How To Become A Flight Attendant
Becoming a flight attendant may have been the best decision of my life. Throughout my journey so far, I have had the opportunity to travel to many different places.
I now travel the world for work and leisure while getting paid to do so. Prior to starting this career, I didn’t know where to go or how to start my new process to becoming a flight attendant. After days and nights of continuous research I kind of got the idea of how everything would unfold.
I now understand that finding all the important information to jump-starting this amazing career can be a hassle, So I am going to share some of my key tips that helped me in the beginning of where I am now.
APPLY
First things first, you will need to Apply, Apply, Apply! This will be the easiest way to add your application into the job pool to be contacted for an interview. To increase your chances to becoming a flight attendant you must put out multiple applications.
It is very important to know the history, values and requirements of the companies you are applying to. Research different airlines you think would best fit your career requirements and that you fit theirs as well, keeping in mind you may have to relocate.
↓Here are a few things that you may need to meet – the Minimums↓
- Ability to work in the US
- Be at least 21 years of age by training date
- A high school degree or GED
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English fluently
- Willingness to comply with uniform and appearance guidelines, including tattoos and piercings
- Ability to obtain and keep current a passport and travel documents to freely enter and exit places where he airline flies
- Successfully complete a pre-employment DOT drug test and comprehensive background check, including government-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check
Prepare For Interviews
Once you have applied to your dream airline and completed the online assessment be sure to look out for the email confirming your completed application. Keep in mind that there are usually over 100,000 applicants (depending on the company), the response time may be from 2 weeks to 2 months to offer you your first initial phone/video interview or face to face interview.
While waiting to hear back from an inflight recruiter you will have the chance to get to know how the interview process works and to become familiar with your future employer’s history. Once you get offered and complete your interviews, you may receive a CJO (Conditional Job Offer) and invite to attend the airlines flight attendant training.
Surviving Flight Attendant Training
It’s important to remember that each airline has their own training program customized to their values and business models. Inflight training can take anywhere from three weeks to two months depending on the coverage of the training program of your airline.
Flight attendant training is one of the most rigid out there. On top of a 90% passing rate, you also must meet the emotional and physical demands that come with the job as well.
↓Tips to surviving training↓
- Take Your Training Seriously
- Know How To Follow ALL Rules
- Know How To Form Connections
- Study, Study, Study!
- Apply All Learned Knowledge Towards Final Exams & IOE’s
Flight attendant training covers a lot in the short period it’s implemented. From safety methods to personal skills, below are just some of the topics typically covered in most flight attendant training programs
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
- Airport codes
- Airline terminology
- First aid procedures
- Plane evacuation procedures
- Emergency preparedness
- Flight procedures
- Safety training
Graduate & Earn Your Wings
After completing and passing all inflight exams, now it’s time to graduate. Your awesome instructors will give you full details with everything you need to know regarding your graduation ceremony and finally earning your wings.
→Things To Remember←
You DO NOT Need To Attend A Flight Attendant School
You MUST Have a Valid U.S Passport
You MUST Be Willing to Relocate
Comply with ALL Tattoo and Piercing Policies
→Visit Flight Attendant Careers For More Information←
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