Flight Attendant

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 757-200, 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title: Flight Attendant

Location: Orlando, FL

Department: Inflight

Reports To: Director of Inflight & Crew Management

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the responsibilities detailed in the Safety Management System Manual

• Maintains all manuals issued by National Airlines in current form.

• Familiarizes all aspects of the flight including but not limited to: Cabin Safety, Cabin Service, Aircraft/Passenger security requirements, Passenger Manifest, including special needs passengers, and any additional information provided by the Pilot-in-Command, Second-in-command and/or Operations Control

• Follows and enforces safety and security in accordance with company policies and procedures including ensuring the safety of our guests in compliance with all Federal Aviation requirements.

• Actively promotes a service culture that emphasizes learning, continuous improvement, effective communication and adherence to the highest safety and service standards in accordance with all National Airlines approved/accepted manuals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualification & Skills:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Legally Authorized to work in the United States

• Must have valid U.S. passport or other passport and green card for international travel without restrictions prior to attending training with a minimum of 12 months expiration date.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Must pass a 10-year Background check including an FAA required fingerprint based criminal history records check.

• Test negative on an FAA mandated pre- employment drug test, and on subsequent tests under the National Airlines drug and alcohol testing policy applicable to employees occupying safety sensitive positions.

• Must be willing to comply with necessary pre-employment checks mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• Must attend and successfully complete the 6-week National Airlines Flight Attendant training without any interruptions.

• Must obtain Flight Attendant Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration

• Successful candidates will be based in Orlando, FL (MCO) and must be able to comply with National Airlines Reserve and Scheduling policies.

• Orlando or Central Florida Residents preferred.

• Ability to work flexible hours, days, nights, and holidays and be able to be away from base for periods up to 18 days (about 2 and a half weeks) per month.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable.

• Must comply with all authorities, laws that have jurisdiction over operations that are conducted over the high seas or within a foreign country.

• Must obtain the required vaccinations and inoculations to adhere to health requirements of the destinations that we serve.

• Comfortable utilizing basic functions of electronic devices

• Must be able to interact with passengers and co-workers in a professional manner.

• One (1) year of direct customer service work experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be at least 5’ 2” tall to reach emergency equipment in the overhead bins.

• Able to lift up to 49 pounds from floor to overhead bin, push/pull services carts weighing up to 250 pounds, open and close aircraft doors and emergency exits without assistance.

• Able to bend, stoop, and stretch repeatedly.

• Must be able to lift carryon luggage into the overhead compartments.

• Must be able and willing to serve peanuts, or meals containing shellfish/seafood, beef, and pork.

• Able to work with animals and around other allergens and products including latex.

• Must be able to carry personal luggage using air stairs to board the aircraft.

• Ability to stand/ walk for long periods of time

• Ability to sit in an aircraft jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.

National Airlines requires all team members to complete a record in National’s Vaccination Tracking Tool. Team Members may opt to provide records documenting their fully vaccinated status or agree to comply with weekly COVID-19 testing and reporting. Requests for medical and religious exemptions for those who cannot be vaccinated will be considered with substantiating documentation.