Flight Attendant

Job Description About SkyWestSkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is currently in search of individuals who take pride in seeing a job done well. We pride ourselves in being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals that understand a deadline-driven environment, while also maintaining high quality standards of operational safety and customer service. As a SkyWest employee, you will be part of an exciting team of professionals that love working in the travel industry and sharing their enthusiasm with the passengers. From the seasoned traveler to the first-time flier, we want to make each experience exceptional.SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits like 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement, and travel benefits that extend beyond our major partners and allow you to see the world. Primary Job DutiesThe primary role of a SkyWest Flight Attendant is to ensure the safety of our passengers while they are onboard our aircraft. Important responsibilities also include caring for our passengers and offering exceptional customer service while 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 customersEnsure safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraftConsistently contribute to a positive and productive work environment with employees and customers. Efficiently prepare, serve, and restock in-flight beverages, meals, snacks, and sell onboard liquor and foodGreet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver onboard announcementsProvide effective leadership, direction, and assistance in emergency and non-emergency situationsCalmly resolve passenger situations during flight, including disorderly passengers and medical emergenciesEnsure 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)Adhere to established procedures and performance standards without supervision Minimum RequirementsMust be at least 21 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalency requiredPrior to attending training, applicant must be in possession of a current, valid U.S or foreign passport book that is valid for at least the next 12 months following application date and any applicable visas necessary to travel freely between the United States, Canada, Mexico and the BahamasExcellent English communication skills required to provide safety information to passengers and write clear, factual, and detailed reports pertaining to irregular, emergency, and security eventsComfortable utilizing basic functions of electronic devices and PEDs to operate audio and video systems, collect and track in-flight purchases, and perform other flight and training dutiesWilling to work varied shifts up to 16 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysAble to travel frequently and spend lengthy periods of time alone and without supervisionMust be reliable and punctual Must be willing to relocate to one of our crew domiciles as assigned by the company after successful completion of SkyWest InFlight Training:Atlanta, GA Austin, TXBoise, IDChicago, ILColorado Springs, CODallas/Fort Worth, TXDenver, CODetroit, MIFresno, CAHouston, TXLos Angeles, CAMinneapolis/St. Paul, MNPalm Springs, CAPhoenix, AZPortland, ORSalt Lake City, UTSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CASeattle, WATucson, AZ Physical and Other RequirementsHeight and weight must allow for safe operation of the aircraft and may not exceed specific aircraft dimensions (for example, must be able to sit in jump seat and fasten the harness, move throughout the cabin aisle, and operate emergency exits). For your safety, your height must be between 5’0” to 6’0” without shoesMust be physically able to perform tasks that require frequent walking, bending below ankle level and reaching above shoulder level; open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 45 pounds; push and pull beverage cart weighing up to 250 pounds; and lift, store, transport and reach for items with or without reasonable accommodationCorrected vision should not exceed 20/40Normal or corrected hearing range within 15-17kHZOverall appearance must be professional, neat and clean No extreme hair styles or colors are permittedSingle 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 permittedVisible 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 requiredFlight Hours: After successfully completing phase one and two of Initial New Hire training, new hire flight attendants are guaranteed 76 flight hours as a reserve (whether you fly 1 flight hour or 76 flight hours, you are paid for 76 flight hours)Pay:The starting pay is $29.73 per flight hour [Base compensation is 76 flight hours x $29.73 per flight hour = $2,437.80 gross per month (Note: this does not include per diem boarding pay or any flight hours worked beyond the monthly guarantee*)]*Per Diem: In addition, you are paid $2.25 per diem for every hour you are on duty away from your domicile.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A FLIGHT ATTENDANT POSITION: All candidates must