***update - position filled**** Thank you to all those who applied.

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Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead is seeking a Flight Attendant to join a close-knit team based out of the San Jose Airport.  This key position reports directly to the PIC during the assigned flight and administratively to the Lead Flight Attendant on all other matters.   

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this key role include but are not limited to:

• Assists the flight crew in the safe and efficient conduct of the flight. 

• Notifies the PIC immediately of any emergency situation in the cabin or any inoperative equipment. 

• Participates in the Safety Management System. 

Duties:

• Ensures that the appropriate safety equipment is onboard and in an operating condition; 

• Understands the proper use of safety equipment; 

• Instructs passengers on the use and location of aircraft emergency equipment; 

• Instructs and assists passengers during an aircraft emergency; 

• Performs specified safety actions in the event of an onboard emergency; 

• Understands all details of the flight from the crew briefing; 

• Maintains the aircraft cabin, baggage, and galley area in an orderly, safe, and secure fashion; 

• Stocks the aircraft with provisions; 

• Provides menu planning, catering, and food preparation and presentation; 

• Ensures food safety; 

• Assists passengers and ensures their comfort throughout the flight and upon arrival; 

• Assumes any duties delegated by the Chief Pilot and/or PIC. 

Experience/ Knowledge / Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years’ experience as a Corporate Flight Attendant with High School Diploma or 4+ with AA

• Has a college degree (preferred);

• Possesses knowledge and training in aircraft safety procedures and the use of aircraft safety equipment, to include first aid kits, oxygen equipment, survival equipment, and AED; 

• Demonstrates familiarity with meal planning, safe food storage and handling, international and domestic catering procurement and inflight meal service; 

• Possesses advanced administrative, communication, and aircraft safety skills necessary to coordinate with the aircrew and attend to passenger needs. 

• Experience in the Gulfstream G650 and/or Falcon 2000 (preferred)

• Flight attendant specific training from Flight Safety, FACTs or similar is preferred. Annual recurrent training is required. Preference shown to candidates who have completed Flight Safety, FACTs or similar training within the past 12 months.

• Available to fly on short notice (4-hour response if on standby)

• Unrestricted ability to travel worldwide (consider health and visa status)

Basic Qualifications

High School and Five Years’ Experience

OR

Associate Degree and Four Years’ Experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and Two Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion  - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.