Flight Attendant
A highly motivated and customer-focused individual is sought to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, adhering to all FAA and Inflight guidelines. This role requires a commitment to providing a secure and enjoyable onboard experience while maintaining a professional and reliable presence.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform all regulatory and assigned cabin duties, prioritizing guest safety and comfort.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all emergency procedures and aircraft equipment, operating exits and equipment with necessary force, up to 70 pounds.
- Provide food and beverage service, which includes managing carts weighing over 250 pounds.
- Assist passengers with carry-on baggage, lifting up to 35 pounds.
- Maintain a clean and organized cabin environment.
- Collaborate with crew members to ensure on-time departures and efficient operations.
- Execute inflight sales and promotional activities as directed.
- Support customer service staff with passenger handling and other duties.
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance, adhering to company policies.
- Project a professional image through conduct and adherence to the company uniform policy.
- Comply with all associate rules of conduct as outlined in company manuals.
- Keep Inflight guides and manuals current.
- Promote the company's core values and culture within the workplace.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of customer service experience.
- Must be at least 20 years of age by the first interview date.
- Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and government regulations.
- Proven ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, crew, passengers, and the public.
- Proficiency in spoken English, including the ability to clearly communicate during emergency situations.
- Capability to work effectively in a time-sensitive environment and manage stress associated with deadlines and unexpected changes.
- Ability to interpret and follow various instructions presented in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule formats.
- Capacity to remain composed and react quickly in emergency situations, including medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, evacuations, fires, security threats, and passenger disturbances.
- Demonstrated ability to make informed day-to-day decisions that support operations.
- Ability to quickly process information and react appropriately in serious and unexpected situations.
- Proven capacity to manage personal emotional responses and maintain composure under pressure.
- Physical strength to operate emergency equipment and exits, using up to 70 pounds of force.
- Ability to lift objects above shoulders, up to 35 pounds.
- Capacity to push and pull carts weighing over 250 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes in turbulent conditions.
- Capability to stoop, crouch, squat, climb and kneel.
- Clear vision at 20 feet or more with corrective lenses or contacts.
- Ability to hear verbal communications in person and over communication systems in high ambient noise environments.
- Ability to sit in assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without 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.
- Must have a wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater.
- Must not have multiple piercings visible while in uniform.
- Adherence to the company's tattoo policy is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional years of customer service experience, preferably within an aviation setting.
- Previous experience as a Flight Attendant.
Additional Requirements:
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-focused approach.
- Must be willing to serve alcoholic beverages.
- Must be able and willing to serve and handle peanuts, meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef, and pork.
- Ability to work with animals and around common allergens.
- Must be willing to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere and professionally interact with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
- Must be able to accommodate passengers’ special needs or disabilities.
- Flexibility and willingness to work varied schedules, including early mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to relocate based on company operational needs.
- Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.
Company Overview
Republic Airways, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a leading regional airline in North America. With a fleet of over 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft, Republic operates 900 daily flights to over 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. With a 50-year history of operational excellence, Republic is committed to innovation and provides a culture of growth, trust, respect, care, and fun.