What is the hardest airline to get a job as a flight attendant?

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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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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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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The acceptance rate to become a Flight Attendant for a major airline? — Less than 1%. Becoming a Flight Attendant is no easy task, but it's more than worth it. In order to make it in this competitive industry, you must have a solid foundation of skills and knowledge even before you enter this career field.

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Being attractive is not the only criterion for being a successful flight attendant. In fact, airlines place a greater emphasis on customer service skills and personality.

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Delta is most highly rated for Work/life balance and United Airlines is most highly rated for Compensation and benefits.

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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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How can I increase my chances of becoming a flight attendant?
  1. Get the Requirements.
  2. Wait till Your 21st Birthday.
  3. Finish High School.
  4. Experience in Customer Service.
  5. Maintain a Good and Fit Physique.
  6. Prepare a Winning Resume.
  7. You'll Need Good Pictures.
  8. Get to Know the Airline Company.


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Aviation Authority Background Check: (FAA / CAA etc)
Certain previous convictions such as crimes involving an aircraft or any violent crime, felony or time spent in jail would prevent you from being able to work as a Flight Attendant. What is this?

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Alaskan Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and others are topping the list of the best-paying carriers in the country. Most regional airlines are paying lower salaries.

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Unique To American Airlines
Unlimited space available travel for free for all employees, domestic partners/spouses, children, parents/in-laws (small fee) and 16 buddy passes/year (small fee).

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Best U.S. Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines offers unlimited nonrevenue, space-available travel for you and eligible dependents if you're working for them. ...
  • Delta Airlines. ...
  • Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  • Spirit Airlines. ...
  • Qatar Airways. ...
  • Etihad Airways. ...
  • British Airways. ...
  • Emirates Airlines.


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Under 1 percent acceptance rate
And last year, sure enough, the Harvard comparison works out on one level: more than 270,000 applicants applied to Delta for just 1,700 positions.

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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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How many flights can I expect to fly on a typical day? The number of flights will vary based on the trip assigned. However, as an Endeavor flight attendant, you can expect to fly from one to six flights in a day.

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Listed below are some of the perks you will receive once you become part of Delta airlines' family. Once hired as a Cabin Crew with Delta, you will receive a monthly training pay of $1,822.17. However, you need to pass the training in order to be qualified to become a Flight Attendant.

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United Airlines
Like JetBlue, United has one of the highest potential salaries for a flight attendant. After years of service at United, a flight attendant can bring home six figures.

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