*Trainee Flight Attendant – Portuguese and English Bilingual
Description:
You are applying for the trainee flight attendant position at American Airlines.
All candidates must be willing to be based from any of our base locations including Boston, Chicago,
Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco, St. Louis,
New York City, or Washington D.C.
We are looking for great people that can:
- Set a high standard for consistent in-flight service that includes serving meal/beverages and selling onboard products
- Handle a wide variety of situations while in continuous contact with the public
- Work independently or as part of a team without supervision
- Ensure the safety and comfort of our customers
- Provide leadership by responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations
- Work in climates and locations across the globe and work variable shifts
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, walking and light lifting
- Long periods of standing and speaking
- Airports ramp operations are noisy and can be hazardous without due caution
- Extensive travel, must be able to spend consecutive nights away from home and endure all climates
- Alternative work schedules, including evenings weekends and holidays
- Ability to push or pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds
- Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds such as galley stowage bins and carry-on baggage
Qualifications
- Must be able to fluently speak Portuguese
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
- Competent in handling difficult situations, problem solving and complaint resolution
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; friendly reception of all customers
- Must present a professional image, may not have visible tattoos, facial, multiple or upper ear piercing, or
- extreme hair color or style while in Flight Attendant Uniform
- Work in climates and locations across the globe and work variable shifts
- Able to attend up to 8 1/2 weeks of training in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and move immediately to the city to which you are assigned as a base
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; college education or two years customer service experience preferred.
- Prior Airline experience is not required.
- Must be at least 20 years of age
- Must be in possession of a valid US or Foreign Passport with applicable VISAs
- Must possess the legal right to travel unrestricted to/from all countries that are served by American Airlines
- Travel documents must remain valid throughout all phases of training and employment
- Must have the right to work in the United States
To apply: http://careers.aa.com/en/ac/jobpost/4395
American Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
