Flight Attendant - IAC

IAC/Expedia Global is the flight department management company for IAC and Expedia operating a Global 6000, and Global 7500 based in Teterboro, NJ and a Legacy 450 in Des Moines, IA. This position is based out of Teterboro, NJ.

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

An 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 often times 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 executive as needed
• Thoughtfully anticipating and responding to the needs of all guests
• Maintain 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 cabin of aircraft, 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 computer on board
• Conducting pre-flight aircraft check lists, 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
• Previous experience in high-end hospitality 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 down stairs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree a plus
• Extensive international travel experience
• Additional language skills

Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000

The base salary range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of IAC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, IAC provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a generous 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).