Is being a flight attendant a good fit for you?
Looks after passenger safety on a plane, explains safety rules, serves food and drinks and deals with emergencies.
What the work involves
- Checks that first aid kits and emergency equipment, like fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, work.
- Announces and demonstrates safety and emergency procedures, such as oxygen masks, seat belts and life jackets.
- Watches passenger behaviour to spot threats to the crew and other passengers.
- Walks the aisles to check passengers follow safety rules before takeoff and landing.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising, helping and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a flight attendant is one of yours.
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