Flight Attendant
Job Overview
Republic Airways seeks a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Flight Attendant. This role is essential in ensuring the safety and comfort of our passengers while adhering to all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Inflight guidelines.
Essential Duties
The Flight Attendant is responsible for:
- Providing a safe and comfortable onboard experience for passengers, demonstrating constant attention to their needs while performing all regulatory and assigned cabin duties.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of all emergency procedures and proficiently operating all emergency equipment onboard the aircraft. This includes the ability to safely operate all emergency exits and aircraft equipment, potentially requiring the exertion of up to 70 pounds of force.
- Providing food and beverage services to passengers, requiring the ability to push and pull mobile carts exceeding 250 pounds.
- Assisting passengers with stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Maintaining a clean and organized cabin environment.
- Contributing to a reliable and on-time operation by coordinating with other crew members to meet all report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Performing inflight sales and promotional duties as assigned.
- Assisting other Customer Service staff as needed with passenger handling or other duties.
- Maintaining consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Presenting a professional image through both conduct and appearance, adhering to the Company uniform dress code.
- Complying with the Company's Associate Rules of Conduct as outlined in applicable manuals.
- Maintaining currency of all Inflight guides and manuals.
- Promoting the Company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
- Performing additional duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of customer service experience.
- Must be at least 20 years of age by the date of the first interview.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Additional years of customer service experience, preferably in an aviation environment.
- Prior Flight Attendant experience is advantageous.
Other Requirements
- Possess exceptional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented 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.
- In accordance with 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 safely reach and operate all necessary equipment on the aircraft.
- For safety reasons, must be able to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with the seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any extender or other modification that may compromise the harness's integrity. (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.
- Ability to effectively communicate information to and respond to questions from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
- Proficiency in speaking and being understood in English, including the ability to shout verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability
- Willingness to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively manage stress associated with meeting deadlines and adapting to unexpected changes.
- Ability to interpret various instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
- Ability to remain calm, think clearly, and react swiftly 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
- Ability to make day-to-day decisions to support operations, often requiring thoughtful consideration within structured guidelines.
- Ability to process information quickly and respond positively during unexpected or serious situations.
- Capability 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.
- Ability to lift objects above shoulders up to and including 35 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull mobile carts exceeding 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 the assigned jump seat with the seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.
- Ability to move freely, effectively, and quickly around the aircraft and perform all required functions in a confined environment.
- Ability to work extended duty periods on consecutive 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 with a varied schedule, including early mornings, nights, overnights, and weekends.
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 100% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights. Willingness to relocate based on the Company's operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Republic Airways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 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.