Flight Attendant Job Description
Republic Airways is seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as Flight Attendants. As a Flight Attendant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our passengers while delivering exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Implement all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with unwavering attention to guest needs, creating a safe and comfortable onboard experience.
- Possess thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and the proficient use of all emergency equipment onboard the aircraft. Operates all emergency exits and aircraft equipment using all the necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Provide food and beverage service to passengers, which requires pushing and pulling movable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
- Assist passengers with stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to and including 35 pounds.
- Maintain a neat and orderly cabin environment.
- Contribute to a reliable and on-time operation by collaborating with other crewmembers to meet all reporting times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Perform inflight sales and promotional duties as assigned.
- Assist other Customer Service staff as needed with passenger handling or other duties.
- Maintain reliable and prompt attendance according to Company policies and procedures.
- Present a professional image, both in conduct and appearance, including adherence to the Company uniform dress code.
- Comply with Associate Rules of Conduct as outlined in all applicable manuals.
- Maintain currency of Inflight guides and manuals.
- Promote the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, with at least two years of customer service experience.
- Must be 20 years of age by the date of the first interview.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional years of customer service experience, preferably in an aviation environment.
- Previous Flight Attendant experience.
Other Requirements:
- Possess polished interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
- Must be willing to serve alcoholic beverages.
- Must be able and willing to serve and handle peanuts, meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef, and pork.
- Able to work with animals and around other allergens and products.
- Pursuant to Republic’s Flight Attendant Style Guide, tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, face, neck (including behind the ear), chest, hands, or fingers. Visible tattoos are permitted on the arms, wrist, legs, ankles, and feet if less than 2” x 3.25”; otherwise, they must be fully covered by a listed, approved tattoo coverage method.
- Must have a wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater to reach and safely operate all necessary equipment on the aircraft.
- For safety reasons, must have the ability to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without extender or other modification that may harm the integrity of the harness. The lap belt measurement is 50 inches when fastened, and the shoulder harness measurement is 40 inches when fastened.
- Must not have multiple piercings visible while in uniform.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
- Able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability:
- Must be willing to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle stress associated with meeting deadlines and managing unexpected change.
- Capable of interpreting a variety of and multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to remain calm, think and react quickly in all types of emergency situations, including but not limited to: medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, emergency evacuations, fires, security threats, passenger disturbances, turbulence, etc.
Decision Making:
- Makes day-to-day decisions used to support the operation. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured.
- Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Physical Demands:
- Must possess the physical strength to reach and operate all emergency equipment and exits using necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Capable of lifting objects above shoulders up to and including 35 pounds.
- Able to push and pull movable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
- Able to walk and stand for extended periods, sometimes with aircraft turbulence.
- Must be able to stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and kneel.
- Able to see clearly at 20 feet or more with corrective lenses or contacts.
- Able to clearly hear verbal communications in person and over airplane communication systems with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
- Must be able to sit in assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.
- Must be able to move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in a confined environment.
- Able to work extended duty periods on sequential days.
Work Environment:
- Able and willing to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere and professionally interact with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
- The ability to accommodate customers’ special needs/disabilities.
- Willing and able to work for extended periods of time as well as a varied schedule, including early mornings, nights, overnights, and weekends.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel up to 100% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight. Willing to relocate based on the Company’s operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability, and Veteran Accommodations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About Republic Airways:
Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America, committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient air service. We are dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where our aviation professionals can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Join Republic Airways and soar to new heights in your career.