flight systems, purchases, 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 alone and without supervision.
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Must be reliable and punctual.
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Willingness to relocate to an assigned crew domicile upon successful completion of training.
Physical and Appearance Qualifications
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Height and weight must permit safe operation of the aircraft, including fitting in a jump seat with harness, moving through the cabin aisle, and operating emergency exits.
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Height must be between 5'0" and 6'0" without shoes.
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Physically capable of performing tasks such as walking, bending, reaching, opening emergency exits, closing aircraft doors (up to 45 lbs), pushing beverage carts (up to 250 lbs), and lifting/storing 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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Professional, neat, and clean overall appearance.
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No extreme hairstyles or colors.
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Specific regulations apply to piercings and tattoos.
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Must wear a company-issued uniform and compliant face mask/covering as required.