Falcon 900EX EASy Flight Attendant - Chicago, IL

Solairus Aviation•Chicago, IL

6d•$50,000 - $500,000

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Flight Attendant for an operation based in the Chicago area, serving aboard a Falcon 900EX EASy. The role provides personal service to promote the safety and comfort of passengers, including greeting passengers, explaining safety equipment, and serving food and beverages. The ideal candidate is a flexible team player who can take on additional responsibilities and provide superior service around the clock. Culinary experience, culinary skills, and a passion for food are required; advanced culinary training is strongly preferred. The position requires managing changing schedules, late-night flights, short-notice standby availability, worldwide travel, and deployments of up to 16 consecutive days. The Flight Attendant must be able to operate cabin management and galley systems and aircraft cabin features. The physical requirements include standing for up to 14 hours with limited ability to sit, working in varied climates and confined aircraft spaces, lifting supplies, and handling the cabin door. Solairus crewmembers are paid $50,000 to $500,000, depending on geographic area, experience, aircraft, duties, training, and assigned account.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Corporate Flight Attendant.
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
First Aid Training Certification.
Culinary skills and culinary-specific training.
Technological proficiency.
Flexibility and patience, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage a constantly changing schedule and late-night flights.
Availability to fly on short notice, with a 2–3 hour response if on standby.
Unrestricted ability to travel worldwide, taking health and visa status into consideration.
Ability to deploy for up to 16 consecutive days.
Ability to operate all features of the Cabin Management Systems, galley equipment, and cabin features, including berthing seats and configuring the divan into a bed.
Correctable vision of 20/20 or better with glasses or contact lenses; uncorrected vision must be no worse than 20/20. Must be able to read reports and charts, manage 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, co-workers, and pilots, including when the aircraft is in flight.
Physical ability to walk and stand without assistance and to stand for up to 14 hours with limited ability to sit; ability to work long hours in various climates.
Ability to kneel in the luggage compartment to load 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; write, type, use a computer and phone, and prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages; and repeatedly lift supplies weighing approximately 25–30 pounds from floor level to waist height.

Nice To Haves

Advanced culinary training.
Flight attendant-specific training from FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar; preference for completing 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 and ensure passenger safety and comfort during flights.
Direct and assist passengers in emergencies, administer basic first aid including CPR and AED, and reassure passengers during turbulence or other unsettling situations.
Secure the cabin in compliance with federal regulations before take-off and landing, and conduct preflight briefings.
Ensure food, beverages, blankets, reading materials, emergency equipment, and other supplies are onboard and sufficient for each trip and passenger count.
Shop for items specially requested by passengers.
Inspect, clean, and stock the cabin, galley, lavatories, and flight deck after each leg; keep the aircraft prepared, clean, 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, cabin management systems, galley equipment, and cabin features, including berthing seats and converting the divan into a bed.
Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages.