About the Role
Air Canada, recognized as the best airline in North America, is seeking a dynamic Cabin Crew Manager to join its In-Flight Service team in Canada. This leadership role focuses on engaging, inspiring, and coaching frontline ambassadors in customer service, operations, and safety excellence. The Cabin Crew Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the customer experience and developing the capabilities of cabin personnel through strong leadership both on the ground and onboard aircraft.
Responsibilities
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Provide performance leadership through coaching, motivation, and engagement of frontline ambassadors and the immediate team.
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Administer and handle disciplinary investigations and meetings with employees, including labor relations issues.
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Conduct coach rides to ensure service consistency and act as a point of contact for focus flights, addressing issues proactively.
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Serve as a subject matter expert on specific routes and as a primary liaison between employees and the company.
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Liaise with training and Customer Experience teams to identify training needs and provide recommendations to management on service compliance, performance management, and continuous improvement.
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Manage, monitor, and coordinate activities to achieve excellence in safety and operational standards.
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Assist in briefing departing cabin crew, providing direction on product expectations and corporate vision.
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Communicate company policies, procedures, and products effectively and act as a liaison between frontline ambassadors and the Customer Experience Team.
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Assist with irregular operations and other operational contingencies.
Qualifications
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Minimum of a high school diploma.
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Highly adaptable and flexible to support a 24/7 operation.
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Ability to work shifts and adapt to flexible schedule changes.
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Proven experience in leading, motivating, and coaching.
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Successfully completed the Flight Attendant training program and maintain qualifications.
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Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
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Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills (written and verbal).
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Intercultural competence and consciousness.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to achieve a vision.
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Strong customer focus.
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Strong analytical and creative skills.
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Strong knowledge of safety, service standards, and labor relations.
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Competitive awareness and detail-orientation.
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Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and achieve multiple objectives.
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Airline or hospitality experience is an asset.
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Fluency in English and French is a quantifiable asset.
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Demonstrated punctuality and dependability.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.