Flight Attendant

Salary

• Depending on the airline, 35,000 to 58,000 per year

Job prospects/Outlook

• High competition for jobs because the occupation typically attracts many more applicants than there are job openings
• Economic difficulties and other issues have caused many flight attendants to be laid off
• Job prospects are best for applicants with a university degree
• Opportunities may be slightly better at regional or low-cost airlines

Job prospects/Outlook

• High competition for jobs because the occupation typically attracts many more applicants than there are job openings
• Economic difficulties and other issues have caused many flight attendants to be laid off
• Job prospects are best for applicants with a university degree
• Opportunities may be slightly better at regional or low-cost airlines

Job Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• Free food and housing when traveling
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Being able to travel the world for free

Important Skills

• Attentiveness -- must be aware of passengers’ needs to ensure a pleasant and safe travel experience
• Communication skills -- should have an ability to speak clearly, listen attentively, and interact comfortably and calmly with passengers and other crew members
• Customer-service skills -- Must have poise, tact, and resourcefulness to handle difficult situations and meet passengers' needs
• Decision-making skills -- must have an ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations
• Physical stamina -- must be in good physical health in order to carry objects, lift baggage, work through the night, and stand/walk for long periods of time
• First aid skills -- must know how to perform CPR, basic first aid, and other emergency responses

Drawbacks

• Will likely miss holidays with family until a high level of seniority is achieved
• More likely to get sick with exposure to high levels of bacteria
• Can be difficult to get hired
• Significant responsibility with little training
• Schedule can be exhausting with long overnight flights and time changes
• Plane malfunctions
• Rude passengers
• Away from home
• Must deal with sick passengers

Type of Person This Job Would Appeal To

• People who want to assist and serve other people
• Someone who has a interest in persuading, influencing, motivating, and selling to other people
• Someone who has a interest in organizing, working with information and processes to keep things arranged in orderly systems
• Someone who has an interest in travelling
• Someone who can stay calm in emergency situations
• Someone who works well on a team

Education Required

• Flight attendants will receive training from their employer
• Although university education is not required it may be preferred with a background in hospitality and tourism, public relations, business, social science, or communications
• Applicants who choose to work on international flights, must be fluent in a foreign language

Am I a match?

• I do not feel I am a match for this job
• I would not be able to be awake for overnight flights, or enjoy the confined work environment

Compatibility Results

• I scored a 59% on the results