Flight Attendant
Republic Airways is seeking a dedicated Flight Attendant to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers while adhering to FAA and Inflight guidelines. The Flight Attendant plays a crucial role in providing a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable onboard experience for all guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with constant attention to guests.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of all emergency procedures and the use of all emergency equipment, operating exits and equipment with necessary force (up to 70 pounds).
- Provides food and beverage service, which includes pushing and pulling carts weighing over 250 pounds.
- Assists passengers with stowing carry-on baggage, lifting up to 35 pounds.
- Maintains a neat and orderly cabin environment.
- Contributes to reliable and on-time operations by collaborating with crewmembers.
- Performs inflight sales and promotional duties as assigned.
- Assists other Customer Service staff as needed.
- Maintains reliable and prompt attendance.
- Presents a professional image in conduct and appearance, adhering to the company uniform dress code.
- Complies with associate Rules of Conduct outlined in all applicable manuals.
- Maintains currency of Inflight guides and manuals.
- Fosters the Company’s core values and culture.
- Performs additional duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possesses polished interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and 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.
- Ability to speak and be understood in English, including shouting verbal commands during emergency situations.
- Willingness to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle stress associated with deadlines and unexpected changes.
- Capable of interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to remain calm, think, and react quickly in all types of emergency situations.
- Able to process information quickly and react positively during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 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.
- Compliance with the Republic Airways Flight Attendant Style Guide regarding tattoos and piercings.
- 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.
Physical Demands:
- Must possess the physical strength to reach and operate all emergency equipment and exits.
- 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 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. 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.