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This individual will also administer training for all contract flight attendants to ensure the highest level of flight safety, customer service, and efficiency. The Sr Flight Attendant is responsible ...

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This individual will also administer training for all contract flight attendants to ensure the highest level of flight safety, customer service, and efficiency. The Sr Flight Attendant is responsible ...

Senior Flight Attendant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

This individual will also administer training for all contract flight attendants to ensure the highest level of flight safety, customer service, and efficiency. The Sr Flight Attendant is responsible ...

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May direct contract flight attendant when needed. Demonstrated Skill in: * Customer service. * Ability to learn and understand flight operation procedures, policies, and safety regulations. * Working ...

$125 - $150/hr

Direct and coordinate flight attendants (internal and contract) to maintain consistency, timing, and presentation standards * Interface with Executive Assistants and key stakeholders to align ...

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Our flight attendants always keep safety as their number-one priority and always bring their best ... First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract) * Visit afahorizon.org/ to view the latest collective ...

Wages are governed by the contract agreed upon between Envoy and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) * Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges ...

Our flight attendants always keep safety as their number-one priority and always bring their best ... First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract) * Visit afahorizon.org/ to view the latest collective ...

Wages are governed by the contract agreed upon between Envoy and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) * Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges ...

Our flight attendants always keep safety as their number-one priority and always bring their best ... First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract) * Visit afahorizon.org/ to view the latest collective ...

Our flight attendants always keep safety as their number-one priority and always bring their best ... First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract) * Visit afahorizon.org/ to view the latest collective ...

Our flight attendants always keep safety as their number-one priority and always bring their best ... First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract) * Visit afahorizon.org/ to view the latest collective ...

Our flight attendants always keep safety as their number-one priority and always bring their best ... First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract) * Visit afahorizon.org/ to view the latest collective ...

Wages are governed by the contract agreed upon between Envoy and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) * Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges ...

Our flight attendants always keep safety as their number-one priority and always bring their best ... First year step rate: $20.66 (per contract) * Visit afahorizon.org/ to view the latest collective ...

Wages are governed by the contract agreed upon between Envoy and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) * Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges ...

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How much do contract flight attendant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract flight attendant in the United States is $47,079.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract flight attendant?

A Contract Flight Attendant is a freelance cabin crew member who works on a per-trip or temporary basis instead of being a full-time employee with an airline. They are typically hired by private jet operators, corporate flight departments, or charter companies to provide in-flight service, safety oversight, and passenger comfort. Responsibilities include catering coordination, emergency preparedness, and ensuring a seamless travel experience. Contract Flight Attendants have flexible schedules and may work on short notice, often traveling to various locations worldwide. This role requires prior flight attendant experience, specialized training, and excellent customer service skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract flight attendant?

To thrive as a Contract Flight Attendant, you need in-depth knowledge of in-flight safety procedures, excellent customer service abilities, and relevant experience, often supported by FAA certification and CPR/First Aid training. Familiarity with cabin management systems, in-flight emergency equipment, and scheduling tools is typically expected. Exceptional communication, flexibility, and discretion are standout soft skills, especially when serving high-profile or diverse clientele. Possessing these skills ensures passenger safety, smooth operations, and top-tier service, which are crucial in dynamic and independently-managed aviation environments.

What are the typical work schedules and travel demands for contract flight attendants?

Contract flight attendants often work on an as-needed basis, with assignments that can range from single-day trips to extended international travel lasting several days or weeks. Schedules tend to be irregular and may involve last-minute requests, requiring a high degree of flexibility and readiness to travel on short notice. Unlike airline-employed attendants, contract flight attendants typically negotiate their availability and can choose assignments that fit their preferences and lifestyle. This independence offers a unique work-life balance but also means that periods of high travel can alternate with time off between contracts. It’s important to be adaptable and maintain open communication with employers and crew to successfully manage these demands.

Do contract flight attendants have contracts?

Yes, contract flight attendants typically sign employment agreements that outline their terms of employment, including pay, schedule, and responsibilities. These contracts are standard in the industry to formalize the working relationship between the airline and the flight attendant. The contracts may vary depending on the airline and the specific contract type, such as short-term or long-term assignments.

How much do contract flight attendants make?

Contract flight attendants typically earn between $25,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, flight hours, and the airline or contracting company. Pay can vary based on the number of flights, tips, and additional allowances for overnight stays or training.

How to become a contract flight attendant?

To become a contract flight attendant, candidates typically need to meet airline requirements such as age, height, and language skills, and obtain necessary certifications like CPR and first aid. Experience in customer service and a professional appearance are also important, along with passing background checks and training programs. Contract flight attendants often work on a freelance basis or through staffing agencies, with schedules varying based on airline needs.
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Infographic showing various Contract Flight Attendant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,079 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

Position Summary:

Sony Corporation of America is seeking a Senior (Sr) Flight Attendant. The Sr Flight Attendant advises the Chief Pilot in all matters of flight attendant safety, management and policy. The Sr Flight Attendant will assist the Trip Captain in the conduct of the assigned flight and shares responsibility for safety of flight relevant to the passengers and cabin of the aircraft. This individual will be responsible for ordering all aircraft catering during the assigned flights. This individual will also administer training for all contract flight attendants to ensure the highest level of flight safety, customer service, and efficiency. The Sr Flight Attendant is responsible for maintaining stock inventories along with passenger special need lists and request items.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities fall into four general categories: operational, administrative, planning and training however additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor or Captain on trips. The Sr Flight Attendant, infrequently maybe required to report to the office as necessary for administrative/management duties.

Operational:

  • Perform duties as assigned by Chief Pilot or Vice President of Aviation.
  • Is responsible to the Captain for all assigned inflight duties, adherence to the SOP and proper use of Crew Resource Management procedures.
  • Primary inflight responsibility is to assist passengers during aircraft emergencies or other life-threatening conditions.
  • Normal inflight responsibility is to provide highest level of passenger service to aircraft users and their guests while adhering to appropriate operation manual guidance.
  • Facilitate and ensure communication between passengers, crewmembers and administrators of the Flight Department.
  • Administer on site first aid including AED/CPR with the assistance of inflight medical service providers, when necessary.
  • Maintain operational knowledge of galley located controls, cabin safety and audio/visual systems and cabin lighting systems for all aircraft flown.
  • Ensure the aircraft is stocked, the catering is correct and stowed, and the cabin is in a presentable condition before passengers are boarded.
  • Order catering in accordance with trip sheet, Passenger Profile Database, and passenger requests IAW FOM cost containment guidelines as well as serve food to passengers and crew during flight.
  • Maintain cabin cleanliness during flight and cabin/equipment clean up after each flight.
  • Ensure that aircraft is completely restocked, cleaned, and ready for next flight, including tableware and linen cleaning, after returning to either the TEB or LAX base.

Administrative:

  • Maintain and hold a valid passport and any required visas as well as current ID Cards required by the Sony FOM.
  • Participate in and help maintain the Passenger Profile Database with user specific inflight requirements, requests, and preferences.
  • Manage all audiovisual equipment and media (DVDs and CDs) to include ordering, inventory, and stocking aircraft.
  • Monitors Flight Attendant uniforms and provides status input to Chief Pilot.
  • Report as necessary for administrative/management duties and may include duties in support of Office/Scheduling staff.

Planning:

  • Assist Scheduling with assignments and other crewing considerations when contract flight attendants are assigned to cover Company trips.
  • Maintain inflight service plan and develop highest standard of customer service through input to the Sony Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and Sony Fixed Wing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual.
  • Collaborates annually with Chief Pilot, Training Captain, and Standardization Captain to develop SOP Review exams (JUL).
  • Uses applicable portions of the above manuals to maintain the Contract Flight Attendant Handbook.
  • When purchasing new aircraft, responsible for providing cabin design specification input.
  • Monitor all cabin equipment requirements. Develop obsolesce plan and associated replacement budget. Submit budgeting and ordering requests through Chief Pilot.
  • Manage aircraft supply lockers and ensure inventory orders are submitted for approval by the Chief Pilot.
  • Manage a system for aircraft cabin stock room inventory rotation; ensuring items are utilized in order of expiration, are disposed of when expired, and replenished as necessary.
  • Coordinate flight attendant effort in attaining Department cost-containment program goals and objectives.

Training:

  • Develop and conduct in-house flight attendant training seminars and departmental flight attendant focus discussions.
  • Assist in initial in-house training for newly hired and contract flight attendants.
  • Maintains a mentor status to non-Sr Flight Attendants.
  • Oversees out-sourced initial training process with vendors.

Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

  • Requires a minimum of five years of related work experience as a corporate or private flight attendant with extensive international experience.
  • Aviation training or management related background desirable.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills and thorough working knowledge of food service and passenger relations.
  • Possess a current first aid card and is AED/CPR qualified.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology".

Benefits:

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family's physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
  • Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability plans
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
  • Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs:

  • Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
  • Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
  • Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
  • Matching gift program
  • A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
  • Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
  • Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
  • Annual incentive bonus

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $160,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 10%. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page:www.sonyjobs.com. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contactcareers@sonyusa.combefore submitting any information.

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