Premium Charter Attendant
Local Job Overview: Gastonia
Job Title: Premium Charter Attendant (Gig/Contract) Employer: National Airlines (Hiring in Gastonia) Location: Gastonia, NC
Compensation: $33-$44/Hour (approx. $81.5k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Join our Gastonia team for this flexible role.
Core Focus
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Gastonia location.
- This Gastonia-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our National Airlines team in Gastonia, NC is growing.
- Benefit from working in Gastonia, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
The Airline of the Free World
About National Airlines
National Airlines delivers bespoke, on-demand passenger charter services to some of the most demanding and high-profile clients on earth. From sports teams and orchestras to government missions, our fleet of premium-configured aircraft provides uncompromised safety and luxury. We seek elite hospitality professionals who possess the grit for long-haul travel and the polish for VIP service. This is not a standard route-based job; this is the pinnacle of charter aviation careers.
Job Summary
As a Premium Charter Attendant, you will traverse the globe, providing elite service on customized widebody aircraft. You are responsible for ensuring that the bespoke needs of every charter client are met with absolute precision. Because our flights operate outside standard commercial scheduling, you will experience a highly varied lifestyle, managing complex in-flight services while acting as a vigilant safety professional during long, trans-oceanic journeys.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Elite Hospitality Delivery: Execute highly complex, specialized catering and beverage services tailored specifically to the client's cultural, dietary, or performance needs.
- Safety & Survival Command: Maintain total proficiency in widebody safety equipment, international flight regulations, and emergency ditching protocols over open water.
- Aircraft Preparation: Take ownership of the cabin prior to boarding. Detail the interior, organize high-end amenities, and ensure the environment reflects a luxury private jet experience.
- Cultural Adaptability: Interact seamlessly with international dignitaries, foreign ground handlers, and VIP clients, representing the airline with supreme professionalism.
Exceptional Employee Benefits
- High-End Layovers: Enjoy company-paid, premium hotel accommodations across global destinations.
- Robust Earnings: Competitive base salaries augmented by high per diem rates and international override structures.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Full medical, dental, and vision packages, along with retirement planning support.
Requirements
- Must be 21+ years of age. Previous corporate, charter, or international first-class commercial flying experience is strongly preferred.
- Impeccable grooming, communication, and luxury service skills.
- Unrestricted passport and the ability to travel globally for 15+ days at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Premium Charter Attendant position pay at National Airlines?
This role offers a pay range of $33 - $44. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, base/airport, seniority, and shift at National Airlines in Gastonia.
Where is this Premium Charter Attendant job based?
This position is based at the airport serving Gastonia, NC. National Airlines operates at airports across the region, but this specific opening is tied to the Gastonia base.
Does National Airlines offer flight benefits for this role?
Yes. National Airlines 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 National Airlines offer?
National Airlines 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.
Does this role include per diem pay?
Yes. National Airlines pays per diem for time on duty away from your base — this is tax-advantaged pay on top of your hourly or salary rate and can meaningfully boost total compensation for flying roles.
What's the work environment like at National Airlines in Gastonia?
National Airlines's operation at Gastonia runs 24/7, with a fast-paced team environment both airside (tarmac, gates, aircraft) and landside (terminal, offices). Safety culture is central to every role, and crews depend on each other to keep flights on time.
