I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Alaska Airlines (Seattle, WA) in Apr 2015
Interview
I applied online. The next day i got an email asking basic questions i.e.: am i able to relocate to any of the bases. A few days later i got called for a phone interview. We went over my resume (work history), and I was asked why I want to become a flight attendant and why Alaska Airlines. A week later was my interview in Seattle. VERY LONG DAY! It was 11 hours total. It started with an hour orientation (overview of the company and being on reserve). There were about 50 of us to start. Next was the group interview. We split up into groups of 13/14 per room. We had to alphabetize ourselves by last name. We were then handed an index card face down. It had a question on it that we had to answer fairly quickly after we flipped it over. They will occasionally come back with a flight scenario and ask you how you would handle it. When everyone was done, we all went back into the orientation room. They called out 13 names to stay, the rest were dismissed. We then got scheduled a time for a 1-on-1 with a flight attendant (this was more of your work history, why you left jobs etc). I had to wait 2 1/2 hours until my interview so i had time to grab lunch (eat with a group, they are watching you!!!. After the 1 on 1 was an interview with HR. This is where it got nerve racking. It was a LOT of questions about relocation, what is going to be the most difficult part, how you have prepared ,ect. There was a gap of time to wait before the last interview which was the panel interview. You all sit in a row of chairs in front of a panel and they literally ask you question after question, scenario after scenario on what you would do. There is really no right or wrong answer (since you don't know much about being a flight attendant), but even though you are dog tired, perk up, keep smiling, be willing to answer questions, and show them you want this job! They ended up offering just a handful of us a position at the flight attendant training July 7.
In person at Alaska Airlines office.
Individual interview, second individual interview then lunch break , group interview.
It was very friendly and fun experience. Smile and interact other people
Ask questions and stand out
I applied online. I interviewed at Alaska Airlines (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2026
Interview
Two virtual interviews that included an AI interview, a personality questionnaire and a “test” of your ability to use resources provided to answer flight-related questions. After that you’re invited to an in-person interview.
The interview process is lengthy and in depth. They really dive deep. Overall, it was a great experience and ensured that they find the right fit. I did end up accepting and am awaiting training.