Why are there so many older flight attendants?

What Has Led to so Many Older American Flight Attendants? Like so many things in life, there isn't a single answer. Changes to civil rights laws in North America during the 1960s started to change the hiring practices of airlines, moving away from them preferentially hiring young women.



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There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

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The workforce of Flight attendants in 2020 was 110,280 people, with 76.1% woman, and 23.9% men. The average age of male Flight attendants in the workforce is 44.8 and of female Flight attendants is 46.1, and the most common race/ethnicity for Flight attendants is White.

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Based on United States strict discrimination and labor laws, there is no maximum age to become a flight attendant.

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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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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.

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In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121. These airlines cannot employ pilots after they reach the age of 65. However, these pilots may stay on with a Part 121 carrier in some other role, such as flight engineer.

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The Senior Cabin Crew Member (SCCM), also referred to as the In-flight Service Manager (ISM), Flight Service Director (FSD), Customer Service Manager (CSM), Cabin Service Director (CSD), or by other titles, is the senior flight attendant in the flight attendant chain of command.

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Flight attendants should have poise, tact, and resourcefulness to handle stressful situations and meet passengers' needs. Decision-making skills. Flight attendants must be able to act decisively in emergency situations.

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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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Flight Attendants made a median salary of $61,640 in 2021.

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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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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. A high school degree is required, with 2 or more years of college preferred.

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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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No. As a retired flight attendant I saw no major difference in the aging process between my colleagues and the general population. The cabin of an aircraft does have far less humidity than normal ambient air, which *might* temporarily make lines very slightly more pronounced.

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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. It is important to note that being pretty is not the only criteria for being a successful flight attendant.

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Here are a few questions that make us flight attendants cringe.
  • What Is The Pilot Drinking? ...
  • The Gate Agent Said You Could Seat Us Together? ...
  • Can I Just Sit Here? ...
  • What Hotel Do You Stay At? ...
  • (Ringing The Call Button) Can I Have A Coke? ...
  • What? ...
  • How Many Days Do You Work? ...
  • Is This Your Usual Route?


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Which airlines have the happiest flight attendants?
  • Alaska Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.
  • American Airlines.
  • United Airlines.
  • Southwest.


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