Flight Attendant, Trans Capital Air

Location	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Employer	Trans Capital Air
Salary	Open
Job Type	Contract / Flight Attendant Job
Date Posted	9-Jan-2012 (apply by 8-Feb-2012)

Job Description

Company Information:
Trans Capital Air is a charter airline company, whose main office is based out of the Toronto Island Airport. Trans Capital Air Ltd. operates air transport services OVERSEAS for the United Nations on peacekeeping and relief missions. Trans Capital Air is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description:
Trans Capital Air Flight Attendants are responsible for maintaining a high level of Cabin Safety as per Transport Canada requirements in challenging environments overseas. They are ambassadors representing Trans Capital Air with a high level of customer service in-flight. The Trans Capital Air Flight Attendant handles diverse and challenging situations with poise and diplomacy while making an immediate and lasting positive impression.

Essential Functions:
- Perform safety related duties as outlined in the Flight Attendant Manual as per Transport Canada Regulations.
- Display a caring disposition and treat each customer as an individual.
- Consistently deliver friendly and approachable customer service.
- Anticipate and respond quickly and pleasantly to our customer needs.

Work Environment:
- May consist of long hours in confined spaces under varying conditions, including turbulence
- Varied and changing work schedules and shifts, which may include on-call demands, time zone changes, extended time away from home, work on weekends and on statutory holidays
- Position requires strenuous physical work; must be able to life, push and pull heavy items or equipment

Training:
Flight Attendant training covers various components including government rules and regulations, emergency procedures, security regulations, Trans Capital Air policies and procedures, aviation first aid and customer service. To become a Flight Attendant, the candidate undergoes as intensive full-time training for three (3) weeks. Training includes pre-course assignments as well as written and practical examinations requiring many hours of study.

Once the candidate has successfully completed the Flight Attendant Initial Training, they must successfully complete an annual recurrent training program and any other training initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
- Safety conscious
- Must accept assignment to work overseas a minimum of 3 months at a time on a rotational schedule
- Possess a valid passport
- Minimum age - 19 years
- At least 1 year of post secondary education
- Able to meet our medical standards
- Able to obtain and maintain all required security clearances
- Well-groomed and self-confident
- Must successfully complete our three week initial training program
- Customer service experience an asset

Priority will be given to candidates completely fluent in English and French. Fluency in English or French and one or more of the following languages will be considered an asset: Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, and Afrikaans.

Abilities:
- Learn, retain and apply technical and procedural information
- Show enthusiasm, pride and commitment to Trans Capital Air services, policies and procedures
- Interact and work effectively with people, sometimes under difficult and stressful circumstances

We thank all applicants however only successful candidates will be contacted.