Flight Attendant applicants have rated the interview process at SkyWest Airlines with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 82% positive. To compare, the company-average is 82.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Flight Attendant roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 733 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SkyWest Airlines overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SkyWest Airlines as a Flight Attendant according to 733 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 24%
One on one interview: 17%
Background check: 12%
Drug test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Skills test: 9%
Phone interview: 5%
Personality test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Other: 2%
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The interview process with SkyWest Airlines was straightforward and fairly easy. The main focus seemed to lean into the safety aspects of the job, which makes sense given the nature of the role. They asked questions about handling emergency situations, prioritizing passenger safety, and remaining calm under pressure.
For preparation, I’d recommend reviewing basic safety protocols and thinking through how you’d handle scenarios like medical emergencies or unruly passengers. Having clear, concise answers that emphasize safety and teamwork will go a long way.
Overall, it was a positive experience. The interviewers were professional and approachable, making it a comfortable process. If you’re passionate about safety and customer service, you’ll do great!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How I would handle situations with unhappy passengers?
It was a virtual one on one and after this process they alerted me of my training date a week later. The process was so pretty seemless and the company is good to work for but any little mistake you make you can be out.
The interview process was quick and easy. The recruiters were nice and answered all of my questions. They explained how the benefits worked and were very knowledgeable and the company.
I applied online. I interviewed at SkyWest Airlines (Atlanta, GA) in May 2026
Interview
Most of the interview involved picking apart my previous work experience. Asked a few basic questions, they are just looking for a certain look. It’s obvious. My look did not fit the part
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one thing that you think customers expect of you?