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SkyWest Airlines

Flight Attendant



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08.Jan.2016
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SkyWest Airlines
Airlines - In Flight Staff
United States
2016-1698

Description:

A flight attendant’s responsibilities include caring for our passengers, along with customer service duties such as serving meals and drinks. However, the primary role of a SkyWest flight attendant is to ensure the safety of our passengers while they are onboard our aircraft. 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!



Ensure safety and comfort of customers onboard the aircraft
Prepare/serve meals and beverages including alcohol
Greet passengers, assist with carry-on baggage stowage, and deliver onboard announcements
Provide leadership in emergency and non-emergency situations
Calmly resolve passenger situations during flight, including disorderly passengers, and medical emergencies
Ensure compliance with safety regulations
Adhere to established procedures and performance standards

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Height must be between 5'0" and 6'0" without shoes. (We are unable to make exceptions due to safety requirements.)
Tattoos must not be visible at any time while in uniform Examples of visible tattoo locations include, but are not limited to, hands, arms, chest, neck, face, legs, and feet. Tattoos cannot be concealed by use of make-up, bandages, and/or jewelry.
Must be 21 years of age at the time of the interview.
You must be able to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and harness fastened, 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 60 pounds, and lift, store, transport and reach for items with or without a reasonable accommodation
High school diploma or GED required
Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Excellent communication skills in English
Must possess and/or obtain and maintain a current passport (and applicable Visa, if necessary) with ability to travel in and out of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Bahamas without restriction
Must be willing to relocate to any of our crew domiciles:

Salt Lake City, UT
Colorado Springs, CO
Denver, CO
Portland, OR
Phoenix, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Minneapolis, MN
Seattle, WA
California cities of Los Angeles, Fresno, Palm Springs, San Francisco

Essential Job Functions:

Compensation:
Flight 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 rate is $17.68 per flight hour
Monthly beginning base compensation - 76 flight hours x $17.68 per flight hour = $1,343.68 per month (Note: this does not include per diem)
After six months, it increases to $18.31 per flight hour
After one year of service, the rate increases to $21.51 per flight hour
Per Diem: In addition, you are paid $1.85 per diem for every hour you are on duty away from your domicile

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A FLIGHT ATTENDANT POSITION: All candidates must attend one of the scheduled recruitment events/flight attendant group interviews. No invitation is required to attend a flight attendant group interview; however, applicants must complete an online application available on www.skywest.com/careers prior to attending. Please bring a current resume to the group interview.



CURRENT SKYWEST EMPLOYEES: To be considered for a Flight Attendant position you must submit an online application available on SkyWest Online and attend a group interview. Please bring a current resume to the group interview.

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