Flight Attendant

Flight Attendants are the face of Mesa Airlines. As such, they must be reliable and punctual, with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service at all times. The position requires Flight Attendants to maintain a positive, approachable, and accommodating attitude while delivering extraordinary customer service. A successful Flight Attendant must have in-depth knowledge of all safety procedures, service standards, and company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

  • Provide constant attention to our customers, providing them with a safe and reliable onboard experience
  • Greet passengers, monitor carry-on baggage, and direct passengers to assigned seats
  • Ability to remain positive, respectful, and understanding during challenging situations and passenger conflict
  • Maintain physical health and professional appearance standards
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all emergency procedures and the ability to operate all emergency equipment onboard the aircraft
  • Explain the use of safety equipment to passengers in a clear, concise manner
  • Serve beverages, snacks, and meals where applicable
  • Assist passengers in storing carry-on luggage in the overhead or under-seat storage
  • Inform passengers of Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Perform duties required to assist with inflight medical emergencies and special needs passengers, i.e., unaccompanied minors, visually or hearing impaired, language impaired, elderly, physically challenged, etc.
  • Abide by policies outlined in the Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, Flight Attendant Manual, and Code Share Partner standards

Benefits

Mesa Air Group offers comprehensive health plans, travel privileges, bonuses & much more.

Compensation

We're excited to share a recent increase in our Flight Attendant starting pay – now $27.82 per flight hour in the first year, with a raise at your first anniversary. Flight Attendants are paid per flight hour, and we will cover all the details about flight hours during an information session if you're selected to move forward in the application process.

Other Compensation Opportunities:

Flight Attendants have multiple ways to boost their monthly income, including:

  • Per diem pay for time away from base while working:
    • $2.25/hour for domestic travel
    • $2.70/hour for international travel

Bases

The location for this position is based on the company's operational needs and seniority. Current bases are as follows and are subject to change:

IAD (Washington, D.C.)

IAH (Houston, TX)

SDF (Louisville, KY)

New hires will be assigned to one of the above bases during training.

INITIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for the Flight Attendant position, applicants must meet the minimum requirements, complete an online application and attach a current resume. Applicants must also complete an online video questionnaire (within the time allotted), which will be emailed to the applicant. Only complete applications will be considered. Due to the high volume of applicants, we cannot accept phone inquiries; please send all inquiries to FaRecruiting@mesa-air.com.

Mesa Air Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.

Requirements:
  • At least 20 years old
  • A high school diploma or Equivalent is required; college credits OR a minimum of two years of customer service experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and dependability
  • Read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Upon completion of training, willing to be assigned to any of Mesa Airlines crew bases (may involve relocation or commuting) based on the company's operational needs.
  • Willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
  • Ability to perform all safety-related procedures, including operating aircraft doors, lifting up to 40 pounds to shoulder height, assisting with carry-on baggage stowage, and operating meal and beverage carts.
  • Present a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times
  • Ability to sit in the flight attendant jumpseat without modification; walk comfortably down the aisle facing forward, and fit quickly through the overwing exits
  • Minimum 20/40 vision, corrected or uncorrected
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Possess and maintain a valid passport
  • Have the legal ability to travel unrestricted to/from all countries that are served by Mesa Airlines, including Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas & Cuba
  • Applicants must have the authorization to make multiple entries into the United States at will.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprinting and criminal history.
  • Pass a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug, alcohol, and random screening throughout your employment, which includes screening for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP, and amphetamine. Please be aware that the DOT prohibits medical marijuana for safety-sensitive employees.
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