Flight Attendant
Contour Airlines
Job Summary
Contour Airlines seeks a dedicated Flight Attendant responsible for ensuring passenger safety, comfort, and well-being while adhering to FAA regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures. This role involves maintaining cabin safety, conducting safety demonstrations, managing in-flight emergencies, and facilitating clear communication between passengers and crew.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform duties in the aircraft environment in compliance with all FAA regulations and company policies.
- Prioritize safety and passenger comfort on every flight.
- Deliver exemplary customer service exceeding passenger expectations.
- Assist with lifting and stowing luggage, requesting assistance as needed.
- Provide attentive assistance to passengers requiring additional support.
- Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Respond effectively in emergency situations, including implementing flight deck instructions, guiding evacuations, and providing emergency medical assistance.
- Ensure passenger and aircraft compliance with safety, security, and operational standards.
- Conduct safety demonstrations, public announcements, and passenger instructions clearly and professionally.
- Complete required reports, paperwork, and documentation.
- Retrieve and store items in overhead bins.
- Operate and secure aircraft doors.
- Push and pull food and beverage carts.
- Perform tasks requiring frequent walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Operate galley/cabin service equipment and in-flight entertainment systems.
- Maintain cabin, galley, and lavatory cleanliness and orderliness.
- Follow all safety-conscious behaviors in daily operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum age: 23 years.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and valid passport.
- Authorized to work in the United States and able to travel internationally.
- Fluent in English.
- Must pass: DOT pre-employment drug screen and ongoing random testing, 10-year background check, criminal history review, fingerprinting, and reference checks.
- Successful completion of Contour’s four-week Flight Attendant Initial Training Program.
- Ability to work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and duty periods up to 16 hours.
- Must reside within one (1) hour of the assigned domicile.
- Able to lift 75 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse personalities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing situations.
- Self-motivated with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to working in a safe, professional manner in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation:
- Starting annual salary: $34,000.00.
- Annual increase to a maximum salary of $42,500.00.
- Retention bonus: Up to $2,000.00 per year once maximum salary is reached.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance.
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching contribution up to 6%.
- Paid Sick Leave: Accrual of up to 56 hours per year, with rollover up to 480 hours.
- Vested Vacation Hours available after the first year of employment.
- Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges upon hire, with access to MyID Travel after 6 months.
- Eligible for various leaves of absence, including Medical, Non-Medical Family Care, Maternity/Paternity, and Personal Leave.