Solairus Aviation | Falcon50/900 Flight Attendant

Solairus Aviation seeks a Full-Time Flight Attendant for operations based in the Chicago, Illinois area, serving on a Falcon 900EX EASy aircraft. This role requires a flexible and service-oriented individual dedicated to providing superior passenger support, including safety and comfort during flights.

About the Role

• Provide exceptional personal services to ensure the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers during flight.
• Greet passengers and explain the use of safety equipment.
• Serve food and beverages.
• Conduct pre-flight briefings.
• Ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are on board and sufficient for the trip.
• Shop for items as requested by passengers.
• Inspect, clean, and stock the cabin, galley, and lavatories, ensuring the aircraft is prepared for flight.
• Conduct periodic cabin checks for passenger comfort and cleanliness.
• Complete pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight paperwork.
• Operate audio, video, and cabin management systems.
• Administer basic first aid, including CPR and AED, to passengers in distress.
• Secure the cabin in compliance with federal regulations before take-off and landing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Corporate Flight Attendant.
• Culinary experience and a passion for food are required; advanced culinary training is strongly preferred.
• Must have culinary skills and specific culinary training.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• First Aid Training Certification.
• Flight attendant-specific training from FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar is preferred; candidates without formal training may be considered but must attend initial training before flight assignment.
• Preference for candidates who have completed FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar training within the past 12 months.
• Must be technologically savvy.
• Must possess flexibility and patience.
• Ability to manage a constantly changing schedule and late-night flights.
• Availability to fly on short notice (2-3 hour response if on standby).
• Unrestricted ability to travel worldwide, considering health and visa status.
• Ability to deploy for up to 16 consecutive days.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 or better; uncorrected vision no worse than 20/20.
• Must be able to read reports, charts, manage paperwork, and use digital devices.
• Must be able to speak clearly and have adequate hearing to communicate effectively.
• Physically capable of walking, standing for up to 14 hours with limited sitting, and working long hours in various climates.
• Ability to kneel in luggage compartments, maneuver in tight confines, push/pull doors weighing up to 130 pounds, and lift supplies weighing approximately 25-30 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to operate all galley equipment and cabin features.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Ability to speak one or more foreign languages fluently is preferred.
• Experience with small children is preferred.