Flight Attendant
About the job
- A minimum of 2 years of customer or community service experience.
- Ability to meet the company's grooming, uniform, and appearance standards.
- Ability to demonstrate the physical ability to perform flight-attendant duties.
- Ability to relocate to a flight-attendant base in Seattle, Portland, Medford, Boise, Spokane, Anchorage, or Everett.
- Willingness to serve alcohol.
- Basic computer literacy and comfort with technology.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
- Adaptability to perform a variety of duties effectively under stress.
- Ability to attend four weeks of paid training in Portland, Oregon.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States, plus appropriate travel documentation where applicable; ability to fly unrestricted in and out of Canada.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Comply fully with all safety regulations.
- Ensure all aircraft safety equipment is in working order.
- Greet passengers and assist with seating assignments, carry-on baggage stowage, and security.
- Explain and demonstrate the use of safety equipment and emergency procedures on both aircraft.
- Prepare and serve meals and beverages, including alcohol.
- Market onboard products, such as meals and inflight movies, and process sales using a mobile device.
- Resolve passenger situations calmly during flight, including medical emergencies.
- Answer questions about flight operations and provide destination information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Alaska Air Group runs passenger and cargo airlines serving travelers and businesses across North America and the Pacific. Its Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines brands connect mainland routes with service to and within Hawaii, while Horizon Air flies regional routes that feed the wider network. The group sells tickets and optional travel services, carries freight in passenger aircraft and dedicated freighters, and operates cargo aircraft for Amazon under a service contract. Its McGee Air Services subsidiary handles ground operations, adding airport support to the airline business. The parent company was formed in 1985 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1985
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Horizon pays from training: flight attendants become employees before their four-week Portland course begins.
- Airline staff shared rewards: Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon announced nearly three weeks of bonus pay in February 2026.
- Fleet investment supports expansion: Alaska announced orders for 105 narrowbody and five widebody aircraft in January 2026.
What critics are saying
- Alaska flight attendants fund an unpaid start: six-week Seattle training includes a $40 daily allowance, accommodation and transportation.
- Fuel costs face regional pressure: Alaska buys primarily against West Coast and Singapore prices, where refining margins affect costs.
- Horizon transfers require captain experience: Alaska Pathways class eligibility needs 1,000 pilot-in-command hours at Horizon.
What makes Alaska Air Group unique
- Loyalty extends beyond flights: Alaska pairs Atmos Rewards with three Bank of America credit cards.
- Horizon funds pilot progression: selected trainees receive $12,500 in staged stipends tied to licenses and enrollment milestones.
- True North targets college pilots: selected partner-school students receive reimbursement for up to 80% of flight lab fees.
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