Flight Attendant WestJet Encore Canada

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

Required skills

• Languages: English

• Must be 19 years of age or older
• The ability to communicate with an advanced level of written and spoken English is mandatory
• Bilingualism in one of the following languages would be considered an asset (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Punjabi, Hindi, Tagalog or Korean)
• 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 Encore operates) is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Pass (requires a 5-year traceable history, a clear criminal record and a Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident Card)
• A clear criminal background and Alcohol & Drug test is required
• Must be able to reach 183 cm or 72 inches flat-footed without shoes (emergency equipment requirement)
• Height must be 6’2” or less (including footwear with a 2 inch heel maximum)
• Must successfully pass a functional assessment – must be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 22 pounds overhead; Your functional capabilities must meet the essential functions of the Cabin Crew Member job
• Must successfully complete a 5-week full-time initial training program in Calgary and/or Toronto, as well as, annual training and any other training deemed necessary by the Company
• Must complete a first aid course prior to initial training at your own expense
• You will travel away from home (overnights are required)
• We need you to be flexible to work any shift that is assigned – the airline industry operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long
• Must be available for on call shifts and holding Reserve
• Must be able to adhere to strict uniform standards

Desired skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing exceptional customer service
• Must be able to solve problems and make quick decisions in the interest of crew and guests
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces
• Must be flexible and able to work a varied schedule
• Post-secondary education an asset