Flight crew Jobs in Chicago, IL

Flight Attendant Trainee

Are you ready to explore the world of possibilities at 35,000 feet and beyond? As a Flight Attendant at American Airlines, you'll bring professionalism, care, and commitment to safety to every flight with our promise of caring for people on life's journey. With over 130,000 team members at American, each one of us has a unique role to play in the success of the airline while creating exceptional experiences for our customers. Join our team and be part of a journey where you'll grow, lead with integrity, and unlock opportunities for you and your family to see the world.

You'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, care, and comfort of every customer while building leadership, confidence, and adaptability that lasts a lifetime. You'll represent our brand with professionalism and pride, as part of a trusted, purpose-driven team making a difference every flight. You'll create welcoming, memorable experiences for every passenger - anticipating needs, actively listening, responding with care, and ensuring every customer feels valued and respected from boarding to landing. Whether you stay in the skies or grow into leadership or corporate roles, this is your entry point into a world of opportunity at American Airlines.

As a Flight Attendant Trainee at American, you'll begin your journey with a comprehensive 6 week unpaid training program that equips you to become a certified safety professional, service expert, and trusted representative of our brand. Once certified, you'll be responsible for :

• Ensuring the safety and comfort of every customer, consistently following FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Responding with leadership and composure to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Meeting high standards of dependability and professionalism to ensure on-time departures and seamless operations.
• Demonstrating adaptability and resilience by handling long hours and irregular schedules, while staying composed in a dynamic environment.
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and performance standards, including uniform and appearance guidelines.
• Working independently without direct supervision, while remaining a collaborative and dependable member of the flight crew.
• Providing exceptional in-flight service, including serving hot and cold meals / beverages and selling onboard products.
• Handling a wide variety of customer-facing situations, both on and off the aircraft, with professionalism and care.
• Operating in diverse global environments, including various climates and time zones.

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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. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.