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 will perform all regulatory and assigned cabin duties, providing a safe and enjoyable onboard experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of all emergency procedures and operates emergency equipment, including exits, using necessary movements and force (up to 70 pounds).
- Provides food and beverage service, requiring pushing and pulling carts weighing over 250 pounds.
- Assists passengers with carry-on baggage, lifting up to 35 pounds.
- Maintains a neat and orderly cabin environment.
- Contributes to on-time operations by collaborating with crew members.
- Performs inflight sales and promotional duties.
- Assists customer service staff with passenger handling.
- Maintains reliable attendance and adheres to company policies.
- Presents a professional image in conduct and appearance, following uniform guidelines.
- Complies with the associate Rules of Conduct.
- Maintains current Inflight guides and manuals.
- Fosters the company’s core values and culture.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Polished interpersonal skills with a positive, customer-oriented attitude.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and government regulations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management, crew, passengers, and the public.
- Proficiency in spoken English, including verbal commands during emergencies.
- Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and manage stress.
- Capability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to process information and react positively during unexpected situations.
- Capability to control emotional responses under high 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 first interview date.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Additional years of customer service experience, preferably in aviation.
- Previous flight attendant experience.
Other Requirements:
- Willing to serve alcoholic beverages.
- Willing to serve and handle peanuts, meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef, and pork.
- Able to work with animals and around allergens and other products.
- Compliant with Republic’s Flight Attendant Style Guide regarding tattoos and piercings.
- Wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater.
- Ability to sit in the flight attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without modifications.
Physical Demands:
- Physical strength to operate emergency equipment and exits (up to 70 pounds).
- Ability to lift objects above shoulders (up to 35 pounds).
- Ability to push and pull carts (over 250 pounds).
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and kneel.
- Clear vision at 20 feet (with corrective lenses or contacts).
- Clear hearing of verbal communications in person and over aircraft communication systems.
- Ability to move freely and quickly in a confined environment.
- Ability to work extended duty periods on sequential days.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere.
- Ability to interact professionally with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
- Ability to accommodate customers’ special needs/disabilities.
- Willingness to work 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.
Republic Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to 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.