Hawaiian Airlines (HA) is an American full-service carrier based in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, the United States’ island state in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Alaska Air Group and, by passenger footfall, is the seventh largest airline in the country. It is also one of the oldest United States-based air operators, having commenced operations 95 years ago.
At present, the carrier operates a fleet of 74 aircraft and flies to 31 destinations, mainly around Hawaii and the US mainland.
HA also has flights to Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Tahiti, alongside codeshare and interline agreements with several airlines worldwide, including Emirates, Japan Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.
To help out with its leisure-based model of service and in maintaining a large stake in the competitive US aviation market, Hawaiian Airlines has over 9,000 flight attendants on its payroll. Here is everything you need to know about how much they are paid, what other benefits they enjoy, and the requirements one must fulfil to be employed by the airline as a cabin crew.
Photo: Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Salary
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants usually start off with an hourly salary of US$27, though with experience and seniority within the carrier, they receive increments every year.
There is also a guarantee of 75 monthly hours, so those working as senior cabin crew or pursers on the airline’s highest threshold of hourly wages can earn up to US$80,000 per year.
Over and above the basic salary received by each individual, the airline also offers them an allowance while on layover. It mainly depends on the destination, but those travelling abroad tend to receive a higher amount, while meals and transportation away from the home base are also fully sponsored by the leisure carrier based out of Honolulu.
Understandably, Hawaiian’s salary is not the best amongst US carriers, especially in comparison to the likes of American Airlines, Delta or United, though the workload is less and crew are also based in a cheaper geographical location as compared to cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, where the big 3 US carriers require their employees to be work out of.
Photo: Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Benefits
Apart from their basic salary and additional allowances when on layover, here is a look at the extra benefits Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants are entitled to during the course of their employment with the carrier.
- INSURANCE COVER – Hawaiian Airlines provides a comprehensive medical insurance, which includes dental coverage to all its flight attendants. This is globally valid, thus mitigating the pressure of such expenses off the individual’s back.
- TRAVEL PRIVILEGES – Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants are entitled to travel privileges on the airline’s network. This includes free flights on a standby basis as well as discounts depending on availability for themselves, family members, and friends.
- INDUSTRY DISCOUNTS – Thanks to Hawaiian’s corporate relationships, flight attendants can avail discounts on car rentals, hotels, cruises, and other partners in addition to receiving staff travel rights throughout the period of their employment.
- CAREER GROWTH – Hawaiian Airlines cabin crew consistently receive internal promotions and pay hikes, while some flight attendants also advance to positions within the carrier’s corporate wing outside of the daily flying.
- TRAINING PROGRAM – In addition to a seven-week training program at the start of their employment, Hawaiian flight attendants continue to receive training on customer service and hospitality-related topics during their employment, thus boosting personal profiles.
Photo: Hawaiian AirlinesHow to become an Attendant at HA?
Hawaiian Airlines requires its flight attendants to fulfill the following requirements to be considered for employment.
- Must be 21 years old at the time of application
- High school diploma, or GED equivalent
- Present a professional image. May not have visible body art (including tattoos), facial, multiple or upper ear piercings, gauge piercings, or extreme hair color or style while in the Flight Attendant Uniform and while in any physical position in public areas
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively diffuse and resolve difficult customer situations
- Able to read, write, and speak English proficiently
- Must be able to speak proficiently, advanced/business-level Japanese, and read Romaji or Kanji
- Successfully complete an FAA-approved, unpaid eight-week intensive training program provided by Hawaiian Airlines
- Able to relocate within the state of Hawaii or the continental U.S.
- Able to be present to work alternative schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to reach 82 inches vertically.
- Ability to sit in a cabin crew jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
- Ability to complete pre-employment requirements: Drug Test, tuberculosis (TB), and background check.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to secure applicable visas for travel to countries served by Hawaiian Airlines
- Must possess the legal right to travel from all countries served by Hawaiian Airlines
- Travel documents must remain valid throughout all phases of training and employment
- Flight Attendants work in an environment subject to varying climatic conditions, variable positive and negative gravitational loads induced by turbulence, and varying levels of cabin pressurization. In addition, flight attendants are required to stand for up to four to seventeen hours, during which time stooping, twisting, and pulling and pushing cabin equipment may be necessary
- Current Employees must be in good standing with the company
Photo: Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant FAQs
Hawaiian Airlines pays its flight attendants a salary starting from US$27 per hour with a monthly guarantee of 75 flying hours, though their most experienced individuals can earn up to US$80,000 in a calendar year.
Hawaiian Airlines has two operating hubs, Honolulu and Kahului, so flight attendants are required to be based out of one of the two cities, though they can be deadheaded or asked to shift depending on operational requirements.
Yes, Hawaiian Airlines is currently hiring bilingual flight attendants speaking Japanese or Korean in addition to English. The vacancies can be found on the airline’s careers portal.
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