Republic Airways | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory and assigned cabin duties with constant attention to guests, ensuring a safe and comfortable onboard experience.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all emergency procedures and the use of onboard emergency equipment; operate all emergency exits and aircraft equipment.
• Provide food and beverage service to passengers, which involves pushing and pulling moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
• Assist passengers in stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to and including 35 pounds.
• Maintain a neat and orderly cabin environment.
• Contribute to a reliable and on-time operation by collaborating 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 as needed with passenger handling or other duties.
• Maintain reliable and prompt attendance according to Company policies and procedures.
• Present a professional image, adhering to the Company uniform dress code.
• Comply with associate Rules of Conduct.
• 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 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 Experience

• Additional years of customer service experience, preferably in an aviation environment.
• Previous Flight Attendant experience.

Other Requirements

• Polished interpersonal skills with a positive, 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, or 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 all necessary equipment on the aircraft.
• Ability to sit in the Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without extender or modification.
• 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 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 emergency situations.

Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability

• Willingness to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle stress.
• Ability to interpret multiple instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to remain calm, think, and react quickly in emergency situations.

Decision Making

• Ability to make day-to-day decisions to support the operation.
• Ability to process information quickly and react positively during unexpected or serious situations.
• Ability to control personal and emotional responses and act appropriately under high stress.

Physical Demands

• Possess the physical strength to reach and operate all emergency equipment and exits using necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
• Ability to lift objects above shoulders up to and including 35 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, sometimes 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 communication systems.
• Ability to sit in assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without modifications.
• Ability to move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, 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 and professionally interact with passengers and crew under stressful conditions.
• Ability to accommodate customers’ special needs/disabilities.
• Willingness to work extended periods of time and 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 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. The company fosters a culture of trust, respect, care, and fun, investing in its associates both professionally and personally.

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.