Careers

Location	Thunder Bay or Sioux Lookout
Status	Full Time
Department	Flight Operations
Deadline	Until Filled

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Wasaya Airways LP thanks all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, accommodations are available throughout the selection process.

Wasaya gives preference to Indigenous peoples.