Flight Attendant

Loading state data...

Loading state data...

  Career Profile

Flight Attendant

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.

Also Called: Flight Attendant, In-Flight Crew Member, Inflight Services Flight Attendant, International Flight Attendant, Purser, Flight Attendant, In-Flight Crew Member, Inflight Services Flight Attendant, International Flight Attendant, Purser

$39,580
Starting Salary (2023)
$68,370
Median Salary (2023)
11.4%
Projected Job Growth
126,020
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.
Answer passengers' questions about flights, aircraft, weather, travel routes and services, arrival times, or schedules.
Assist passengers entering or disembarking the aircraft.
Assist passengers in placing carry-on luggage in overhead, garment, or under-seat storage.
Attend preflight briefings concerning weather, altitudes, routes, emergency procedures, crew coordination, lengths of flights, food and beverage services offered, and numbers of passengers.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

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

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

More Info

What can I do with this major? Logo

Explore 106 major profiles, common career paths and strategies to maximize opportunities.

Visit Site
My Next Move logo

Search career information in detail by keywords, browse by industry, or via your interests.

Visit Site
Career OneStop Logo

Explore career options, find training and education, plan for your job search and find local help and services.

Visit Site
BLS OOH logo

The Occupational Outlook Handbook - browse occupations and resources and explore occupation groups.

Visit Site
O*NET logo

The nation's primary source of occupational information. Complete data and information breakdowns for all careers.

Visit Site