Breeze Airways Flight Attendant- FT BDL

Breeze Airways™•Windsor Locks, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Breeze Airways is hiring full-time Flight Attendants for its Hartford crew base. Flight Attendants are responsible for the safety and comfort of Guests and fellow Team Members and serve as a visible representative of the Company. They are expected to welcome and accommodate Guests, handle high-stress situations, collaborate and problem-solve, use good judgment, and embody Breeze’s values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence. The role has a monthly guarantee of 70 flying hours. Candidates must live within a two-hour drive of Bradley International Airport, be selected for the position, and successfully complete initial Flight Attendant training. Applicants must be able to attend uninterrupted, full-time training within the next three months. Training lasts more than three weeks and takes place at a Breeze Training Academy near Salt Lake City, Providence, or another Breeze base. Training support depends on location: trainees at their base city receive per diem and mileage but not hotel accommodations; trainees outside their base city are flown from their base city, receive shared hotel accommodations, and receive per diem. Flight Attendants are paid after successfully completing training. The position requires irregular hours, including early mornings, late nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs arise. Flight Attendants must be available for reserve assignments and flexible when schedules change. The role includes serving food and beverages, maintaining cabin and galley standards, communicating safety instructions, responding to emergencies, and meeting applicable FAA, DOT, TSA, and company requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer restrictions.
Be able to travel to and from the United States without restriction or interruption, now or in the future.
Possess a current passport with at least six months remaining before expiration at the time of application.
Live within a two-hour driving distance of Bradley International Airport.
Meet the role’s height requirements: be able to reach and remove emergency equipment from overhead bins without assistance and have adequate head clearance in the cabin.
Have sufficient vision and hearing to safely and effectively perform the duties.
Be able to sit in and buckle into the assigned aircraft Flight Attendant jumpseat harness and lap belt.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, including clearly reading announcements and giving emergency commands.
Be able to serve alcoholic beverages and adhere to FAA and DOT travel regulations.
Be able to perform all safety-related procedures and complete a full-time Flight Attendant training course lasting more than three weeks.
Pass a DOT pre-employment drug test, a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check, and Breeze background checks.
Be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings, late nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operationally needed.
Be able to work reserve assignments and follow Breeze Airways’ tattoo and piercing policy; teeth embellishments are not permitted in uniform.
Be able to bend, kneel, stand, walk, move through aircraft aisles for extended periods (including during turbulence), lift luggage, push and pull catering carts, open and close overhead storage compartments, operate door and window exits in armed and unarmed modes, and work in confined spaces.
Be able to open and close overhead storage compartments using approximately 50 pounds of push/pull force.
Be able to operate aircraft doors and emergency exits requiring push/pull force of 90 pounds or more.
Be able to push and pull food and beverage carts on wheels up and down inclines with approximately 60 pounds of force.
Be able to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to assist disabled passengers into and out of an inflight wheelchair and transport them as needed.
Be able to work in a pressurized cabin environment with changes in altitude and air pressure.
Be neat and well-groomed and capable of making a positive impression.
Be capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under stress.
Be able to think independently while working collaboratively and work independently without direct supervision.
Be a self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong desire for success.
Have skills in handling difficult situations, problem-solving, complaint resolution, and conflict de-escalation.
Be able to turn challenges into solutions or alternatives and work with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
Exemplify Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission.

Responsibilities

Live Breeze’s values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence.
Provide an exceptional Guest experience and remain positive, kind, approachable, and accommodating.
Maintain a safe work environment and practice safety-conscious behaviors in all situations.
Remain calm under pressure and mitigate high-stress situations.
Communicate effectively, collaborate, and show respect for other Team Members.
Monitor the cabin regularly and remain flexible when schedules change because of operational, weather-related, or other unforeseen delays.
Stay current and compliant with FAA regulations, company procedures, and training requirements.
Demonstrate personal responsibility by being punctual, timely, and proactive.
Uphold professional appearance and etiquette guidelines, both in and out of the cabin.
Use, implement, and explain Breeze’s inflight technology.
Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, while following hygiene standards.
Maintain cabin cleanliness and galley organization.
Clearly provide instructions, including emergency and evacuation procedures.
Administer first aid and medical care when required in an emergency.
Conduct security screenings if needed.
Complete Autism Awareness Training.
Meet performance measures and established standards in accordance with Breeze’s values.