IntroAre you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the
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Flight Attendant Trainee
Job Description:

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow yourexpertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancingyour career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

AMERICAN AIRLINES IS LOOKING FOR THE BEST!

Why youll love this job

We are in the business of serving the travel needs of our customers. A warm welcome, dependable, gracious respanable service, and a safe and comfortable feeling make our customers journey something they will always remember.

Our flight attendants are proud of this rich tradition - pride you can share when you embark on a career representing American Airlines as an onboard crewmember. Our Flight attendants are the face of American Airlines and are service professionals of the highest caliber, with a desire, drive, and passion to provide outstanding service. If you have a track record of dependability and are a highly customer-focused individual who strives for the best and takes pride in getting the job done, we would like to hear from you.

What youll do

We are seeking great people who can:

  • Set a high standard of consistent in-flight service that includes serving hot and cold meals/beverages and selling onboard products
  • Handle a wide variety of situations while in continuous contact with the public, both on and off the aircraft
  • Work independently while still being part of a collaborative team and 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
  • Meet our high standards of dependability to ensure our flights are on time.
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and attendance/performance standards
  • Adhere to alternative work schedules, including evenings and weekend
  • Demonstrating your ability to adapt to the flight attendant lifestyle
What youll do (cont.)

**All candidates must be willing to attend up to 6 1/2 weeks of unpaid training in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and, if you graduate from training class, move immediately to any of our base locations including:

  • BOS (Boston, MA)
  • CLT (Charlotte, NC)
  • DCA (Washington, DC)
  • DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX)
  • JFK/LGA (New York City, NY)
  • LAX (Los Angeles, CA)
  • MIA (Miami, FL)
  • ORD (Chicago, IL)
  • PHL (Philadelphia, PA)
  • PHX (Phoenix, AZ)
All youll need for success

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 20 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Height and weight must allow for the safe operation of the aircraft and may not exceed specific aircraft dimensions (for example, must be able to sit in a jump seat and fasten the harness, move throughout the cabin aisle, and operate emergency exits).
  • Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
  • Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and background check
  • Must be in possession of a valid U.S. or Foreign Passport with applicable VISAs
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States and ability to travel unrestricted to/from all states and countries that are served by American Airlines
  • Willing to relocate based on the company’s operational needs if applicable
  • Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours if needed
  • Able to be on call and available to report for duty in your assigned base (reserve duty). Reserve duty may continue for an undetermined amount of years.
  • Must be able to professionally represent the American Airlines brand while in the Flight Attendant uniform; no visible tattoos, no more than one (1) earring per ear
  • Ability to attend up to 6 1/2 weeks of unpaid training in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and, if employed, move immediately to the city to which you are assigned as a base

Required Skills

  • Ability to read, write, make announcements,, give emergency orders, and communicate in the English Language
  • Ability to perform all safety-related procedures
  • Must be service-oriented
  • Self-starter, must have a positive attitude and a strong desire for success
  • Skilled in handling difficult situations, problem solving, complaint resolution, and conflict de-escalation
  • Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Ability to perform assigned duties, including standing for extended periods of time
  • Physical abilities consistent with day-to-day operations and duties (e.g. lifting luggage, window exits, standard door operating procedures), including the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
  • Ability to close overhead storage compartments with a maximum push/pull force of approximately fifty (50) pounds
  • Assist disabled passengers during the flight into and out of the Inflight wheelchair, then transporting them as needed
  • Ability to push/pull beverage and food carts on wheels up and down inclines with a maximum force of approximately sixty (60) pounds
  • Extensive travel, ability to spend consecutive nights away from home and endure all climates
  • Adhere to alternative work schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours if needed
What youll get


Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

  • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our globalnetwork.
  • Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offervirtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
  • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and supportyou need.
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
  • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping teammembers reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for peopleon life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Company Details
American Airlines
1 Skyview Dr.
Fort Worth, Texas 76155 USA
jobs.aa.com
42 Open Jobs Available
Embark on an adventure with a commitment to service, excellence and humanity. Our team is what powers our airline. We are proudly dedicated to our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey, including connecting our customers to the people and places...

Benefits:
American wants to support you on your life’s journey at work, at home and at play. Whether it’s free financial planning consultations, robust benefits options or help finding a caregiver for loved ones, our team members have access to countless resources — beginning on day one. We understand that in order for you to do your job well, you and your loved ones need to be taken care of — so that’s our priority, too.

Health Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and more available on date of hire.

401(k) plan
Available upon hire and depending on the workgroup, eligible for employer contributions after one year.

Travel Perks
Travel privileges for you, your family and friends across the American global network.

Well-being programs
Resources, events and support for your physical, financial and emotional well-being.

Education Foundation
Higher education scholarship grants for eligible dependents.

Family support
Emergency assistance from the Family Fund for you and your family in times of need.

Deals & Discounts
Savings on hundreds of products and services including hotels, electronics, lawn care, cellular plans, and more.

Fly Higher Learning
Programs and online learning platforms to support you on your career journey

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas

Supported Models:
737, 777, 767, 757, 737, 787, A321, A319, MD-80
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Job Info
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
American Airlines
1 Skyview Dr.
Fort Worth, Texas 76155 USA
jobs.aa.com
42 Open Jobs Available
Embark on an adventure with a commitment to service, excellence and humanity. Our team is what powers our airline. We are proudly dedicated to our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey, including connecting our customers to the people and places...

Benefits:
American wants to support you on your life’s journey at work, at home and at play. Whether it’s free financial planning consultations, robust benefits options or help finding a caregiver for loved ones, our team members have access to countless resources — beginning on day one. We understand that in order for you to do your job well, you and your loved ones need to be taken care of — so that’s our priority, too.

Health Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and more available on date of hire.

401(k) plan
Available upon hire and depending on the workgroup, eligible for employer contributions after one year.

Travel Perks
Travel privileges for you, your family and friends across the American global network.

Well-being programs
Resources, events and support for your physical, financial and emotional well-being.

Education Foundation
Higher education scholarship grants for eligible dependents.

Family support
Emergency assistance from the Family Fund for you and your family in times of need.

Deals & Discounts
Savings on hundreds of products and services including hotels, electronics, lawn care, cellular plans, and more.

Fly Higher Learning
Programs and online learning platforms to support you on your career journey

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas

Supported Models:
737, 777, 767, 757, 737, 787, A321, A319, MD-80

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