What is the height requirement for a flight attendant in Canada?

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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All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. 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.

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The aviation industry in Canada is soaring high, contributing significantly to economic growth. With over 1,300 aircraft in operation and approximately 155,000 jobs related to air transportation, the demand for skilled professionals, including flight attendants, continues to grow steadily.

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

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How Old Is Too Old To Become A Flight Attendant? As long as you are in good shape, you will never be too old to be a flight attendant. Airlines hire flight attendants in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60+ years of age. Many flight attendants start after retirement as a second career.

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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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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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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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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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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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Highest paying cities for Flight Attendants near United States
  • San Francisco, CA. $33.47 per hour. 46 salaries reported.
  • Atlanta, GA. $31.42 per hour. 162 salaries reported.
  • New York, NY. $31.01 per hour. 8 salaries reported.
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Applicants should have a high school diploma, and work experience in the customer service industry. Being bilingual (English and French) is also an asset. Typically, Flight Attendant applicants have to be at least 18 years of age, and have a valid Canadian passport, or Permanent Resident status.

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