Global Express Flight Attendant - Long Beach, CA

Solairus Aviation•Santa Ana, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Flight Attendant for an operation based at KLGB. The role provides personal service to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort during flight. The ideal candidate is a flexible team player who can take on additional responsibilities and deliver superior service around the clock. Culinary experience and a passion for food are required; advanced culinary training is strongly preferred. The position requires handling a changing schedule, late-night flights, short-notice availability, worldwide travel, and deployments of up to 16 consecutive days. Candidates without formal flight attendant training may be considered based on other qualifications, but must complete initial flight attendant training before being assigned to a flight. Annual recurrent training is required. The stated pay range is $50,000 to $500,000, based on geographic area, experience, equipment type or aircraft, job duties, training, and assigned account.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
First Aid Training Certification.
At least 5 years of experience as a Corporate Flight Attendant.
Annual recurrent flight attendant training; candidates without formal training must complete initial training before flight assignment.
Technological proficiency.
Flexibility and patience.
Culinary skills and culinary-specific training.
Ability to manage a constantly changing schedule and late-night flights.
Availability to fly on short notice, with a 2–3 hour response when on standby.
Unrestricted ability to travel worldwide, considering health and visa status.
Ability to deploy for up to 16 consecutive days.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Vision correctable to 20/20 or better with glasses or contact lenses; uncorrected vision must be no worse than 20/20.
Ability to read reports and charts, manage post-flight paperwork, and use a computer, smartphone, and/or iPad.
Ability to speak clearly and hear adequately to communicate effectively by phone and in person with clients, coworkers, and pilots, including while the aircraft is in flight.
Physical ability and strength to walk and stand without assistance, including standing for up to 14 hours with limited ability to sit, and to work long hours in various climates.
Ability to kneel in the luggage compartment to load trip supplies and luggage, and maneuver in tight aircraft spaces.
Ability to push open and pull closed the main cabin door, which weighs up to 130 pounds.
Ability to write, type, use a computer and phone, and prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages.
Ability to repeatedly lift supplies weighing approximately 25 to 30 pounds from floor level to waist height.

Nice To Haves

Advanced culinary training.
Flight attendant-specific training from FlightSafety, FACTs, or a similar provider; preference is given to candidates who completed such training within the past 12 months.
College degree.
Fluency in one or more foreign languages.
Experience with small children.

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of service to clients and ensure passenger safety and comfort during flights.
Direct and assist passengers in emergencies.
Administer basic first aid, including CPR and AED, to passengers in distress.
Secure the cabin in compliance with federal regulations before takeoff and landing.
Reassure passengers during turbulence or other unsettling situations.
Conduct preflight briefings.
Ensure 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.
Keep the aircraft 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.
Operate cabin management systems, galley equipment, and cabin features, including berthing seats and configuring the divan into a bed.
Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages.