Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant (YQT or YXL)

Wasaya’s Flight Attendants are responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers during flights. Based in either Thunder Bay or Sioux Lookout, they provide exceptional customer service while enforcing safety regulations, assisting with emergencies, and representing the airline in a professional manner. This is a full-time permanent position, with a competitive salary, that offers standby travel through many major airlines as an option for your days off, after completion of the mandatory probation period.

Duties

• Complete all duties and responsibilities for passenger safety and comfort, in accordance with the approved Wasaya Airways Flight Attendant Manual along with company policies.
• During an emergency, follow the instructions of the captain.
• Complete all required safety announcements and demonstrations.
• Plan, direct and control the service as required.
• Always conduct oneself with professionalism.
• Successfully complete all required Flight Attendant Training
• Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate within the workplace.
• Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers.
• Any other related duties as assigned,

Core Competencies

• Communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Decision making
• Positive attitude and professionalism
• Accountability and dependability
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Attentiveness/situational awareness

Experience

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel freely domestically.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Pass
• Professional and neat appearance
• Reliable transportation to and from airport
• Excellent computer skills, MS-Office preferable, proficient in use of internet and email
• Able to work in a team environment, as well as unsupervised.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail

Assets

• Post-Secondary education in a related field is an asset
• Previous Flight Attendant experience is an asset
• Previous airline experience is an asset
• The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset
• Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset

Working Conditions

• Travel is required.
• Overtime as required.
• Weekend and evening work is required.
• Overnights scheduled as needed.
• Availability on short notice.
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to loud noises, and other hazards of the job.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs. Repetitively.
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.

Benefits:

• Standby Travel benefit through applicable airlines.
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required