Flight Attendant
Overview
Republic Airways, a leading regional airline in North America, seeks a highly motivated and service-oriented individual to join its team as a Flight Attendant. In this role, the incumbent will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers while adhering to all FAA and Inflight guidelines.
Essential Duties
- Perform all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with unwavering attention to passenger well-being, providing a safe and comfortable onboard experience.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all emergency procedures and proficiently operate all emergency equipment on board the aircraft. This includes safely operating all emergency exits and aircraft equipment, utilizing necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Provide food and beverages to passengers, which requires pushing and pulling moveable carts exceeding 250 pounds.
- Assist passengers in 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 report 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 consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Present a professional image, both in conduct and in appearance, adhering 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.
- Foster the Company's core values and culture within the work environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school diploma or GED, coupled with at least 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.
- Previous Flight Attendant experience.
Other Requirements
- Possess exceptional 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, i.e. Dress Code, 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 an extender or other modification that may compromise the integrity of the harness. For reference purposes only: 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.
- Effective presentation of information to and response to inquiries from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
- Ability to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability
- Willingness 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.
- 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 day-to-day decisions used to support the operation. Decisions often require thoughtful consideration and are somewhat structured.
- Ability 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
- 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 moveable 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 the 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
- Ability and willingness to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere and professionally interact with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
- 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 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 are what distinguish 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.