Senior Flight Attendant
Now Hiring: Senior Flight Attendant
Why This Role?
- OPPORTUNITY: Earn extra income as a Senior Flight Attendant
- Hiring: Air France
- Worksite: Des Plaines Area
- Work in Des Plaines, IL.
- Join Air France and grow your skills.
What We Offer
- Starting Pay: €35k-€45k/yr (€38.50/hr)
- Perks: Flexible scheduling.
- Join a top-rated team in Des Plaines.
The Vibe
Elegance, style, and uncompromising safety. We represent the art of travel. We are seeking highly experienced aviation professionals to step into senior cabin crew roles. Elevate your career beyond basic airport jobs and standard airlines jobs. Bring your vast experience to a brand that treats the cabin like a flying boutique, demanding sophisticated service and rigorous operational control.
Your Mission
- Sophisticated Hospitality: Execute complex gastronomy services, presenting high-end cuisine and champagne with effortless flair.
- Zone Leadership: Take charge of specific aircraft zones, ensuring junior crew members execute safety checks and service timelines to absolute perfection.
- Operational Tact: Manage demanding, high-profile passengers with deep emotional intelligence and cultural sophistication.
The Payoff
Enjoy a premium European lifestyle with excellent wage progression, extensive guaranteed holiday leave, highly discounted interline travel, and comprehensive family health benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Senior Flight Attendant position pay at Air France?
This role offers a pay range of €35,000 - €45,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, base/airport, seniority, and shift at Air France in Des Plaines.
Where is this Senior Flight Attendant job based?
This position is based at the airport serving Des Plaines, IL. Air France operates at airports across the region, but this specific opening is tied to the Des Plaines base.
How long is training for this Senior Flight Attendant role?
Flight attendant training at Air France is typically 3–6 weeks of paid, in-residence training at the airline's training center. You'll cover FAA safety procedures, emergency evacuations, first aid/CPR, service standards, and aircraft-specific equipment.
Does Air France offer flight benefits for this role?
Yes. Air France extends flight privileges to employees — free standby travel on the airline's flights and deeply discounted confirmed tickets worldwide — typically for you, your spouse, parents, and eligible children. Benefits start on Day 1 or within the first 30–90 days depending on role.
What health benefits does Air France offer?
Air France provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and an employee assistance program. Benefits usually start on Day 1 for full-time employees.
What does a typical schedule look like for this Senior Flight Attendant role?
Cabin crew typically fly 3–4 day trips on reserve initially, then move to line-holder status with more predictable schedules as seniority grows. Monthly flight hours average 75–85, with layovers in destination cities paid at a per-diem rate.
