SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated Flight Attendants to join their team in various domiciles across the United States. This role is responsible for ensuring passenger safety and providing exceptional customer service while operating onboard the airline's fleet.
About the Role
The primary responsibility of a Flight Attendant at SkyWest Airlines is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers during flights. This dynamic position involves providing excellent customer service, serving meals and beverages, and managing various situations that may arise during service. Flight Attendants play a crucial role in portraying the essence of SkyWest to customers, contributing to a positive and productive work environment. Key duties include:
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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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Efficiently preparing, serving, and restocking in-flight beverages, meals, and snacks.
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Greeting passengers, assisting with baggage, and making onboard announcements.
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Providing leadership and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
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Resolving passenger issues calmly and effectively.
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Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operating aircraft cabin components.
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Adhering to established procedures and performance standards.
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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Possession of a current, valid U.S. or foreign passport book valid for at least 12 months following the application date, and 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 onboard systems and transactions.
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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 away from home without supervision.
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Must be reliable and punctual.
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Willingness to relocate to an assigned crew domicile after successful completion of training.
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Height 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), and pushing/pulling beverage carts (up to 250 lbs).
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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 with adherence to specific appearance guidelines regarding hair, piercings, and tattoos.
Qualifications
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Prior flight attendant experience is not explicitly listed as a requirement but is often beneficial.
Compensation and Benefits
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Starting pay of $30.32 per flight hour.
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Guaranteed 76 flight hours per month for new hire flight attendants on reserve.
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Additional $2.25 per diem for every hour on duty away from domicile.
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World-class benefits including 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement, and travel benefits.