Can you be a flight attendant with a medical condition?

In general, it is quite difficult to gain a cabin crew role if you are medically unfit in any way. It is, however. more acceptable in Western countries to gain a role if a condition is well managed, such as for example migraine, asthma, or high blood pressure.



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Certain previous convictions such as crimes involving an aircraft or any violent crime, felony or time spent in jail would prevent you from being able to work as a Flight Attendant. What is this?

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I find dealing with difficult passengers consistently challenging. It can be challenging to provide excellent customer service in the face of a disruptive passenger, but I've learned how to defuse situations and provide exceptional service despite these challenges.

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While flight attendants are healthier overall than the general population—they have lower rates of smoking and maintain healthier weights—they have higher rates of certain diseases and conditions, including female reproductive cancers, sleep disorders, and depression, according to research by McNeely and colleagues.

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It's a physical job, but not all flight attendants must be slim and trim. You do, however, have to fit into the flight attendant jumpseat. Flight attendants have no set weight requirements, as body types can vary even if two people are the same height and weight.

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There is no age limit to becoming a flight attendant. As long as you can keep up with the job's physical demands, age is nothing but a number.

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Asthma has to be clinically stable before a pilot or cabin crew member can return to performing aviation safety related duties.

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Cabin crews are particularly affected by anxiety and post-traumatic stress following air accidents (Dyregrov et al., 1992; Marks et al., 1995). Although the vast majority of flights run without incident, up to 37% of cabin personnel feel anxiety before take-off.

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Pharmaceutical Considerations: The use of a psychotropic drug is disqualifying for aeromedical certification purposes – this includes all antidepressant drugs, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

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If you are yearning to speak with someone about your anxiety, don't be afraid to walk into the flight attendant cabin and tell them exactly what is going on. Be honest about your experience- you have anxiety and you are currently experiencing an anxiety attack.

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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 have different standards for the physical appearance of their flight attendants, but in general, they are looking for women who are attractive and well-groomed. It is important to note that being pretty is not the only criteria for being a successful flight attendant.

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Training to become a flight attendant (also known as cabin crew ) can very in difficulty and intensity depending on the airline and its specific training program. Here are some factors to consider: Duration: Flight attendant training programs typically last a few weeks to a couple of months.

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Average Flight Attendant Pay vs. Flight Attendants earned an average salary of $62,280 in 2021.

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While these are individual airline guidelines, there's still no internationally mandated retirement age for flight attendants, and no country has set any law that imposes a maximum age limit for flight attendants.

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Scientists have done the math, and it turns out that frequent fliers actually age the tiniest bit more quickly than people with both feet on the ground. But not to worry, the difference is so small, you don't have to worry about extra wrinkles.

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It's a physical job, but not all flight attendants must be slim and trim. You do, however, have to fit into the flight attendant jumpseat. Flight attendants have no set weight requirements, as body types can vary even if two people are the same height and weight.

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Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group.

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Flight attendants are about average in terms of happiness. At CareerExplorer , we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, flight attendants rate their career happiness 3.3 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 43% of careers.

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Flight attendants may have variable schedules, and part-time work is common. 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.

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