Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.88 - $67.11
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Your United journey begins with the best Flight Attendant training in the industry!
You will spend 6.5 weeks attending Initial Training in Houston, TX
Fly around the world on United and bring your loved ones!
Paid time off for sick and vacation
*Starting hourly** **flight** **pay of $28.88/hour with top of base scale at $67.11/hour:*
additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips
Successful training graduates will receive a $1,000 bonus
The starting rate for this role is $28.88
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing)
Job Description
SkyWest Airlines is the largest independently owned regional airline in the United States, renowned for its commitment to operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. Established as a leader in the regional aviation industry, SkyWest connects small and mid-sized cities with major hubs, making air travel accessible and reliable for millions of passengers each year. This airline has built a solid reputation by emphasizing on-time performance, professional teamwork, and an outstanding passenger experience, which makes it a preferred partner and choice for both travelers and employees. With a growing fleet and expansive network, SkyWest continually seeks dedicated professionals who are passionate... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Current, valid U.S or foreign passport book valid for at least 12 months and necessary travel visas
- Excellent English communication skills
- Comfortable using electronic devices and PEDs
- Willing to work shifts up to 16 hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Able to travel frequently and spend time alone without supervision
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Willingness to relocate to assigned crew domicile locations
- Height between 5'0" and 6'0" without shoes
- Physically able to perform tasks such as walking, bending, lifting up to 250 pounds, opening heavy aircraft doors, and operating emergency equipment
- Corrected vision no greater than 20/40
- Normal or corrected hearing within 15-17 kHZ
- Professional, neat, and clean appearance
- Compliance with uniform and grooming standards regarding hair, piercings, and tattoos
Job Qualifications
- *A "People-First" demeanor:*
- Ability to adapt/respond to different types of customer-facing scenarios
- A passion to serve with optimism and positivity
- Direct engagement with customers through outstanding interpersonal skills, good judgment, and ability to resolve issues with understanding, compassion, and grace
- Influence customer loyalty through excellent service
- 21 years of age or older at time of application
- At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (such as retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service.)
- Must be able to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
- Second language fluency such as Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog are used at United and are an asset
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
- Effectively communicate in the event of high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather conditions, and turbulence
- Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines
- Tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, hands, or neck, including behind the ear
- You are permitted to have visible tattoos on your arms, wrists, legs, and feet
- Any visible tattoos may not be larger than a credit card / employee badge (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or they must be covered with standard uniform pieces
- It is also important that your visible tattoo is not offensive (this includes but is not limited to tattoos that are violent, obscene, sexual, racist or contain objectionable content or any imagery that includes weapons)
- Decorative covers, adornments and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted
- Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for the completion of required tasks
- Must possess a valid passport prior to application with 18 months validity remaining prior to its expiration
- Current physical possession of valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with applicable visas and eligibility to travel globally without restrictions
- Your passport book must be in good condition and have at least 18 months of remaining validity at the time of application
- Having applied for a passport book or waiting for a renewed passport book is not sufficient to meet this requirement
- There may be extensive wait times to receive a passport, and you must have one in your possession prior to starting training as a Flight Attendant
- Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without any restrictions
- Flight attendant applicants are responsible for identifying and verifying travel eligibility
- As a United Flight Attendant, you must be able to enter and exit these locations as a working crew member, not as passengers
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bin or window exit), and push and pull beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.)
- Ability to pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold (simultaneous), without shoes on, in order to operate all necessary equipment, machinery, and doors
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
- Required to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a diligent and professional manner
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule in support of United's 24/7 operation (must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.)
- Flight attendant trainees must successfully complete an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training
- Must be willing to complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests
- Must be able to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens
- Medical and recreational marijuana is prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the Flight Attendant position
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history
- Your background must not prohibit travel to or from anywhere United flies
- For example, Canada has a strict inadmissible classification for DWI/DUI charges including misdemeanors
- If you have been on probation or convicted of a DWI/DUI within the last 10 years, the Canadian government will not allow you to travel to and from Canada unless you have already received a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) from the Canadian government which will allow you to continue your work duties for a temporary period of time
- Must, with or without reasonable accommodation, meet hearing and vision requirements as established by the Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines, including not having hearing loss on audiometry in better ear greater than 40 dB when losses at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz are averaged
- and, each eye must be 20/40 or better corrected for both far and near vision
Job Duties
- *I** **nflight Crew member proficiencies:**
- Ensure the highest levels of safety
- You will fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be away from your base for days at a time
- Dependability and timeliness are critical to success in this role and to operating our schedule and meeting customer expectations
- *Team Player:*
- Consistent track record of working independently as well as a part of the team
- *Turn dreams into reality:*
- Have fun, travel the world, explore new cultures, and craft memorable experiences for every customer, every flight, every day
- *What you can expect during onboarding and training**
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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