Flight Attendant Careers

SkyWest; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Paid training

Housing for training

Travel opportunities

Job summary

SkyWest is seeking flight attendants to ensure passenger safety and deliver exceptional onboard service. The role involves serving meals and drinks, managing emergencies, and maintaining appearance standards while representing SkyWest across multiple crew domiciles.

The position requires willingness to relocate, pass inspections, and complete paid training in Salt Lake City. Applicants must be 21+, capable of long hours, and travel-ready.

Qualifications

• Willing to begin training within 60 days.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Able to walk through the aircraft aisle while facing forward.
• Capable of travel to the US, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas with or without passport.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug test and background investigation.
• Willing to wear SkyWest uniform and comply with appearance rules.
• Capable of lifting up to 45 pounds and pushing/pulling beverage carts up to 250 pounds.
• Able to provide leadership and handle emergencies.
• Willing to relocate to SkyWest crew domiciles and attend 35 days of paid training in Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of passengers and provide excellent customer experience onboard.
• Serve meals and drinks and assist passengers throughout the flight.
• Represent SkyWest professionally and uphold uniform standards.
• Respond to medical emergencies and manage difficult passenger situations.
• Travel frequently as part of a dynamic flight schedule.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Travel-ready

DOT/FAA readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The primary role of every SkyWest flight attendant is to ensure the safety of our passengers, as well as providing the best possible customer experience, while onboard our aircraft. A flight attendant’s responsibilities include caring for our passengers, along with customer service duties such as serving meals and drinks. This is a dynamic and exciting position that allows you to travel, meet new challenges, and be invigorated every day as you portray the essence of SkyWest to our customers, our people!

I understand that I may be asked to begin training within 60 days

I am at least 21 years of age

I can walk and fit comfortably down the aircraft aisle while facing forward, fit quickly through the over-wing exit, and sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat without modification or a seatbelt extension

I am able to effectively manage allergies including but not limited to nuts, animals, latex gloves, perfumes, cleaning solvents, fumes, dust, pet dander, etc.

I have excellent communication skills and am proficient in speaking, reading and writing English

I am willing to provide proof of a US or foreign passport. If I do not currently possess a passport, I am willing to obtain a US or foreign passport (including applicable visas, if necessary) with the ability to travel in/out of the US, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas without restriction prior to attending Initial New Hire training.

I am comfortable resolving passenger situations including disorderly passengers and medical emergencies

I am a dependable, reliable and prompt employee

I possess a high school diploma or GED

I am between 5'0" and 6'0" without shoes. (Due to the internal size of our aircraft, there are no exceptions.)

I am able to pass a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test and background investigation

I agree to wear the SkyWest uniform as required in the appearance and uniform manual.

I am capable of opening exits and closing aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds and pushing/pulling beverage carts weighing up to 250 pounds

I have the ability to provide effective leadership, direction and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations

I am willing to relocate to any of SkyWest’s 20 crew domiciles

If hired, I am able to attend 35 days of paid training in Salt Lake City, Utah

Pay Scale

Flight attendants are paid per flight hour and also receive boarding pay for each completed boarding. They are guaranteed a minimum of 76 flight hours per bid period as a reserve after completing initial training. Reserve flight attendants typically fly between 76-120 flight hours per monthly bid period depending on operational need. Flight hours are based on block-to-block time. They begin when the main cabin door is closed and the aircraft brake is released, and ends upon arrival when the aircraft brake is set and the main cabin door is opened. Additionally, flight attendants are paid $2.25 per diem for every hour they are on duty away from their domicile. On average, this is an additional $4,387.50 per year.

SkyWest flight attendants will receive the basic uniform pieces at no cost after successfully completing Initial New Hire training. They will also receive $5 each paycheck for uniform maintenance such as alterations and dry cleaning.

As a representative of SkyWest, our flight attendants are expected to follow all uniform and appearance guidelines. Extreme hair styles and colors 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. Single stud nose piercings that are 2mm or smaller are allowed and two piercings are 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.

Training

Initial New Hire Training: Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training is held in Salt Lake City, Utah at the SkyWest Airlines Hangar. The first phase of training will take place for 35 consecutive days with three non-consecutive days off.Training times will vary and can last up to 10 hours per day.

Training Compensation: Training is paid at 65 flight hours. If training is successfully completed, pay for the entire training period will be approximately $1,900. Crewmember pay dates are the 7th and 22nd of each month.

• SkyWest will provide private hotel accommodations to trainees who live outside a 40-mile radius of the SkyWest training facility. Professional behavior is expected at all times throughout training, as well as at the training hotel.
• A shuttle to and from the SkyWest hangar/training facility is provided.
• Trainees should be prepared to cover all expenses during training outside of hotel accommodations and transportation to and from the training facility. Expenses include, but are not limited to, meals (including delivery costs), groceries, training attire and laundry facilities.
• Additional costs to consider when financially preparing for your new career as a flight attendant include: relocation expenses, if you are not assigned a base in the city where you currently live; shoes; and luggage and a lunch bag that meet requirements (if not already purchased for training).
• Trainees will not receive holiday or per diem pay while in training.
• If applicable, domestic round trip air travel will be provided to and from Salt Lake City for training from a location our partners serve.

Home Study Packet

Trainees will receive a home study packet at least 10 days before attending Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training and will be tested on the contents during the first day. Failure to pass will result in dismissal from the training.

Domiciles will be assigned following the end of Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training. Assignments will be based on operational need, as well as company seniority. Those who prefer a different domicile than they are assigned may submit a transfer request after they have completed IOE. Transfer times vary depending on the growth in the desired domicile

Initial Operating Experience

The Initial Operating Experience (IOE) is the second phase of Flight Attendant Training.

Once IOE has been successfully completed, the new hire will be assigned a reserve work schedule at his/her assigned domicile. If relocation is required, the new hire will be given four days to relocate to the assigned domicile upon completion of initial new hire ground training (prior to IOE). SkyWest will provide up to three nights of hotel accommodations at a trainee’s domicile if needed.

Thirty to 90 days following IOE, the third and final phase of Initial New Hire Flight Attendant Training will be conducted. This final phase, known as the Initial Line Check, must be completed with a satisfactory score.

Seniority

Seniority is determined by the flight attendant’s date of hire (the first day of training) and the last four digits of their Social Security number.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

SkyWest operates flights every day of the year, requiring flight attendants to work a rotating schedule with variable hours that include holidays and weekends. Flight attendants need to have the stamina needed to work up to 16 hours per day with frequent change in climate and weather conditions. The flight attendant position requires travel on a constant basis with exposure to air turbulence, dry air, varying noise levels from aircraft engines and working in confined spaces.