How old do you have to be to be a flight attendant in Canada?

Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status as well as the ability to travel outside Canada without restrictions (must hold a current valid passport at time of hire).



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The minimum age requirement for all jobs at Air Canada is 18.

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You must be at least 18 years old to serve as a flight attendant, and more than half of all major airlines require applicants to be at least 19 or 20 years old. At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline.

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Airlines provide flight attendant training to meet their own requirements and in line with Transport Canada specifications. Applicants should have a high school diploma, and work experience in the customer service industry. Being bilingual (English and French) is also an asset.

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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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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. They must have vision that is correctable to at least 20/40 and often need to conform to height requirements set by the airline.

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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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The Flight Attendant Program at Canadian Aviation College is 54 weeks and is designed to prepare our students to become a flight attendant using an international concept.

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The duration of pilot training in Canada also varies depending on the school you choose and the type of training you want. However, you can expect to complete your training in two to four years.

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Our Air Canada Rouge Crew members are assigned 12 to 15 flights in a month, or 75 hours minimum. But you're free to bid on more hours if they're available.

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Is Air Canada flight attendant training paid? You will attend the full-time, 8-week Air Canada Flight Attendant training program in Montreal or Vancouver. This training involves a stipend that is less than the hourly rate of the actual employment.

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CURRENT HIRING QUALIFICATIONS Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status as well as the ability to travel outside Canada without restrictions (must hold a current valid passport at time of hire). Height must be 6' (182 cm) or less (including a one (1) inch heel) due to the size of some of our aircraft.

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Our Air Canada Rouge Crew members are assigned 12 to 15 flights in a month, or 75 hours minimum.

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

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Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed. A high school degree is required, with 2 or more years of college preferred.

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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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With one of the most generous employee travel programs in the airline industry, Air Canada offers them and their immediate family members special rates on airfare. Plus, through Air Canada's partners, they also enjoy discounts on car rentals, hotel accommodations, vacation packages and tour operators.

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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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