Flight AttendantRepublic Airways
Position: Flight AttendantLocation: Newark, NJPermanent
Min Age20+ years
LanguagesEnglish
ContractPermanent
Republic Airways is hiring Flight Attendants for their Newark base to ensure passenger safety and comfort on regional flights across North America. Candidates must be at least 20 years old with customer service experience and a wingspan of 55 inches or greater. This is a permanent position with full travel requirements and flexible scheduling.
Requirements
- Minimum 20 years of age by date of first interview
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of customer service experience
- Wingspan of approximately 55 inches or greater
- Able to reach and safely operate all emergency equipment
- Able to sit in Flight Attendant jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness without modifications (lap belt 50 inches, shoulder harness 40 inches when fastened)
- Physical strength to reach and operate emergency equipment using necessary movements and force up to 70 pounds
- Capable of lifting objects above shoulders up to 35 pounds
- Able to push and pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds
- Able to assist passengers in stowing carry-on baggage weighing up to 35 pounds
- Able to walk and stand for extended periods, sometimes with aircraft turbulence
- Able to stoop, crouch, squat, climb and kneel
- Able to see clearly at 20 feet or more with corrective lenses or contacts
- Able to clearly hear verbal communications in person and over airplane communication systems
- Able to move about aircraft and perform all required functions freely in confined environment
- Able to work extended duty periods on sequential days
- Fluent in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergencies
- Willing to serve alcoholic beverages
- Able and willing to serve and handle peanuts, meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef and pork
- Able to work with animals and around allergens and products
- Tattoos NOT permitted on face, neck, or hands; non-prohibited area tattoos must not be visible in uniform
- Must not have multiple piercings visible while in uniform
- Polished interpersonal skills with positive attitude and customer-oriented mindset
- Willing to work varied schedule including early mornings, nights, overnights and weekends
- Travel up to 100% of the time including nights, weekends, holidays and overnight
- Willing to relocate based on company's operational needs
- Valid identification and ability to pass background check