How long is flight attendant training at Delta?

If you have a successful Event Day interview, you will be offered a position with Delta as a flight attendant. Once pre-employment is successfully completed, flight attendants are given their training date, base assignment, and then begin their 7-week onsite training in Atlanta, GA.



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What are the odds of becoming a Delta flight attendant? Each year, more than 100,000 people apply to be a Delta flight attendant and less than 1 percent get the job.

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Only 60% of new-hire flight attendants make it through new-hire training. Only 50% survive the first year of employment.

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You have a schedule that is bided every 6 months. You are stuck with it but all airlines allow shift swapping among employees. On average, how many hours do you work a day at Delta Air Lines? 8 to 10 would consider working 4 tens but working 8 hours does not give much time to spend with friends and family.

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Delta Air Lines is a Fortune 500 company, making it harder to get a job than some airline competitors. The company does have a high turnover rate, so they are consistently seeking new employees; however, they are selective in who they hire. The hiring process at the company is drawn out.

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WHAT'S REQUIRED TO BE A DELTA FLIGHT ATTENDANT? Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED or high school equivalency, the ability to work in the U.S., speak, read and write English fluently and be at least 21 years of age at the time of application submission.

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Flight Attendants must be willing to fly both international and domestic routes and be flexible since flights operate day and night, year-round. Be able to successfully complete Delta's 6-week flight attendant training program on-site in Atlanta, GA.

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Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED or high school equivalency, the ability to work in the U.S., speak, read and write English fluently and be at least 21 years of age at the time of application submission.

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Interview process at Delta Air Lines On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, rating is 5.

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Conservative or traditional business attire is the preferred look for a flight attendant interview. Traditional attire is a suit or a blazer or sports coat paired with a skirt or slacks. A sleeveless or off-shoulder dress should be topped with a jacket or cardigan.

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They can expect to spend 65-90 hours in the air, and an additional 50 hours preparing the airplane, processing passengers during boarding and performing post-flight procedures. Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime.

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Published Research. U.S. flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms of cancer, including breast cancer, uterine cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, thyroid cancer, and cervical cancer, when compared with the general public, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

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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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They can expect to spend 65-90 hours in the air, and an additional 50 hours preparing the airplane, processing passengers during boarding and performing post-flight procedures. Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime.

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