Piedmont Airlines is seeking a motivated and reliable professional to join its Inflight Service Department as a Flight Attendant. This pivotal role is central to delivering industry-leading safety and exceptional inflight service onboard American Eagle flights across the airline's network.

About the Role

The Flight Attendant sets the standard for safety and inflight service delivery, handling a wide variety of situations while in continuous contact with the public. This role requires working independently in the aircraft cabin without direct supervision, ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers, and providing leadership in response to emergency and non-emergency situations. Flight Attendants work in a variety of climates and locations on variable shifts, reporting to the Hub Manager, Inflight Services.

Handle a wide variety of situations while in continuous contact with the public.
Work independently in the aircraft cabin without supervision.
Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.
Provide leadership in response to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.
Work in a variety of climates and locations on variable shifts.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age.
Height must be between 5’2” and 6’0” tall.
Willingness to work up to 14 hours per day.
Professional image with no visible tattoos; facial, multiple, or upper ear piercing; or hair color not naturally occurring on humans while in uniform.
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to walk and fit comfortably down the aircraft aisle while facing forward.
Ability to move quickly through the over-wing exit.
Ability to sit in the flight attendant jump seat without modification or a seat belt extension.
Possession of a valid passport for unrestricted travel to/from the United States.
Ability to handle objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pull or push catering cart in excess of 150 pounds.
Ability to assist passengers with disabilities, including pushing wheelchairs.
Capable of frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, standing, reaching, lifting, and climbing up and down stairs.
Ability to sustain long periods of standing and speaking.
Successful completion of a clear driving record check.
Successful completion of a 10-year Criminal History Records Check.
Successful completion of a drug screen.
Proof of high school or GED completion.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Two (2) years of customer service experience.

Training

Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive training program:

Thirty-five days of paid ground school training in Charlotte, NC.
Candidates are required to reside at the hotel during ground school for five weeks.
Ground school is followed by up to two weeks of on-the-job training.
Successful completion of all phases of training is required for continued employment.

Work Environment

This role operates in a dynamic setting with various demands:

Airport ramp/warehouse environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels.
All shifts including weekdays, weekends, nights, holidays, and/or irregular shifts.
Extensive travel, requiring the ability to spend consecutive nights away from base.

Benefits and Compensation

Piedmont Airlines offers a comprehensive package to its Flight Attendants:

Competitive salary.
Bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.
Paid training.
Holiday pay.
401(k) retirement plan.
Vacation leave.
Family travel benefits on the American Airlines network.
Medical and dental insurance available.