Flight Attendant - AS+Ha
No salary listed
Mid
SeaTac, WA, USA
In PersonThe role requires extensive travel and overnight trips, and may require relocation or work from current or future flight attendant bases.
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Two years of customer service or community service experience.
- Ability to reach 82 vertical inches without shoes.
- Ability to complete emergency water training and function in a swimming pool with a life vest.
- Ability to secure oneself in a jump seat with a harness and move expeditiously through the cabin aisle.
- Ability to work under varying climatic conditions, gravitational loads, and cabin pressurization, and to stand for four to seventeen hours while performing physical cabin duties.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to serve alcohol.
- Basic technology skills for navigating tools on a mobile device.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, stay away from home overnight for multiple days, and work nights, weekends, holidays, and varied schedules.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- U.S. citizenship or registered-alien status with legal authorization to work in the United States.
- A valid U.S. passport or non-U.S. passport with appropriate documentation allowing unlimited access into and out of the United States, with at least six months of validity remaining at employment.
- Travel documents must remain valid throughout training and employment.
- At least 21 years old at the time of application.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to complete pre-employment drug testing and a background check.
- Current employees must be in good standing and have held their current role for at least one year.
- For Hawaiian seniority-list placement, ability to attend an FAA-approved unpaid eight-week intensive training in Honolulu.
- Ability to meet Hawaiian uniform and appearance standards.
- Ability to relocate to or work from current or future Hawaiian flight attendant bases, including Honolulu and Los Angeles.
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis test.
- For Alaska seniority-list placement, ability to attend an FAA-approved unpaid six-week intensive training in Seattle.
- Ability to meet Alaska uniform and appearance standards.
- Ability to relocate to or work from current or future Alaska flight attendant bases, including Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Anchorage, and San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safety regulations and ensure aircraft safety equipment is in working order.
- Conduct emergency procedures and support the safety and security of crewmembers during flights, in terminals, and during layovers.
- Resolve passenger situations, including emergencies, calmly during flight.
- Follow company policies and procedures to complete assigned onboard duties.
- Use judgment about exceptions needed to resolve guest issues.
- Create an exceptional and inclusive experience for guests and employees through empathetic service.
- Use an Inflight Mobile Device to complete onboard duties, manage service flow, and recognize elite guests.
- Act as a brand ambassador while working, in uniform, and on social media.
- Collaborate with peers to support team success and represent the airline with pride and integrity.
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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