Flight Attendant - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

Flight Attendant

US-VA-Dulles

Job ID: 2025-1246
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Flight Operations
Dulles

Overview

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and, grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

We proudly support a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

Responsibilities

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform duties as assigned by the pilot-in-command
• Direct and provide emergency assistance for passengers when necessary
• Administer basic first aid, CPR, and use AED on passengers and other crew in distress
• Conduct aircraft pre-flight procedures and ensure all safety, galley and cabin equipment are ready for flight
• Ensure passenger briefing meets or exceeds FAA regulations
• Follow company checklists for aircraft pre/post flight procedures
• Adhere to company policies and procedures found in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP), and all Corporate policy manuals
• Provide exceptional in-flight service
• Clean and ready the aircraft cabin and all storage bins
• Maintain galley stores and cabin supplies
• Submit in a timely fashion all required company paperwork, timesheets, and receipts when required for corporate purchases
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Flight Attendant specific training from FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar is preferred
• Candidates without formal Flight Attendant training will be considered based on other qualifications but must attend an initial flight attendant training course prior to flight assignment
• Preference given to candidates who have completed FlightSafety, FACTs, or similar training within the past 12 months

• A high school diploma and at least 1 year of previous Corporate Flight Attendant experience, or any experience as a Flight Attendant for an airline or commercial carrier

• Must be able to lift/move up to 62 pounds to:
  • remove emergency exit window
  • bring passenger baggage into aircraft via the baggage door
  • launch life raft in emergency situations
• Must have valid U.S. drivers license
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time while completing Flight Attendant duties
• Must be able to perform emergency evacuation procedures when needed
• Food Handling and Culinary Training preferred
• In Flight medical Training (CPR/AED/BBP) preferred within 12 months
• Must have no restrictions on Passport, VISA, or overall health for worldwide travel
• Must be willing work at the General Dynamics Corporate Headquarters Flight Operations facility Monday through Friday and as needed weekends, night shifts, and holidays
• Must have high level of attention to detail
• Must be technically savvy capable of operating complex cabin systems
• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by start date unless medical or religious exceptions apply
• Must live within a reasonable, commutable driving distance from the Flight Operations in Sterling, Virginia