What is the entry level position flight attendant?

Entry-level flight attendants have the same duties as veteran flight attendants, though some tasks may take longer for them to become comfortable doing. Most passengers see flight attendants serve meals and drinks to passengers, but they are responsible for much more than that.



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As of Sep 18, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Flight Attendant Trainee in the United States is $18.57 an hour.

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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 training process for flight attendants can be quite rigorous and time-intensive. New hires typically need to complete somewhere between three to six weeks of initial training, where they learn on-the-job skills such as safety procedures and emergency drills.

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There is no age limit to becoming a flight attendant. As long as you can keep up with the job's physical demands, age is nothing but a number.

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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 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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The airline industry is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and being a flight attendant is NOT your typical 9 – 5 job. Some shifts are as long as 16 hours! You may be scheduled early mornings, late nights, and holidays. Remember, you'll have a minimum of 11 days off each month.

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It's a physical job, but not all flight attendants must be slim and trim. You do, however, have to fit into the flight attendant jumpseat. Flight attendants have no set weight requirements, as body types can vary even if two people are the same height and weight.

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

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Grooming Rules for Female Attendants While every airline has a different standard, many impose these restrictions: Must have natural-looking hair color, like black, brown, and red. The hair must not cover the face. The hair must appear clean, healthy, and well-maintained.

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Attendants typically fly 75 to 100 hours a month and usually spend another 50 hours a month on the ground, preparing flights, writing reports, and waiting for planes to arrive. They can spend several nights a week away from home. Most work variable schedules.

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Flight attendants are typically only paid during flight time, meaning that when flights get delayed, they're often forced to work longer days without compensation for the wait time — all while dealing with unsustainable schedules, exhaustion, and frustrated travelers.

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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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With the airline of choice and a failed assessment, even after one or two attempts, they may give up entirely. Realistically, it may take 5 or 6 attempts and maybe more to get a cabin crew job.

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Cabin crew do not have to demonstrate extraordinary abilities for swimming, but must be able to swim for up to 50 meters, across a pool about 2 meters deep.

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About Flight Attendant Jobs
Out of the thousands of applicants each year, only four percent are hired to fill the approximate 8,000 annual new hires. The appeal of travel makes this a highly competitive job, but the harsh reality of 12 to 14 hour work days often discourages many new employees.

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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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Flight attendant school costs an average of anywhere between $3,500 to $5,000 to complete. However, there are flight attendant schools that can cost as little as $1,000, and as much as $25,000.

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While many airlines still require female flight attendants to wear high heels as part of their uniform, there is no industry-wide requirement for this footwear. In recent years, some airlines have relaxed their dress codes to allow more comfortable shoes, such as sneakers or flats.

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