Begin Your Journey as the Face of Friendly Skies: Flight Attendant at Mesa Airlines!
Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same, and your positive attitude can make a real difference? Mesa Airlines is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Flight Attendants, serving as the welcoming heart of our operation. If you are reliable, passionate about exceptional service, and ready to represent our airline with warmth and professionalism, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to launch a dynamic career with a respected regional carrier, connecting communities across the U.S. and beyond.
Your role will be based on our operational needs at one of our key crew bases: Washington D.C. (IAD), Houston (IAH), or Louisville (SDF). New hires will receive their base assignment during training.
Your Role: Safety Ambassador and Hospitality Expert
As a Mesa Airlines Flight Attendant, you are the most personal connection our passengers have to their journey. Your primary responsibility is to ensure a safe, comfortable, and pleasant experience for everyone onboard. This vital role blends meticulous safety preparedness with genuine hospitality, requiring you to be both a vigilant guardian and a gracious host from pre-flight checks to final deplaning.
A Day in Your Flying Life Involves:
- Providing consistent, attentive, and friendly customer service to create a reliable and welcoming onboard environment.
- Greeting passengers, assisting with carry-on baggage, and ensuring a smooth and organized boarding process.
- Maintaining composure, respect, and a solutions-oriented approach during challenging situations or passenger inquiries.
- Demonstrating an expert knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures, and calmly instructing passengers on the use of onboard equipment.
- Serving beverages and snacks, while assisting passengers with any special needs, from unaccompanied minors to those requiring additional care.
- Adhering to all federal regulations and company policies outlined in our manuals and codes of conduct.
Do You Have What It Takes?
We are looking for candidates who embody reliability, professionalism, and a true customer-first spirit. To join our cabin crew, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. College credits or at least two years of customer service experience are preferred.
- Read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Be willing to be assigned to any Mesa crew base (IAD, IAH, or SDF) upon completion of training, which may involve relocation or commuting.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
- Stand between 4'11" and 6' tall without shoes and be able to reach overhead bins and compartments.
- Possess the physical ability to perform all safety duties, including operating aircraft doors, lifting up to 40 lbs., stowing baggage, and maneuvering service carts.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times.
- Be able to sit in the jumpseat without modification, walk comfortably down the aisle, and fit quickly through the overwing exits.
- Have vision corrected or uncorrected to at least 20/40.
- Be authorized to work in the United States and possess a valid passport with the legal ability to travel unrestricted to all countries served by Mesa, including Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Cuba.
- Successfully pass a comprehensive background check, FBI fingerprinting, and DOT/FAA pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings. Please note that the DOT prohibits the use of marijuana for safety-sensitive employees.
Your Rewards and Compensation
We believe in valuing our team members with competitive pay and a supportive benefits package designed for your well-being and growth.
- Starting Pay: We are proud to offer an increased starting rate of $27.82 per flight hour in your first year, with a raise upon your first anniversary.
- Additional Earnings: Boost your income with per diem pay for time away from base ($2.25/hr domestic, $2.70/hr international), and take advantage of our crash-pad assistance and hotel reimbursement incentive programs.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy Mesa Air Group's health plans, exclusive travel privileges for you and your family, bonus opportunities, and much more.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you are ready to turn your passion for service into a rewarding career with a clear path for growth, we encourage you to take the first step. Apply today to become a vital part of the Mesa Airlines family.
