Republic Airways | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant Job Description

Republic Airways seeks a Flight Attendant to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers in accordance with FAA and Inflight guidelines.

Essential Duties

• Perform regulatory and assigned cabin duties with constant attention to guests, providing a safe and comfortable onboard experience.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all emergency procedures and the use of all emergency equipment; operate all emergency exits and aircraft equipment requiring up to 70 pounds of force.
• Provide food and beverages to passengers, requiring pushing and pulling moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
• Assist passengers in stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Maintain a neat and orderly cabin environment.
• Contribute to a reliable and on-time operation by working with other crewmembers to meet report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
• Perform inflight sales and promotional duties as assigned.
• Assist other Customer Service staff with passenger handling or other duties as needed.
• Maintain reliable and prompt attendance according to Company policies and procedures.
• Present a professional image, including adherence to the Company uniform dress code.
• Comply with associate Rules of Conduct as outlined in applicable manuals.
• Maintain currency of Inflight guides and manuals.
• Foster the Company’s core values and culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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

• Polished interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and customer-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to serve and handle peanuts, meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef, and pork.
• Ability to work with animals and around other allergens and products.
• Tattoos are not permitted on the face, neck, and hands. Tattoos in non-prohibited areas must not be visible while in uniform.
• Wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater to reach and safely operate necessary equipment.
• Ability to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without modification. (Lap belt measurement is 50 inches; shoulder harness measurement is 40 inches).
• No multiple piercings visible while in uniform.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
• Ability to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergencies.

Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability

• Willingness to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle stress associated with deadlines and unexpected changes.
• Capability to interpret multiple instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to remain calm, think, and react quickly in emergency situations, including medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, evacuations, fires, security threats, passenger disturbances, and turbulence.

Decision Making

• Ability to make day-to-day decisions supporting the operation, often requiring some thought and structured approaches.
• Ability to process information quickly and react positively during unexpected or serious situations.
• Capability to control personal and emotional responses and act appropriately under high stress.

Physical Demands

• Physical strength to reach and operate emergency equipment and exits using force up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to lift objects above shoulders up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, potentially with aircraft turbulence.
• Ability to stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and kneel.
• Ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more with corrective lenses or contacts.
• Ability to clearly hear verbal communications in person and over aircraft systems amidst ambient noise.
• Ability to sit in assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without modification.
• Ability to move freely, effectively, and quickly within the aircraft in a confined environment.
• Ability to work extended duty periods on sequential days.

Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere and interact professionally with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
• Ability to accommodate customers' special needs/disabilities.
• Willingness and ability to work for extended periods and maintain 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.

Company Overview

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 over 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft, offering scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to over 80 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic fosters a culture of trust, respect, care, and fun, investing in its Associates both professionally and personally.