Flight Attendant
Overview
Republic Airways is seeking dedicated and professional individuals to join our Inflight team as Flight Attendants. The Flight Attendant plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers throughout their journey, operating in accordance with FAA and Inflight guidelines. This position requires a commitment to safety, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew in a dynamic environment.
Position Purpose
The Flight Attendant is responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and company Inflight guidelines.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily execute the following essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performs all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with constant attention to guests while providing a safe and comfortable onboard experience.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of all emergency procedures and the use of all emergency equipment on board the aircraft; operates all emergency exits and aircraft equipment using all necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Provides food and beverages to passengers, which requires pushing and pulling moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
- Assists passengers in stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to and including 35 pounds.
- Maintains a neat and orderly cabin environment.
- Contributes to a reliable and on-time operation by working collaboratively with other crewmembers to meet all report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Performs inflight sales and promotional duties as assigned.
- Assists other Customer Service staff as needed with passenger handling or other duties.
- Maintains reliable and prompt attendance according to Company policies and procedures.
- Presents a professional image, both in conduct and in appearance, including strict adherence to the Company uniform dress code.
- Complies with Associate Rules of Conduct as outlined in all applicable manuals.
- Maintains currency of Inflight guides and manuals.
- Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
- Performs additional duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job successfully.
Education and/or Experience
- A High School diploma or GED is required, combined with at least two years of customer service experience.
- Must be a minimum of 20 years of age by the date of the first interview.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- Additional years of customer service experience are preferred, particularly within an aviation environment.
- Previous Flight Attendant experience is highly desirable.
Other Requirements
- Must possess polished interpersonal skills, demonstrating a positive attitude and a strong customer-oriented mindset.
- Must be willing to serve alcoholic beverages.
- Must be able and willing to serve and handle peanuts, meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef, and pork.
- Must be able to work with animals and around other allergens and products.
- Pursuant to Republic’s Flight Attendant Style Guide (Dress Code), tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, face, neck (including behind the ear), chest, hands, or fingers. Visible tattoos are permitted on the arms, wrists, 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 reach and safely operate all necessary equipment on the aircraft.
- For safety reasons, must have the ability to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without an extender or other modification that may harm the integrity of the harness. (For reference purposes only: The 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
- Possesses the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
- Able to speak and be clearly understood in English, including shouting verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability
- Must be willing to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle stress associated with meeting deadlines and managing unexpected change.
- Capable of interpreting a variety of and multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to remain calm, think, and react quickly 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
- Makes day-to-day decisions supporting the operation; decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured.
- Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- 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 with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
- Must be able to sit in the assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.
- 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
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Able and willing to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere and professionally interact with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
- Possesses 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
This role requires significant travel, up to 100% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays. Willingness to relocate based on the Company’s operational needs may be required.
Republic Airways, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Operating a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft, Republic offers scheduled passenger service with over 900 daily flights to more than 80 cities in the U.S. and Canada. For 50 years, Republic has led the way in innovation and operational excellence, driven by its over 6,000 Associates. As the aviation industry enters an era of growth and untapped potential, it’s an exciting time to join Republic. The company fosters a culture of trust, respect, care, and fun, believing its people are its greatest strength. Republic is committed to encouraging, supporting, and investing in its Associates both professionally and personally, living its Vision, Mission, Culture Statement, and Guiding Principles every day.
Republic Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disability and Veteran Accommodations are available. 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.