Horizon Air - Flight Attendant

About the role

As the face of Horizon Air, representing Alaska Airlines, you’ll need to be an authentic and gracious host. You will need to have an in-depth knowledge of inflight service duties, as well as safety procedures that you may need to perform during the flight. Finally, you’ll need to show a strong desire to maintain a positive, approachable manner with our guests as well as your fellow employees to create an airline people love.

Responsibilities

• Understands and is in full compliance with all safety regulations
• Ensures all safety equipment on aircraft is in working order
• Greets passengers, assists with seating assignments, carry-on baggage stowage and security
• Explains and demonstrates use of safety equipment and emergency procedures on both aircraft
• Prepares and serves meals and beverages, including alcohol
• Effectively markets onboard products, such as meals and inflight movies, as well as processes sales using a mobile device
• Calmly resolves passenger situations during flight, including medical emergencies
• Answers questions regarding flight operations and offers destination information
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of customer or community service experience
• Uncompromising dedication to safety
• Body size cannot exceed specific aircraft dimensions (example: jump seat, harness without modification, cabin aisle and emergency exits)
• Ability to meet the company’s grooming, uniform and appearance standards
• Ability to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the duties of a flight attendant
• Ability to relocate to any of our flight attendant bases: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Medford, OR; Boise, ID; Spokane, WA; Anchorage, AK; Everett, WA
• Willingness to serve alcohol
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with technology
• Flexible to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively
• Must possess adaptability to perform a variety of duties and perform effectively under stress
• Able to attend 4 weeks of paid training in Portland, OR
• Possess and/or obtain a current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States; employees with non-U.S. passports also will need any appropriate travel documentation
• Must be able to fly unrestricted in and out of Canada
• Ability to communicate in English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age of 21 years old
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tattoo Policy

• No visible tattoos on face, front of neck, or chest
• One tattoo the size of a quarter or smaller allowed per hand
• Tattoos in other areas cannot be larger than a credit card or offensive
• Employees can have one tattoo per arm/leg/foot/back of neck/behind each ear
• Tattoos on the back of neck and behind the ears are only permitted if they’re not visible when looking directly at a person
• Tattoos may only be covered with a uniform piece or approved jewelry/watch (covering with makeup is not allowed)

Training

Training will be held in Portland, OR and consists of four weeks of paid training.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k contribution/match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Pay

First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract)