Express Jet

Company Name: ExpressJet
Position: Flight Attendant (Cleveland, Newark, Houston, Chicago)
Description: Location: Crew Bases - CLE, EWR, IAH, & ORD
Job Code: 322

Job Description:
Flight Attendants are responsible for ensuring the safety
and comfort of ExpressJet customers. ExpressJet fly’s a
fleet of regional jets that are configured for 50 passengers,
requiring only one Flight Attendant. Flight Attendants must
learn to interact with people from around the world,
respecting individual customs and cultures while
recognizing different comfort levels people have with flying.
Two important traits you will need to succeed as a flight
attendant are flexibility and a positive attitude. We value
dependability and strong customer service skills to ensure
the comfort of our passengers. You must read and
converse fluently in English. This position will be subject to
pre-employment and random DOT drug testing.

Educational Requirements:
A verifiable high school diploma is the minimum
requirement for the flight attendant position. A flight
attendant or customer service training courses is
preferred. In addition to previous training, all newly hired
flight attendants receive a minimum of four weeks of
formal training by ExpressJet.

Other Requirements for Flight Attendants:
Those who want to work as flight attendants must be at
least 21 years old. Airlines prefer to hire flight attendants
who have experience working with the public. There are
also height requirements as flight attendants must be able
to reach overhead bins but does not exceed 5’9”. All new
hires must complete a background check, fingerprint
check, and drug test prior to attending the training program.

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

· Lift luggage up to 75 lbs
· Lift liquor kit up to 35 lbs
· Lift beverage trays up to 12 lbs
· Lift special needs passenger up to 150 lbs
· Lift ice bags and meal trays up to 3 lbs
· Open and close and aircraft door with a force up to
39 lbs with includes pushing and pulling motion
· Push or pull a beverage or meal cart with a force up
to 29 lbs
· Able to walk with at a slow gait, balance required
· Able to stand with balance in flight
· Able to sit, climb, stoop/bend, reach, twist, and
crouch for long periods of time

Placement for Flight Attendants:
During training, the flight attendants are assigned a base
in which they will work. The bases are Houston, TX,
Newark, NJ, Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL. Although flight
attendants are not required to live full time in their base
city, they are required to set up some type of living
arrangement that will enable them to be available to fly as
needed at the Flight Attendant’s expense.

Once training is completed, new flight attendants are
placed on reserve status where they could remain for a
minimum of one year. This means they work when called
upon to fill in for absent or vacationing flight attendants or
on extra flights. The Flight Attendants must be able to get
to their assigned base airport within 60 minutes of call out.
After being on reserve status, flight attendants bid for
regular assignments, and generally get their choices
based on airline system seniority.

Compensation for Flight Attendants:
The starting salary is $19.00 per flight hour with a
guarantee of 80 hours per month. This equals $1520.00
per month and $18,240.00 per year gross earnings. In
addition, flight attendants are paid a per diem of $1.80 for
each hour of active duty.

A Day in a Flight Attendant's Life:
On a typical day a flight attendant will:
· Proceed to the airport and park in a remote parking
lot to take an employee bus to the terminal
· Locate their assigned aircraft from their schedule
and wait for their crew to board
· Be briefed by the aircraft captain on emergency
evacuation procedures, coordination of the crew, the
length of the flight, expected weather conditions, and
special information having to do with passengers
· Make sure that first-aid kits and other emergency
equipment are aboard and in working order
· Assess the passenger cabin to make sure there are
adequate supplies of food and beverage
· Greet passengers as they enter the aircraft, check
their tickets, answer any questions pertaining to the flight
and assist them with carry-on bag stowage
· Instruct passengers in the use of emergency
equipment and exit row seating requirements
· Check to see that passengers' seat belts are
fastened, seats are in the upright position, and bags are
properly stowed prior to takeoff
· Assist passengers in the event of an emergency
· Reassure passengers in the event of turbulence
· Direct passengers off of the aircraft in the event they
must evacuate due to an emergency situation
· Distribute beverages and snacks
· Help those needing assistance, e.g. small children,
elderly or disabled passengers
· Administer first aid to ill patients
· Prepare reports on passengers' medical problems,
lost and found articles, and condition of cabin equipment
· Remain overnight in company selected hotels. The
normal schedule for a first year Flight Attendant may
consist of 5 nights away from base at a time for up to 3
times per month.

Job Grade: Flight Attendant Pay Scale

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