Is cabin crew a life time job?

A cabin crew career is a very individual thing. It can be very short-lived for some and for many it's a temporary short-term change of career. Meanwhile, cabin crew can remain crew for many years if they so choose, and some move into different positions within the airline industry.



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In the US, there are still cabin crew working in their 60s, 70s and even 80s. As long as they are fit to fly and can pass the medical and recurrent training, all is well. In the UK and Europe, the retirement age is between the mid to late sixties.

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Cabin crew job is repetitive, it does not challenge you that much to grow as an intellectual. You have to deal with rosters and slept debt; leaving little space for personal developments. Now that I quit, all the clutters from the job are being removed gradually. You can focus on your life more consciously.

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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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8 cons of being a flight attendant
  • On-call scheduling. Flight attendants might work on an on-call or reserve basis. ...
  • Time away from home. ...
  • Weekend and holiday work. ...
  • Frequent time zone changes. ...
  • Passenger conflicts. ...
  • Limited growth opportunities. ...
  • In-person work. ...
  • Travel delays.


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Being a flight attendant is freaking lonely. It's hard on your emotions, especially if you're not constantly talking to people or seeing people, she said.

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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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Based on United States strict discrimination and labor laws, there is no maximum age to become a flight attendant. In general, it's worth noting that the retirement age there is around 65 years old.

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While some airlines have set a maximum age limit of 65, there are regions where flight attendants can choose to work beyond this age, as long as they can meet the physical demands of the job.

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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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But being a flight attendant is also a lot of work. There are long hours, early mornings, and late nights. There are also strict safety regulations that must be followed at all times. And while it can be tough juggling all of the different responsibilities, they always manage to keep things running smoothly.

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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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But the unique pressures of flight attendants' lifestyles can complicate recovery: They are at high risk of occupational injury, including back problems, stress, and shift work disorder, which can result in excessive sleepiness or losing consciousness for seconds at a time.

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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.

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The experience would be life fulfilling, it is the one career that is on my bucket list. I love the way flight attendants are so welcoming and warming, they have a great opportunity to uplift many people on a daily basis.

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Example: “I believe the most challenging aspect of being a flight attendant is dealing with unruly or uncooperative passengers. Not only do these types of fliers make the flight less enjoyable for the other passengers, but they can also present a safety risk.

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Crew require a minimum of three hours rest when the flight duty period exceeds 14 hours (from when crew 'sign on' to 15 minutes after engines off). For flight duty periods longer than 18 hours, 4.5 hours bunk rest is required. The crew take turns for rest breaks.

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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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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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