All flight attendants!!?

Question

Is it hard to become a flight attendant...what are the requirements...how long is the training...will a college course be the best way or should i go straight to the training...which airline is the best in your perspective???

Im seventeen and i am considering this for a career...i need advice
Thanx!!

Answer 1

I for one am not a flight attendant....but lets think for a minute about what it entails to be a flight attendant. You have two purposes: safety and service. You have to always be punctual...can't be late and miss the plane. In the event of an emergency you must remain calm at all times and make sure that everyone evacuates the plane safely, restrain rowdy people, or tend to medical emergencies. You need to know how to operate all the equipment from entertainment devices, lights, doors, and the service carts. You also have to know the spiels that are said on every flight. Now with that in mind....you know you have to cover that and more in training.



Training varies per airline...but at the most strenuous it involves many weeks of memorizing various FAA regulations, airline lingo, and so on. College will help but I'm not exactly sure what courses...



Best airline?...well thats a pejorative call....depends on pay, coworkers, unions, and so on.



I'd suggest you just take a trip to the airport...and walk around...talk to flight attendants about their jobs as they get something eat before the next flight, or walk with them to the security checkpoints. Even better...get on a flight and talk with the attendents when they are all back at their galley posts and wouldn't mind sharing their opinions.



Last suggestion: watch Flight Attendant School (or something along those lines) which is a Travel Channel production that shows how one airline (Frontier) selects and trains their attendants...very stressful...but very fun and cool at the same time.



Good luck with your career search!

Answer 2

It is not rocket science, but as stated in a previous answer, it is stressful. It is quite competitive to get hired contrary to popular belief. Having a 4 year degree will definitely help you, but is not necessarily required. Many of my co-workers have 2nd jobs or are trained in some other profession. The reason they fly is because the job can be so much fun and it offers flexibility. For example, my flying partner on my last trip is also a registered nurse! You can see why she makes a good FA! I have a degree in Psychology and worked in health care for a while, but chose to fly because the scheduling is better for me.

The other thing, there may be age requirements to apply. I know that when I was hired at UAL, the age minimum was 18. I heard that it is now 21, but don't know for sure.

Customer service and safety are your biggest responsibilities. It helps to have this type of experience under your belt.

The industry is forever changing, so to pick one airline as the best is impossible. You might want to think about where you want to live and apply with an airline that has a base in that city.

Good luck to you!

Answer 3

ok.. idk much on being a flight attendant.. but im looking to be a pilot.. id look at a few airlines.. depends where u live as well.. good airlines now a days would be someone like.. jetblue, southwest, airtran, frontier, continental, delta, northwest, american airlines, us airways.. there is almost a unlimited amont or airlines.