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Flight Attendants

Also called: Flight Attendant, In-Flight Crew Member, International Flight Attendant, Purser

What they do:

Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.

On the job, you would:
  • Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.
  • Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.
  • Monitor passenger behavior to identify threats to the safety of the crew and other passengers.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • human resources (HR)

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Transportation

  • movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Basic Skills

  • talking to others
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Social

  • looking for ways to help people
  • understanding people's reactions

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • use rules to solve problems

Hearing and Speech

  • speak clearly
  • recognize spoken words

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Concern for Others
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation
  • Social Orientation
  • Self Control

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Calendar and scheduling software

  • SBS International Maestro Suite
  • ValtamTech Flight Crew Log

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $63,760

Education

High school diploma/GED or bachelor's degree is usually needed.