Flight Attendant
Job Overview
Republic Airways seeks a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join its team as a Flight Attendant. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers while adhering to all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and inflight guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Meticulously performs all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with a constant focus on passenger well-being, providing a secure and enjoyable onboard experience.
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all emergency procedures and the operation of all emergency equipment onboard the aircraft.
- Proficiently operates all emergency exits and aircraft equipment, utilizing the necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Provides passengers with food and beverages, requiring the ability to push and pull moveable carts exceeding 250 pounds.
- Assists passengers in stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Maintains a clean and organized cabin environment.
- Contributes to a reliable and timely flight operation by collaborating with crew members to meet all reporting times, departure times, and minimum turnaround times.
- Performs assigned inflight sales and promotional duties.
- Assists other Customer Service personnel as needed with passenger handling or other duties.
- Maintains consistent and punctual attendance according to company policies and procedures.
- Presents a professional image in both conduct and appearance, adhering to the company uniform dress code.
- Complies with associate Rules of Conduct outlined in all applicable manuals.
- Keeps current on all inflight guides and manuals.
- Promotes the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
- Performs additional duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of two years of customer service experience.
- Must be 20 years of age by the date of the first interview.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- Additional years of customer service experience, preferably within an aviation environment.
- Prior Flight Attendant experience.
Other Requirements
- Demonstrated polished interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-centric mindset.
- Willingness to serve alcoholic beverages.
- Ability and willingness to serve and handle peanuts, meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef, and pork.
- Ability 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.
- A wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater to reach and safely operate all necessary equipment on the aircraft.
- Ability to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without an extender or other modification that may compromise the integrity of the harness.
- No visible multiple piercings while in uniform.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Effective communication skills to present information to and respond to inquiries from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
- Fluent spoken and understood English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability
- Willingness to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle the stress associated with meeting deadlines and managing unexpected change.
- Ability to interpret a variety of and multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability 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 daily decisions to support the operation. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured.
- Ability to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capability of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Physical Demands
- Possession of the physical strength to reach and operate all emergency equipment and exits using necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Ability to lift objects above shoulders up to and including 35 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, sometimes with aircraft turbulence.
- Ability to stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and kneel.
- Clear vision at 20 feet or more with corrective lenses or contacts.
- Ability to clearly hear verbal communications in person and over airplane communication systems with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
- Ability to sit in assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.
- Ability to move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in a confined environment.
- Ability to work extended duty periods on sequential days.
Work Environment
- Ability and willingness 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.
- Willingness and ability 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 stays. Willingness 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
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of over 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It's an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways.
Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care, and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support, and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement, and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.