Flight Attendant - Chicago (Global 6000)

  • Solairus Aviation
  • Wheeling, IL, United States
  • $50000 - $154000

Job Description

Solairus Aviation is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Flight Attendant for an operation based at KPWK. The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player, eager to take on additional responsibilities to deliver exceptional service to passengers at all times. Culinary experience and a passion for food are essential, and advanced culinary training is highly preferred. This position involves delivering exceptional personal services to ensure passengers' safety and comfort during flights. Key duties include welcoming passengers, providing safety equipment instructions, and serving food and beverages.

Responsibilities

  • This position involves delivering exceptional personal services to ensure passengers' safety and comfort during flights
  • Key duties include welcoming passengers, providing safety equipment instructions, and serving food and beverages
  • As a Flight Attendant, you will be responsible for ensuring top-tier service to clients while prioritizing safety and comfort
  • This includes guiding passengers during emergencies, administering basic first aid, including CPR and AED, and securing the cabin per federal regulations before takeoff and landing
  • You will reassure passengers during turbulence or other disturbances and conduct preflight briefings
  • Responsibilities also include verifying that all food, beverages, blankets, reading materials, emergency equipment, and supplies are adequately stocked
  • You will shop for any special items requested by passengers, clean and stock the cabin, galley, lavatories, and flight deck after each flight leg, and ensure the aircraft is always flight-ready, cleaned, and stocked
  • Additionally, you’ll conduct regular cabin checks for passenger comfort and cleanliness, complete preflight, in-flight, and post-flight paperwork, and operate audio and video systems as needed
  • They must be free to travel worldwide, considering health and visa status, and be able to deploy for up to 16 consecutive days

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $50,000 to $154,000 annually, depending on geographic location, experience, type of aircraft, job duties, training, and assigned client account

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player, eager to take on additional responsibilities to deliver exceptional service to passengers at all times
  • To qualify for this role, applicants must have knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and a First Aid Training Certification
  • They should possess at least 5 years of experience as a Corporate Flight Attendant and ideally have completed flight attendant-specific training from institutions like FlightSafety or FACTs, with annual recurrent training required
  • Preference is given to candidates who completed FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar training within the past year
  • Applicants must be technologically proficient, flexible, and patient, with strong culinary skills and specialized culinary training
  • They should be able to handle a changing schedule, including late-night flights, and be available for standby calls with a response time of 2–3 hours
  • Proficiency in operating the Cabin Management Systems, all galley equipment, and cabin features such as berthing seats and converting the divan into a bed is required
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, attention to detail, and preferably a college degree are also essential
  • Applicants must have vision that is correctable to 20/20 or better with glasses or contact lenses, with uncorrected vision no worse than 20/20
  • They must be able to read reports, manage post-flight paperwork, and effectively use a computer, smartphone, or iPad device
  • Clear speech and adequate hearing are essential for effective communication over the phone and in person with clients, co-workers, and pilots, even during flights
  • Physical stamina is required, with the ability to walk and stand without assistance for up to 14 hours with limited sitting, and work long hours in varying climates
  • Candidates must also be able to kneel to load luggage and supplies in the aircraft’s compartments and maneuver in tight spaces within the aircraft
  • Strength and dexterity are necessary for tasks such as pushing and pulling the main cabin door, which can weigh up to 130 pounds, and handling a variety of items including writing, typing, cooking, and serving food and beverages
  • Additionally, applicants must be able to lift supplies weighing 25 to 30 pounds from the floor to waist height repeatedly

Job Overview

  • Posted date : 12 February 2025
  • Location : Wheeling, IL, United States
  • Vacancy : 13
  • Job nature : Full time
  • Salary : $50,500 - $154,000 yearly
  • Application deadline : 27 April 2025