Also called: Cabin Crew
Keeps passengers safe and comfortable on flights around the world.
Flight attendants check emergency equipment, serve passengers, handle medical emergencies, and calm nervous flyers, with free or cheap travel as a huge perk. Schedules are irregular, especially for new hires.
BLS median about $68k.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus several weeks of airline training and FAA certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Hospitality, Communications.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Self-service tech handles some service, but FAA rules require attendants for safety, emergencies and evacuations.
Classes: A foreign language, Health/first aid, Public speaking, Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-2031.
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