Check Flight Attendant

Overview

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

About Us

Company Summary: As a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines and the fastest growing regional airline in the country, PSA offers a stable career path in aviation with unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. Teamwork and drive are at the heart of PSA. We are committed to growing our company where passion is shared, professional excellence is expected, and all people are valued and respected.

Our employees are committed to ensuring safe and reliable operations for the thousands of customers American trusts us with each and every day. We have an incredible team of more than 4,000 employees who do a tremendous job of operating more than 800 daily flights to nearly 100 destinations on behalf of American Airlines. Our immense growth provides a number of opportunities to join our team.

Culture: Not only is PSA an EEO and AAP employer, but also we seek to create an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are embraced and respected. We work hard to build and sustain a culture where people – team members and customers alike – feel safe, secure and happy. It is The PSA Way, which focuses on our goals, safety, respect, preparedness, professional excellence, and passion. This foundation reflects how we think, act, and communicate with one another and our customers.

Engaging our employees is extremely important to us, and we seek leaders who inspire, enable, and encourage others to succeed using the PSA Way as their model.

Benefits Summary

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), and supplementary options

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Check Flight Attendant is responsible for ensuring Flight Attendant competency and standardization through the performance of Flight Attendant Initial Operating Experience (IOE) and Line Proficiency Checks. This position carries out a variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to, evaluating and coaching Flight Attendant trainees to ensure performance standards are met and mentor new hire and line Flight Attendants.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote standardization, compliance, safe practices and quality customer service in accordance with company policies and procedures, FA, TSR and DOT regulations.
• Coordinate with other crewmembers to ensure a safe and reliable airline operation.
• Promote flight attendant standardization, compliance, safety and quality customer service in accordance with company policies and procedures, FAR, TSR and DOT regulations.
• Adherence to and education of uniform guidelines, possessing and maintaining a professional appearance and conduct and be in complete uniform compliance at all times while in uniform.
• Evaluate and coach Flight Attendant trainees to ensure performance standards are met.
• Provide on-the-job instruction and evaluation during Initial Operating Experience (IOE) on all aircraft types.
• Observe and evaluate flight attendant performance, appearance and conduce during Line Checks (annual, mentoring and sporadic) and provide coaching/mentoring as needed.
• Monitor and assist with training and administrative programs (when necessary), which may include presenting classroom materials for initial new hire, recurrent, re-qualification, and/or any other training as assigned by Inflight Standards and Inflight Training.
• Support the Inflight Department in achievement of Department and Corporate goals.
• Act as liaison for Flight Attendants, Inflight Management and other Departments.
• Be able to maintain and display a working knowledge of FAA requirements as well as Company and departmental standards, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the Company’s Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Attend training events (Check Flight Attendant Recurrent Training, Recurrent Flight Attendant Training, other training required by management)

Authorities:

• Take action, as deemed necessary, to resolve any problems or situations that may compromise safety or compliance.

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of Six (6) months Flight Attendant experience and certification
• Must have successfully completed all required training events. (Recurrent Training, Line Checks, other training required by management)
• Must successfully complete CFA Ground School Training and CFA Standardization and Certification Line Check
• Must be in good standing with the company
• Must be in possession of a valid US or Foreign Passport with applicable VISAs
• Must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the US
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.

Competencies

To be successful at PSA, you should be:

• Driven
• Reliable
• Caring
• Engaging Communicator
• Decisive
• Results Driven

To be successful in this position, you should be great at:

• Strong Initiative
• Independence/Autonomy
• Change Management 
• Team Building
• Training/Coaching
• Conflict Management 
• Continuous Improvement
• Progressive/Leading Edge
• Customer Focus
• Team Player/Collaborative
• Assertive
• Resourceful
• Accountable

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility:   NoneWork Environment: This job operates in a pressurized aircraft with cabin pressure altitudes of up to 8,000 feet for periods of up to two (2) hours. The average cabin pressure altitude is 4,000 feet. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is not a sedentary role. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; push and pull; lift weight up to 40 lbs; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.