Flight Attendant WestJet Canada

WestJet is looking for cabin crew to be based in Calgary. 

Required skills

• Languages: English

• Must be able to communicate with an advanced level of written and spoken English.
• Candidates must be proficient in reading the English language as one requirement to be successful in the completion of training.
• Customer service experience an asset
• Must be able to solve problems and make quick decisions in the interest of safety, crew, or traveler needs.
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces.
• Must be flexible and able to work a varied schedule
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Must hold a current valid passport; where a Canadian Passport is not held, a Canadian Permanent Resident card (accompanied with all individual Visas necessary to enable you to perform the duties of a Cabin Crew Member wherever WestJet operates) is required.
• Must be able to reach 204 cm without shoes and the ability to raise on the balls of the feet.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card (requires a 5-year traceable history, a clear criminal record and a Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident Card).
• Must be able to travel internationally (United States and beyond) without restrictions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 22 pounds’ overhead.
• Must successfully complete an initial training program, no absence from training is permitted.
• Must be able to travel away from home for an extended period.
• Must be ready and willing to work 24h/7d/365y; must be able to work any hour of the day, and any day of the week or year.
• Must be available for reserve shifts. When on call for reserve, Cabin Crew Members must be contactable and able to report to work within a prescribed period of time.
• Must pass a WestJet Post Offer Employment Test
• WestJet is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our employees, and our travelers. As per our Alcohol and Drug Policy all offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test.

Other information

Benefits:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win  
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs