FLIGHT ATTENDANT

IAC

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Job Information

About Us:

IAC/Expedia Global, LLC is the flight department management company for IAC and Expedia operating a Global Express and Global XRS with bases in Teterboro, NJ and Seattle, WA. This position is based out of Teterboro, NJ.

The Opportunity:

Title: Flight Attendant
Location: Teterboro, NJ
Reports to: Director, Flight Operations

We are seeking a Flight Attendant to assist in supporting company executives during flight travel. Of the highest importance, our candidate will provide our executives and guests with outstanding customer service while performing all necessary duties as requested by the pilot in command. The candidate will not only provide excellent and efficient food service but also will be extremely attentive to all guests. The candidate will anticipate guest needs and proactively address them with thoughtful planning and service.

Aviation background is NOT REQUIRED for this position, as the chosen candidate will be provided with training upon hiring. This role will require a great deal of travel, both domestic and international. Trips may take place during weekends and holidays, and can oftentimes span the duration of several weeks.
Responsibilities:

  • Providing excellent and efficient wait service on board plane including prepping and serving food and beverages
  • Available 24/7 on all trips to assist executives as needed
  • Thoughtfully anticipating and responding to the needs of all guests
  • Maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality regarding executives and guests of the aircraft
  • Planning all menus and ordering catering; Including personally shopping for certain menu items/requests
  • Full responsibility for the aircraft cabin, including budgeting, purchasing, and stocking of consumables, floral arrangements, magazines/newspapers, toiletries, and other aircraft amenities
  • Light Prep/Cook work and bartending duties on board aircraft
  • Detail cleaning and readying the cabin interior for flight; clean up after guests post-flight
  • Arranging dry cleaning of all aircraft linens, blankets, and pillows
  • Arranging and delivering for executives' baggage to be returned to appropriate residences or hotels
  • Responsibility for checking executives in/out of hotels and coordinating ground travel with office staff
  • Performing basic IT functions for the computer onboard
  • Conducting pre-flight aircraft checklists, ensuring that all safety, galley, and cabin equipment is ready for flight
  • Providing emergency direction for passengers when necessary
  • Preparing passengers and cabin for compliance with all FAA safety regulations
Requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 200 days a year with frequent overnight trips including weekends & holidays
  • Valid Passport and authorized to work and travel in the US
  • MUST have previous experience in high-end hospitality, C-Suite executive assistant experience, or catering/wait staff at fine dining establishments
  • High level of confidentiality regarding executives, guests, and business/personal information.
  • Excellent customer service skills and a “can-do” attitude
  • Proactive, resourceful, and professional at all times
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to fifty pounds of luggage/supplies while walking up and downstairs
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
  • Extensive international travel experience
  • Experience working in five-star hospitality establishments
  • Additional language skills

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