How many test do flight attendants take?

There are five 20-questions multiple choice tests. Once you score 90% on a test (18 out of 20), you can move on. After you have achieved at least 90% on all five tests, you will be well prepared for this phase of flight attendant training.



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The standards are set very high and the exams have a pass rate of 95% or above, depending on the airline. The training means working long days, lots of homework and stress. Some people leave during training either because they do not meet the grade or because they realize that it's not the right job for them.

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If you're a beginner, start by studying. The Hours and Minutes Study Guide is your best source for preparing for our Hours and Minutes test, in which we outline two strategies for calculating time. Then tackle the tests. There are five 20-questions multiple choice tests.

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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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Most airlines require a 90% passing grade on all exams during new hire training. Only 60% of new-hire flight attendants make it through new-hire training. Only 50% survive the first year of employment. Each airline receives an average of 2,500 flight attendant job applications per month.

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For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job. It's harder to get invited to Delta flight attendant training than it is to get into Harvard University.

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They must pass a background test and have a vision level for which they can correct to at least 20/40. You may also have to meet other requirements set by the specific airline. For example, some airlines may require flight attendants to be a certain height or not have tattoos or piercings.

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Your job may require you to perform some basic mathematics. This could include checking the number of passengers on the flight or managing financial transactions if passengers make in-flight purchases. You may also need to have an understanding of how to use exchange rates for calculating currency conversions.

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But being a first-class flight attendant may be even harder than those in economy. The passengers may be more pleasant, but the rigorous training and high standards the attendants have to meet makes getting into first class harder than ever.

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Most airlines require a 90% passing grade on all exams during new hire training. 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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A covered employee who receives one (1) verified positive drug test result on a FAA required test will be immediately removed from safety-sensitive duties.

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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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No. As a retired flight attendant I saw no major difference in the aging process between my colleagues and the general population. The cabin of an aircraft does have far less humidity than normal ambient air, which *might* temporarily make lines very slightly more pronounced.

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Trainees have to pass multiple tests throughout training, plus a 100-question final exam, in order to earn their wings. For the final stage of training, flight attendants start working full-time but remain “on probation,” which means that they can't lead any flights.

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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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Slip and fall accidents. These often result in fractures, back, spinal, and neck injuries, traumatic brain injury, and other complications. Violence. Irate passengers pose an increasing danger to flight attendants.

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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. There are two types of flight attendant schedules, reserve schedules, and fine holder schedules.

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