Flight Attendant
Santa Cruz Role Highlights
Key Information
- Based in: Santa Cruz, CA
- Company: Southwest Airlines
- Job Title: Flight Attendant (Flexible Hours in Santa Cruz)
- This Santa Cruz-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Southwest Airlines team in Santa Cruz, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Santa Cruz, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
What You Get
- Pay Rate: $30-$38/Hour (approx. $35.4k/Year)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Excellent work-life balance in Santa Cruz.
What You'll Do
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
The Vibe
Join the workforce that redefined the sky. As a Commercial Flight Attendant on our all-Boeing 737 fleet, you are the backbone of the most successful commercial airline model in history. We are looking for true team players who want more out of their careers than static airport jobs. Elevate your path with premier airlines jobs that reward hard work, safety, and a legendary sense of humor.
Your Mission
- Operational Efficiency: Coordinate seamlessly with gate agents and ground crews to execute the fastest, safest aircraft turnarounds in the commercial sector.
- Inflight Care: Provide our iconic, no-frills but high-care hospitality, ensuring the cabin is clean, comfortable, and welcoming for every single guest.
- Emergency Preparedness: Maintain peak physical and mental readiness to respond to in-flight medical emergencies, security threats, and sudden turbulence.
The Payoff
Command immense respect in the industry. Receive an outstanding unionized salary package, aggressive 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical care, and travel benefits that open the entire world to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Flight Attendant position pay at Southwest Airlines?
This role offers a pay range of $30 - $38. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, base/airport, seniority, and shift at Southwest Airlines in Santa Cruz.
Where is this Flight Attendant job based?
This position is based at the airport serving Santa Cruz, CA. Southwest Airlines operates at airports across the region, but this specific opening is tied to the Santa Cruz base.
How long is training for this Flight Attendant role?
Flight attendant training at Southwest Airlines is typically 3–6 weeks of paid, in-residence training at the airline's training center. You'll cover FAA safety procedures, emergency evacuations, first aid/CPR, service standards, and aircraft-specific equipment.
Does Southwest Airlines offer flight benefits for this role?
Yes. Southwest Airlines extends flight privileges to employees — free standby travel on the airline's flights and deeply discounted confirmed tickets worldwide — typically for you, your spouse, parents, and eligible children. Benefits start on Day 1 or within the first 30–90 days depending on role.
What health benefits does Southwest Airlines offer?
Southwest Airlines provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and an employee assistance program. Benefits usually start on Day 1 for full-time employees.
What does a typical schedule look like for this Flight Attendant role?
Cabin crew typically fly 3–4 day trips on reserve initially, then move to line-holder status with more predictable schedules as seniority grows. Monthly flight hours average 75–85, with layovers in destination cities paid at a per-diem rate.
