Flight Attendant
Republic Airways is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Flight Attendant to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, while adhering to FAA and Inflight guidelines. The Flight Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and comfortable onboard experience while attending to the needs of guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with constant attention to guests.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and the use of all emergency equipment. Operates emergency exits and aircraft equipment, requiring movements and force up to 70 pounds.
- Provides food and beverage service, involving pushing and pulling carts weighing over 250 pounds.
- Assists passengers with stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Maintains a neat and orderly cabin environment.
- Contributes to on-time operations by collaborating with crew members to meet report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Performs inflight sales and promotional duties as assigned.
- Assists other Customer Service staff with passenger handling and other duties.
- Maintains reliable and prompt attendance.
- Presents a professional image in conduct and appearance, adhering to the uniform dress code.
- Complies with associate Rules of Conduct as outlined in applicable manuals.
- Maintains current Inflight guides and manuals.
- Fosters the company’s core values and culture.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two years of customer service experience required.
- Must be 20 years of age by the date of the first interview.
- Must possess polished interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
- Must be able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
- Must be willing to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle stress.
- Capable of interpreting instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to remain calm, think, and react quickly in emergency situations.
- Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Additional years of customer service experience, preferably in an aviation environment.
- Previous Flight Attendant experience.
Other Requirements:
- 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.
- Tattoos must adhere to Republic’s Flight Attendant Style Guide.
- Must have a wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater.
- Must be able to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without modifications.
- Must not have multiple visible piercings while in uniform.
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 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.
- 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 overnights. Willing to relocate based on the Company’s operational needs.
Republic Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing 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.