Flight Attendant

We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow. At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Flight Attendant in our Inflight Service Department. The primary responsibility of the position is to set the standard for safety and inflight service delivery onboard American Eagle flights. Flight Attendants handle a variety of situations while in continuous contact with the public, working independently in the cabin without supervision. The successful candidate must be between 5’2” and 6’0” tall, possess a valid passport for unrestricted travel to/from the United States, and be willing to work up to 14 hours per day. This position will report to the Hub Manager, Inflight Services. Responsibilities Handle a wide variety of situations while in continuous contact with the public Work independently in the aircraft cabin without supervision Ensure the safety and comfort of our passengers Provide leadership in response to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations Work in a variety of climates and locations on variable shifts Job Qualifications and Competencies Height must be 5’2” but no taller than 6’0” Willing to work up to 14 hours per day Professional image with no visible tattoos; facial, multiple, or upper ear piercing; or hair color not naturally occurring on humans while in uniform Able to read, write, and speak English fluently Ability to walk and fit comfortably down the aircraft aisle while facing forward, move quickly through the over-wing exit, and sit in the flight attendant jump seat without modification or a seat belt extension Possession of a valid passport for unrestricted travel to/from the United States Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of customer service experience Airport ramp/warehouse environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels All shifts including weekdays, weekends, nights, holidays and/or irregular shifts Extensive travel, able to spend consecutive nights away from base Physical Requirements Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, standing, reaching, lifting, climbing up and down stairs Long periods of standing and speaking Handle objects up to 50 pounds Pull or push catering cart in excess of 150 pounds Assist passengers with disabilities, including, but not limited to, pushing wheelchairs Training Thirty-two days of paid ground school training is scheduled in Charlotte, NC. All candidates are required to reside at the hotel during ground school for five weeks. Ground school will be followed by up to two weeks of on-the-job training. Successful completion of all phases of training is required. The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed. Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 21 years of age. Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr