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Becoming a flight attendant crosses the mind of many job seekers for numerous reasons. The
fact that the job doesn’t require a college degree and comes with perks like free travel, hotel
rooms and meals are just a few reasons why there are so many applicants hoping to get hired as
flight attendants. Even though the perks of becoming a flight attendant are clear, there are some
drawbacks that come with it as well. For more insights about how to become a flight attendant,
keep reading.

EARNING A COLLEGE
DEGREE
Even though a college degree isn’t required to become a flight
attendant, earning one can certainly help bolster a candidate’s
resume. Although a college degree isn’t required, applicants
are required to have their GED or High School Diploma in
order to become flight attendants. What airlines find more
valuable in flight attendant candidates than anything else is
proven customer service or hospitality experience.

SEARCH FOR PROSPECTIVE

EMPLOYERS
Finding a job as a flight attendant can be just as hard as
finding a job in any other industry. A few good places for
prospective flight attendants to search for jobs include
LinkedIn, job boards and directly on the websites of
leading airlines. After finding airlines searching for new
flight attendants, it’s time to go through the application
process. Factors like working conditions and salary are
likely to vary depending on the airline.

TRAIN FOR
CERTIFICATIONS
After completing the application and interview process, the next step
to becoming a flight attendant is to train for the necessary
certifications. One option for applicants without hospitality
experience who are hoping to stand out to airlines hiring new
attendants is to complete a flight attendant training program before
applying for positions. Otherwise, flight attendants typically receive
new hire training at the flight training center of the airline they’ve
been hired by. Most training programs take about six weeks to
complete.

COMPLETE FAA
CERTIFICATION EXAMS
After completing airline-required training, the next step to boarding
a flight as a flight attendant is to secure FAA certification. The
director of operations of an airline can apply for Certificate of
Demonstrated Proficiency from the FAA for new flight attendants
that have shown proficiency in key areas of their new hire training
like applying first-aid and evacuation techniques. After receiving
their Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency, flight attendants are
responsible for maintaining their certification with routine testing.

ADVANCING YOUR CAREER

Many of the perks that come with becoming a flight attendant only
come to fruition after spending a considerable amount of time with one
airline. Similar to other career fields, the best way to move up the
ladder is by continuing to learn skills that coincide with the role. For
example, one way to begin working flights traveling to and from
Canada would be to learn French. Tenure and a dedication to learning
valuable skills are the best ways to advance as a flight attendant.

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