Metairie Inflight Crew Member with $33-$41/hr Pay | Hiring
Metairie Role Highlights
Primary Details
- Role in Metairie: Inflight Crew Member
- Company: Southwest Airlines
- Worksite: Metairie, LA
- This Metairie-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Southwest Airlines team in Metairie, LA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Metairie, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
What You Get
- Compensation: $33-$41/Hour (approx. $77.8k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Core Focus
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Aviation space in Metairie.
The Vibe
Fast, pragmatic, and heavily connected. Join a fiercely loved airline to operate our high-frequency point-to-point network. If you thrive on speed and efficiency, this is the ultimate environment. Unlike slow-paced airport jobs, these dynamic airlines jobs keep you moving constantly, connecting major business hubs and leisure capitals multiple times a day.
Your Mission
- Rapid Turnarounds: Master the art of the quick gate turn. Secure the cabin, board the passengers, and close the doors with hyper-efficiency.
- High-Speed Service: Deliver quick, friendly, and precise beverage and snack services on flight sectors that demand speed and accuracy.
- Vigilant Security: Enforce strict cabin baggage policies and ensure rapid emergency readiness in highly congested domestic airspace.
The Payoff
Enjoy the perk of highly flexible bidding schedules offering excellent work-life balance, alongside a highly competitive salary, historic profit-sharing schemes, and massive flight discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Metairie Inflight Crew Member with $33-$41/hr Pay | Hiring position pay at Southwest Airlines?
This Metairie Inflight Crew Member with $33-$41/hr Pay | Hiring role offers $33 - $41. Actual pay varies by airline, base, seniority, and shift; airline roles may also include per diem and flight-hour pay.
Where is this Metairie Inflight Crew Member with $33-$41/hr Pay | Hiring job based?
Flight and cabin crew are assigned to a crew base at a specific airport. This opening is tied to Metairie, LA — check the listing for the exact base, since you may need to live within commuting distance or relocate.
Do you get free or discounted flights with this job?
Most airline positions include flight travel privileges — free or heavily discounted standby travel for you and eligible family members, plus reciprocal discounts on many other airlines. Benefits and eligibility vary by airline and grow with seniority.
What are the requirements to become a flight attendant?
Typical requirements include being 18 to 21 or older, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to reach a set height (often around 6'2" to 6'3"), a valid passport, and passing a background check, drug screening, and medical/reach assessment. Some airlines add a swim test. You should be customer-focused and willing to relocate to or commute to your assigned base.
Is flight attendant training paid, and how long is it?
Southwest Airlines provides initial training that typically runs about 3 to 8 weeks at a training center, covering safety, emergency procedures, first aid, and service. Training is usually paid or stipend-supported, and you must pass it to be placed on the line at your base.
What is the flight attendant schedule and reserve system like?
Schedules are awarded by seniority through monthly bidding. New hires usually start on 'reserve' (on-call), and the job includes early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights away from base with per diem. Flexibility is essential, especially in your first year.
