How many hours does an American Airlines Flight Attendant work?

A duty period may be scheduled up to 14 hours for Domestic and 16 hours International. In actual operations, Flight Attendants may be rescheduled to remain on duty for up to 16 hours Domestic and 18 hours for International flying. Duty in-flight may be scheduled up to 12 hours for Domestic and International flying.



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Flight attendants frequently have between 12 and 18 days off per month and over a years time, average about 156 days off. (The average office worker has 96 days off and, works eight-hour days.) Of course, days off are not necessarily at home, buy many flight attendants use these days as mini vacations.

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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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Work Schedules
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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Delays would be paid at the normal hourly rate, unless in exceptional circumstances, where they may be offered a bonus from the airline. If a flight is canceled, the crew can be moved to another flight or put on standby.

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Two-day trip: For these flights, attendants complete one leg, or flight, in one day, have a layover, then return the following day. Most airlines complete three flights per day with layovers anywhere from 10 to 24 hours long, though longer layovers may extend into a three-day stay.

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Yes, you can make a decent living as a flight attendant. The median salary is $61,640 per year and there are many opportunities to make more than that based on your experience level, the airline you work for and even your geographic location.

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Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime. Flight attendant schedules can change month-to-month and some attendants may work more weeks than others.

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The flight attendant will continue to accrue per diem even after the flight arrives at a layover and the flight attendant has checked into their hotel room for the night.

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PERSONAL LEAVE
1. A Flight Attendant may be granted a personal leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days. Requests for personal leave and mutually agreed upon start and end dates shall be in writing.

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Flight attendants only get paid when the door closes Essentially flight attendants are only paid their full hourly rate once the aircraft door closes, even though they work hard during boarding (and arguably boarding is the most stressful phase of the flight).

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In most cases, if you have a scheduled duty period of 14 hours or less, you must have at least nine consecutive hours of scheduled rest after your duty period before you have another duty period.

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In addition to complimentary hotel stays, flight attendants may also receive per diem (per day) allowance from their airlines. This is a daily payment that covers the cost of food and other related expenses during their layover. Per diem allowance varies depending on the country or city of destination.

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Well, they sleep in special sleeping compartments on their aircraft. These are typically located behind the cockpit. They usually have small beds with seat belts. These compartments are accessed through a hidden stairway or ladder.

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Cabin crew tend to live close to their base, but it's not the only option. Many airlines say that crew must live within 45 minutes to 90 minutes traveling time of their base. This is due to 'standby' duties, where cabin crew are called out last minute to operate a flight where someone has gone sick or is late for duty.

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Crew members are required to have a 10-hour rest period within each 24-hour cycle. The maximum duty day is 14 hours and must be followed by a 10-hour rest period at their hotel. When scheduling a flight, operators usually account for 12 hours of rest instead of 10.

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