What is the next step after flight attendant?

Recruitment consultant, event planner, customer service representative or manager are also great career options for ex-cabin crew members. Some people decide to invest their money wisely or return home to start a business after working as a cabin crew for some years. Others become pilots or travel bloggers/writers.



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A number of advancement opportunities are open to flight attendants. They may advance to supervisory positions such as purser (sometimes known as the first flight attendant, senior, or lead flight attendant), or become an instructor or airline recruitment representative.

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The chief purser (CP), also titled as in-flight service manager (ISM), flight service manager (FSM), customer service manager (CSM) or cabin service director (CSD) is the senior flight attendant in the chain of command of flight attendants.

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After training, flight attendants have various duties and responsibilities. Daily, they must ensure passenger safety by performing required safety checks and demonstrating emergency protocols.

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Am I paid while in training? Flight attendant trainees receive training pay of $1,500 (less applicable taxes) in two installments. The first half is paid during the first/second pay period of the month, depending on training start date.

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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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Flight attendant salaries typically range between $25,000 and $43,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for flight attendants is $16.16 per hour. Flight attendant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience.

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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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Cabin crew to pilot? All in all, being cabin crew can help you to become a pilot by having the aviation background knowledge and personal skills required, but it is not a direct career path. Some pilots are ex-cabin crew, and some may even take a cabin crew position to gain aviation experience whilst at flying school.

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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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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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Key Points on Flight Attendant Pay
The higher the seniority, the higher rate of flight pay. Per diem is paid for every hour the flight attendant is away from home. Some airlines provide supplemental pay which could be based on position worked, languages spoken, international flights and night flying.

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In addition to complimentary hotel stays, flight attendants may also receive per diem (per day) allowance from their airlines. This is a daily payment that covers the cost of food and other related expenses during their layover. Per diem allowance varies depending on the country or city of destination.

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Published Research. U.S. flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms of cancer, including breast cancer, uterine cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, thyroid cancer, and cervical cancer, when compared with the general public, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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This means many flight attendants can fly for free on their company airlines even when they are not working. Airlines typically offer these free flights on standby, which means the paying customers get on first, and then any extra seats can go to crew members .

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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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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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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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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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Well, they sleep in special sleeping compartments on their aircraft. These are typically located behind the cockpit. They usually have small beds with seat belts. These compartments are accessed through a hidden stairway or ladder.

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The estimated total pay for a Flight Attendant at Delta Air Lines is $50,903 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $48,252 per year.

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