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How to apply to Alaska Airlines
Where Alaska Airlines recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Recruiting to staff post-merger growth and the new Seattle international gateway; postings recur through the year for English-speaking and language-qualified crew.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online when postings open on the Alaska careers site.
- 02
Complete a recorded video interview and online assessment.
- 03
Attend a virtual live interview, then an in-person day in Seattle with group exercises and document review.
- 04
Receive a conditional offer and clear fingerprinting, background and drug screening.
- 05
Complete ~5 weeks of paid initial training in Seattle and receive your first base assignment.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →English fluency
Every airline in our index tests spoken and written English. Practise the interview out loud, not in your head.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Alaska Airlines
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alaska Airlines hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Recruiting to staff post-merger growth and the new Seattle international gateway; postings recur through the year for English-speaking and language-qualified crew.
How long does the Alaska Airlines application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Alaska Airlines?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Right to work in the US, valid passport, ability to pass background and drug checks, and willingness to accept any base — new hires frequently start in Anchorage or San Francisco.