Can I be a single mom and flight attendant?

Everyone thinks that flying is for young single adults. That couldn't be further from the truth. Flying is for anyone that meets the qualifications and is willing to commit to the travel lifestyle, including moms.



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Everyone thinks that flying is for young single adults. That couldn't be further from the truth. Flying is for anyone that meets the qualifications and is willing to commit to the travel lifestyle, including moms.

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Yes! Although I am not sure why this is being asked. Humans are all the same and so are flight attendants. Flight attendants take relationships very seriously and so should you if you are dating one.

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Do I need to live on base? You do not need to live on base. Flight Attendants can live anywhere in the world, provided they can get to base for the start of their shift.

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Flight attendant side hustles are not uncommon at all stages of the flight attendant career. The flight attendant job is so flexible that you can have a business or second job while you are working as a full time flight attendant.

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I have 2 boys, When I started flying they were 8 and 10. You can do it and you will adjust. The very first year was the hardest for me because I wasn't based where my children lived & I was on reserve, you have very little control over your schedule.

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4 Tips to Survive on a Flight Attendant Salary
  1. Cut Unnecessary Expenses i.e. Spotify, Apple Music, beauty subscriptions Start by cutting all those unnecessary expenses. ...
  2. Get a Roommate or Crashpad. ...
  3. Save Money Before Going to Training. ...
  4. Meal Prep and Pack Your Lunch.


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Typically, flight attendants work 12 to 14 days and log 65 to 85 flight hours on average each month, not including overtime. Flight attendants are only paid once the boarding doors are closed.

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They often work nights, weekends, and holidays because airlines operate every day and have overnight flights. They may spend several nights per week or per month away from home. In most cases, a contract between the airline and the flight attendant union determines the total daily and monthly workable hours.

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As someone who has dated flight attendants both before and after becoming one myself, I can tell you that it is exhausting. We are always tired, we can be hard to reach, we’re constantly switching time zones, and we’re distant – in every sense of the word.

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But there is a lot of variation in this; as explained, additional perks may significantly affect the amount a new flight attendant earns. However, in any case, you will certainly make a reasonable living. And the highest-paid flight attendants earn $60,000 or more.

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Can a married woman work as a flight attendant? Yes, you can apply for cabin crew even you're married. Most airlines allow max age 27 for cabin crew for freshers.

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Flight attendants typically need a high school diploma or the equivalent and work experience in customer service. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, typically 18 or 21; be eligible to work in the United States; have a valid passport; and pass a background check and drug test.

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Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.

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Steps to Take to be a Flight Attendant It's difficult and can take a long time. Airlines can take 3-6 months to get through the hiring process, that's if your resume makes it through the first cut. Intense Competition. We estimate there are 1 – 1.5 million flight attendant applications for 5,000 – 10,000 jobs.

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Airlines provide a three- to six-week training program for their flight attendants. You will typically attend training for eight hours a day throughout the duration of the program. This training prepares you to use airport codes, make PA announcements, perform routine job duties and handle in-flight emergencies.

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Flight attendants may work nights, weekends and holidays while they travel the country or the world. Airlines and federal guidelines dictate attendants' flying hours, although individual flexibility can change the more seniority a flight attendant gains.

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It is estimated that up to 60% of flight attendants fail their initial training and are released before getting hired because of the rigorous nature of their on-boarding.

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Grooming Rules for Female Attendants While every airline has a different standard, many impose these restrictions: Must have natural-looking hair color, like black, brown, and red. The hair must not cover the face. The hair must appear clean, healthy, and well-maintained.

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When it comes to new flight attendants just starting out, the highest paying airlines are JetBlue, $32,000, and Southwest Airlines, $30,000. For seasoned flight attendants looking for earning potential, JetBlue, $103,000, and Alaskan Airlines, $113,000, are the highest paying airlines.

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New flight attendants often spend at least their first year working on reserve status, which means they're on call to fill in for other crew members on flights with little notice. You receive payment for on-call shifts, and most flight attendants keep a travel bag packed and ready.

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