How To Have a Career As a Flight Attendant
- October 5, 2009
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Erin_Lawrimore
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J. Matthew Turner
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Edison Music Corp
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Sri Gordon
If you have dreams of reaching new heights, these tips will help guide you down the runway toward takeoff.
You Will Need
- A high school diploma
- Age and height requirements
- Formal training
- FAA certification
- A college degree (optional)
- Customer service experience (optional)
Step 1: Get appropriate degrees and experience
Get a high school diploma or equivalent. Some airlines require a college degree, and others require two or three years of customer service experience.
Step 2: Meet age and height requirements
Determine whether you meet the minimum age and height requirements for the airline. Most airlines require you to be 21-years old and at least five feet tall.
Most U.S. airlines require your weight to be proportional to your height.
Step 3: Apply to a variety of airlines
Apply to every airline that you are interested in working for. Job postings can be found on the airlines’ websites.
Step 4: Complete an interview and enter training program
Complete a job interview, and, if you are hired, enroll in the airline’s formal training program.
Step 5: Obtain FAA certification
Receive a Certificate of Demonstrated Profiency from the Federal Aviation Administration for completing formal training.
Step 6: Relocate, if necessary
Relocate to your assigned base, and be prepared to watch your career take flight.
Did you know? Flight attendants fly between 65 and 90 hours every month.
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