Solairus aviation | G-V Flight Attendant

Job Overview

Solairus Aviation seeks a dedicated Full-Time Flight Attendant to join an operation with bases in Teterboro (TEB) and Oxford (OXC). This role requires a flexible team player committed to delivering superior, around-the-clock passenger service. Culinary expertise and a passion for food are essential, with advanced culinary training strongly preferred. This position is employed directly by the client and focuses on providing exceptional personal services to ensure passenger safety and comfort during flights, including greeting passengers, explaining safety equipment, and serving food and beverages.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide a high level of service to clients, ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers during flights.
• Direct and assist passengers in emergencies.
• Administer basic first aid, including CPR, AED, and first aid, to passengers in distress.
• Secure the cabin in compliance with federal regulations before take-off and landing.
• Reassure passengers during turbulence or other unsettling situations.
• Conduct preflight briefings.
• Ensure that food, beverages, blankets, reading materials, emergency equipment, and other supplies are on board and sufficient for the trip and number of passengers.
• Shop for items specially requested by passengers for their flight.
• Inspect, clean, and stock the cabin, galley, lavatories, and flight deck after each leg. Ensure the aircraft is always prepared for flight, cleaned, and stocked.
• Conduct periodic cabin checks to ensure passenger comfort and cleanliness.
• Complete preflight, in-flight, and post-flight paperwork.
• Operate audio and video systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• First Aid Training Certification.
• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Flight Attendant.
• Flight attendant-specific training from FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar is preferred; annual recurrent training is required. Candidates without formal 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.
• Technologically savvy.
• Flexibility and patience.
• Culinary skills and culinary specific training.
• Ability to manage a constantly changing schedule and late night flights.
• Available to fly on short notice (2-3 hour response if on Standby).
• Unrestricted ability to travel worldwide (consider health and visa status).
• Able to deploy for up to 16 consecutive days.
• Proficiency in operating all features of the Cabin Management Systems.
• Proficiency in operating all galley equipment.
• Proficiency in operating all cabin features, to include berthing seats and configuring the divan into a bed.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• College degree preferred.
• Ability to speak one or more foreign languages fluently preferred.
• Experience with small children preferred.

Physical Requirements and Certifications

• Vision: Must have vision 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.
• Hearing/Speaking: Must be able to speak clearly. Must 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.
• Standing/Walking: 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.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: 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.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling/Strength: 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 Information

Solairus collects salary range information based on market conditions from multiple industry sources. Solairus crewmembers are paid $50,000 to $500,000 based on geographic area, experience, equipment type/aircraft, job duties, training, and the assigned account.