Corporate Flight Attendant
Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Corporate Flight Attendant to support operations based at TEB and OXC. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly serve a client, providing exceptional personal service to ensure the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers during flight. The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player with a strong work ethic, willing to undertake additional responsibilities to deliver superior, around-the-clock service.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide a high level of service to clients, ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers during flights.
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Direct and assist passengers in emergencies.
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Administer basic first aid, including CPR, AED, and first aid, to passengers in distress.
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Secure the cabin in compliance with federal regulations before take-off and landing.
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Reassure passengers during turbulence or other unsettling situations.
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Conduct preflight briefings.
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Ensure that all necessary supplies, including food, beverages, blankets, reading materials, and emergency equipment, are on board and sufficient for the trip and number of passengers.
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Shop for items specially requested by passengers for their flight.
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Inspect, clean, and stock the cabin, galley, lavatories, and flight deck after each leg, ensuring the aircraft is always prepared, cleaned, and stocked for flight.
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Conduct periodic cabin checks to ensure passenger comfort and cleanliness.
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Complete preflight, in-flight, and post-flight paperwork.
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Operate audio and video systems.
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Operate all features of the Cabin Management Systems.
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Operate all galley equipment.
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Operate all cabin features, including berthing seats and configuring the divan into a bed.
Qualifications:
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Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
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First Aid Training Certification.
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A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Corporate Flight Attendant.
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Flight attendant-specific training from FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar is preferred; annual recurrent training is required. Candidates without formal flight attendant training may be considered based on other qualifications but must attend initial flight attendant training before flight assignment. Preference is given to candidates who have completed FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar training within the past 12 months.
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Technologically savvy.
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Flexibility and patience are essential.
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Culinary skills and culinary-specific training are required.
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Ability to manage a constantly changing schedule and late-night flights.
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Availability to fly on short notice (2-3 hour response time if on Standby).
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Unrestricted ability to travel worldwide (consider health and visa status).
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Ability to deploy for up to 16 consecutive days.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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High level of attention to detail.
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College degree is preferred.
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Ability to speak one or more foreign languages fluently is preferred.
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Experience with small children is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
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Vision must be correctable to 20/20 or better with glasses or contact lenses. Uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/20. Must be able to read reports, charts, manage post-flight paperwork, and use a computer, smartphone, and/or iPad device.
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Must be able to speak clearly and have adequate hearing to communicate effectively over the phone and in person with clients, co-workers, and pilots, even when the aircraft is in flight.
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Must be physically capable and strong enough to walk and stand without assistance. Must be able to stand for up to 14 hours with limited ability to sit. Must be able to work long hours in various climates.
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Must be able to kneel in the luggage compartment to load trip supplies and luggage. Must be able to maneuver in tight confinements within the aircraft.
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Must be able to push open/pull closed the main cabin door, which weighs up to 130 pounds. Must be able to write, type, use a computer and a phone, and prepare/cook and serve food and beverages. Must be able to lift supplies weighing approximately 25 to 30 pounds, from floor level to waist high repeatedly.
Compensation:
Solairus crewmembers are paid between $50,000 and $500,000, dependent on geographic area, experience, equipment type/aircraft, job duties, training, and the assigned account. Salary range information is collected based on market conditions from multiple industry sources.