Global Express Flight Attendant - Long Beach, CA

Solairus Aviation•Santa Ana, CA

24d•$50,000 - $500,000

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Flight Attendant for an operation based at KLGB. The role provides personal services to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort during flights, including welcoming passengers, explaining safety equipment, and serving food and beverages. The ideal candidate is a flexible team player who can take on additional responsibilities and deliver superior service. Culinary experience and a passion for food are required; advanced culinary training is strongly preferred. The position requires schedule flexibility, worldwide travel availability, and the ability to deploy for up to 16 consecutive days.

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 savvy.
Flexibility and patience.
Ability to manage a 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.
Ability to operate all features of the Cabin Management Systems, all galley equipment, and cabin features, including berthing seats and converting the divan into a bed.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
High attention to detail.
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 by phone and in person with clients, coworkers, and pilots, including while the aircraft is in flight.
Physical ability 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 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 25–30 pounds from floor level to waist height.

Nice To Haves

Advanced culinary training.
Flight attendant-specific training from FlightSafety, FACTs, or a similar provider; candidates without formal training may be considered based on other qualifications but must complete initial flight attendant training before flight assignment.
Preference for FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar training completed within the past 12 months.
College degree.
Fluency in one or more foreign languages.
Experience with small children.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality client service and ensure passenger safety and comfort during flights.
Direct and assist passengers in emergencies.
Provide basic first aid, including CPR and AED, to passengers in distress.
Secure the cabin in accordance 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 onboard and sufficient for the 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 maintain 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.