Flight Attendant - Italian
$29.83/hr+ Annual bonus + Collective bargaining agreement
Mid
Bachelor's
Seattle, WA, USA
In PersonThe listed location may not be the assigned base. Relocation within Hawaii or the continental U.S. is required; training is held in Honolulu.
Vehicle Operation & Delivery
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Two years of direct customer experience in the hospitality or airline industry, or four years of customer contact and customer-service issue resolution with the general public.
- Must proficiently speak business-level Italian and read Latin script.
- Must be able to reach vertically to 82 inches.
- Must satisfactorily complete annual FAA-approved recertification provided by Hawaiian Airlines.
- Must learn and maintain current knowledge and competency of emergency procedures under Hawaiian Airlines and FAA regulations.
- Must demonstrate strong customer-service skills and effectively diffuse and resolve difficult customer situations.
- Must be able to stand for four to seventeen hours and perform stooping, twisting, and pushing and pulling cabin equipment under varying climatic, gravitational, and cabin-pressurization conditions.
- Must lift 25 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height.
- Must be comfortable in a swimming pool with a life vest during emergency training and in water during an in-flight emergency.
- Must secure oneself in a jump seat with a harness without using a seat-belt extension and move quickly through the cabin aisle.
- Must successfully complete an FAA-approved, unpaid eight-week intensive training program provided by Hawaiian Airlines.
- Must be able to serve alcohol.
- Must be able to relocate within Hawaii or the continental United States.
- Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Must successfully pass a tuberculosis test.
- Must possess a valid passport and secure applicable visas for travel to countries served by Hawaiian Airlines.
- Must possess the legal right to travel from all countries served by Hawaiian Airlines.
- Travel documents must remain valid throughout training and employment.
- Must be available for alternative schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Attend preflight briefings covering flight details, weather, route, altitude, emergency procedures, crew coordination, flight duration, and onboard services.
- Prepare the aircraft cabin for boarding and departure.
- Greet guests, direct them to assigned seats, and assist with stowing carry-on luggage.
- Answer flight-related questions and provide prompt, courteous service throughout the flight.
- Demonstrate seat-belt, oxygen-mask, and life-jacket use.
- Monitor guest compliance with safety regulations and address infractions professionally.
- Direct and assist guests during emergency procedures, including evacuations.
- Administer first aid when necessary and complete written and verbal reports of emergency or safety-related incidents.
- Provide food and beverage service according to airline procedures.
- Collect and reconcile payments for onboard meals, alcoholic beverages, and duty-free items.
- Prepare guests and the cabin for landing, secure the cabin, and assist with deplaning.
- Collaborate with crew members to deliver a safe and pleasant guest experience.
- Recognize and escalate potential issues and respond to guest inquiries, requests, and complaints.
- Assist ill or incapacitated passengers and fellow crew members during emergencies.
- Evacuate the aircraft through heavy, dense smoke during a cabin fire.
- Access, handle, and operate oxygen bottles, fire extinguishers, and other emergency equipment.
- Remove and lift emergency cabin windows weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Jump down the emergency slide from approximately 24.5 feet.
- Maintain current FAA-approved emergency and safety certifications.
Desired Qualifications
- College education or a degree.
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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