Flight Attendant applicants have rated the interview process at Alaska Airlines with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 73% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Flight Attendant roles take an average of 48 days to get hired, when considering 299 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Alaska Airlines overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Alaska Airlines as a Flight Attendant according to 299 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 22%
One on one interview: 19%
Phone interview: 19%
Drug test: 11%
Background check: 9%
Skills test: 6%
Presentation: 5%
Personality test: 4%
Other: 2%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Alaska Airlines (Seattle, WA) in May 2024
Interview
I applied online, and a couple of weeks later I was invited to complete an online assessment. Then, I was invited to participate in the pre-recorded video interview process. There were 5-6 questions and I had up to three minutes to respond. My status on the website was "assessment process" until I received the invite to attend an in-person event at headquarters. The whole process took approx. two months.
They provided my flights to and from the the event and a voucher for hotel, but didn't cover the full cost of the hotel. The flight booking was easy and instructions were clear.
The day of the event, I arrived early and checked in. I was able to interact with other applicants and Alaska employees. We had a variety of Q&A opportunities. I was given a 1-on-1 interview with one of the recruiters, and a group interview session with five other candidates. I was informed I would not be continuing 4-5 hours into the day. Everyone was friendly and I enjoyed meeting with them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were assigned to a base far from your current home, what would your plan be (commute, relocate, crash pad, etc.)?
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.