Republic Airways | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant

Job Category: Flight Attendant

Position Purpose: Ensures the safety and comfort of passengers in accordance with FAA and Inflight guidelines.

Essential Duties

• Performs all regulatory and assigned cabin duties with constant attention to guests, providing a safe and comfortable onboard experience.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all emergency procedures and the use of emergency equipment on board the aircraft.
• Operates all emergency exits and aircraft equipment, requiring movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
• Provides food and beverages to passengers, including 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 with other crewmembers 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 or other duties as needed.
• Maintains reliable and prompt attendance according to Company policies and procedures.
• Presents a professional image in conduct and appearance, adhering to the Company uniform dress code.
• Complies with associate Rules of Conduct as outlined in 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

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED, 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/or Experience: Additional years of customer service experience, preferably in an aviation environment. Previous Flight Attendant experience.
• Other Requirements: Possesses polished interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset. Willing to serve alcoholic beverages. 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 are not permitted on the face, neck, or hands, and must not be visible at any time while in uniform. Must have a wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater to reach and safely operate all necessary equipment on the aircraft. Must be able to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without extender or other modification. Lap belt measurement is 50 inches when fastened, and 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 shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
• Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability: 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. Able to remain calm, think, and react quickly in all types of emergency situations, including medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, emergency evacuations, fires, security threats, passenger disturbances, and turbulence.
• Decision Making: Makes day-to-day decisions to support the operation, often requiring some thought and structured processing. 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.

Physical Demands

• Possesses 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 an 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

• Able and willing to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere and professionally interact with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
• Ability to accommodate customers’ special needs/disabilities.
• Willing and able to work for extended periods of time, including a varied schedule with 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.

Company Information

Republic Airways, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, 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 over 6,000 Associates sets the company apart. It is an exciting time to be part of the company, from corporate positions to the flight deck, with elevated opportunities for all roles. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care, and fun, believing that its people and the passion they bring to their work distinguish the company. The company works to encourage, support, and invest in its Associates both professionally and personally, putting its Vision, Mission, Culture Statement, and Guiding Principles into action daily.

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.