Flight Attendant
Overview
A Flight Attendant is responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers throughout all phases of flight, in strict accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company inflight guidelines. This role serves as a vital link between the airline and its customers, providing exceptional service while upholding the highest safety standards.
Essential Duties
The successful candidate performs all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with unwavering attention to guests, ensuring a safe and comfortable onboard experience. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of all emergency procedures and the proper use of all emergency equipment on board the aircraft.
- Operating all emergency exits and aircraft equipment, requiring the ability to perform necessary movements and apply force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Providing food and beverage service to passengers, which involves pushing and pulling moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
- Assisting passengers with stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to and including 35 pounds.
- Maintaining a neat and orderly cabin environment.
- Contributing to reliable and on-time operations by collaborating with other crewmembers to meet all report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Performing inflight sales and promotional duties as assigned.
- Assisting other Customer Service staff as needed with passenger handling or other duties.
- Maintaining reliable and prompt attendance in adherence to Company policies and procedures.
- Presenting a professional image, both in conduct and appearance, including strict adherence to the Company uniform dress code.
- Complying with associate Rules of Conduct as outlined in all applicable manuals.
- Maintaining currency of Inflight guides and manuals.
- Fostering the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
- Performing additional duties as assigned or required.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job successfully.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED is required, with at least two years of customer service experience.
- Must be 20 years of age by the date of the first interview.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Additional years of customer service experience are preferred, ideally in an aviation environment.
- Previous Flight Attendant experience is highly desirable.
Other Requirements
- Possesses polished interpersonal skills coupled with 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.
- Able to work with animals and around other allergens and products.
- Adherence to the Flight Attendant Style Guide (Dress Code) is mandatory. Tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, face, neck (including behind the ear), chest, hands, or fingers. Visible tattoos are permitted on the arms, wrist, 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 compromise the integrity of the harness. (For reference: 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
- 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 understood in English, including the ability to deliver shouted 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 to support 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 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 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.
- 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 is required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights. Willingness to relocate based on the Company’s operational needs is also necessary.
Company Overview
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care, and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work are what distinguish us. We work to encourage, support, and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement, and Guiding Principles – those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.
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