Aer Lingus

Company Name: Aer Lingus
Position: Cabin Crew / Flight Attendants - Washington Dulles
Description: Cabin Crew / Flight Attendants - Washington Dulles
Ref: CCIAD/SEP10

In 2011 Aer Lingus will celebrate 75 years of providing
excellent customer service by Cabin Crew recognised for
their winning smiles, friendliness and professionalism at
all times.

Aer Lingus currently operates a daily scheduled service
between Washington Dulles and Madrid in conjunction
with our code-share partner United Airlines. We fly Airbus
A330, twin aisle aircraft and provide a business and
economy class service.

We are currently looking for additional Cabin Crew to join
this base with its evolving, vibrant team. We are looking for
a number of cabin crew to start immediately and others
that will be put on a holding pool from which future
vacancies that may occur, may be filled.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:
Responsible for safety and standards throughout the
cabin of an A330 twin class aircraft.
Ensure compliance with company policy/procedures in
accordance with the Aer Lingus Operations Manuals.
Maintain onboard standards of excellence.
Consistently deliver service beyond our customers
expectations.
As part of our Washington Dulles team contribute to the
delivery of a reliable, punctual and enjoyable service.
Ensure on-board sales targets are met/exceeded.
Responsible for inflight sales revenues and stock control.

To be considered for a position as Aer Lingus Cabin Crew,
applicants must be able to meet the following criteria:

Possess / Demonstrate:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong emotional intelligence skills.
Well-developed teamwork skills with leadership potential.
Proven customer service skills and an awareness of our
customers expectations.
Strong sales skills and target driven.
Self motivated, flexible and adaptable.
Professional with a positive attitude to work.
Awareness of commercial priorities in an ever changing
environment.

Essential Criteria:
Resident within a 150 mile road/rail commute of
Washington Dulles Airport.
Must be a United States citizen or authorised to work in the
United States without restrictions.
Possess a current passport, which allows unrestricted
travel in and out of foreign countries.
Be at least 21 years of age by the closing date of
application.
Ability to fluently speak, read, write and understand the
English language.
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
At least 2 years experience in a direct Customer
Service/Sales environment.
Must fulfil government-required criminal background
checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to
airport security identification display areas. Must secure
airport authority and/or U.S. Customs security badges, if
applicable.
Prepared to undertake a pre selection training course that
could last up to 7 weeks and may take place entirely in
Ireland.

Physical Requirements:
A minimum of 5ft 2in (1.58m) in height, with weight in
proportion, such that the ability to perform all job functions
is not impacted or hindered, and able to stretch to reach 6
feet, 3 inches or higher.
Physically fit - able to stand for long periods of time, able to
push/pull/lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, able to
push/pull/move beverage cart weighing up to 220 pounds,
and able to reach all emergency equipment onboard the
aircraft.
Must have 20/20 correctable vision in each eye.
Be prepared to work varying shifts and
irregular/unsociable hours that include weekends &
nights.
Be prepared to spend time away (consecutive overnights)
from base in Europe and time on call.
Able to pass post-offer physical abilities assessment.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Competent swimmer, able to swim 25 metres in a pool
and tread water.
Be willing to adhere to all Aer Lingus uniform standards,
including that no tattoos, body piercings or tongue rings
are visible in the Aer Lingus Uniform. Tattoos may not be
covered with adhesive bandages or by other methods, to
render them not visible.

Desirable Criteria:
Have at least 1 year's flying experience as a Cabin Crew
member in the last 5 years (not essential) on a
commercial jet operation (i.e. airline carrying circa 80 plus
passengers).
Fluent in another major European language such as
Spanish, Italian, German or French (both written and
spoken).

To apply for these positions:
Please complete the CCIAD/SEP10 Application Form and
return it by email to usrecruit@aerlingus.com.

Please type "Ref: CCIAD/SEP10" in the subject line to
ensure that your application reaches us promptly.

Closing date for receipt of application is 12:00 PM ET on
September 23, 2010.

* Please note: that if the volume of candidates meeting all
essential criteria is high, Aer Lingus will then take
desirable criteria into account. This means that even
though you may meet all essential criteria, your application
may not be progressed.

Aer Lingus is an equal opportunities employer.

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