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Dorra
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How can I prepare myself to become a flight attendant in the future?
I am an 18-year-old high school student. I dream of becoming a flight attendant. I am improving my English and taking online courses. What skills and experiences should I focus on now to prepare for this career?
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Prem Sagar Jacob
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To become a flight attendant, focus on improving your customer service skills, keep a neat and professional appearance, and practice clear communication. Getting certified in CPR/First Aid and learning a foreign language can give you an edge with major airlines.
Airlines prefer candidates with experience in hospitality and problem-solving.
Customer Service Experience: Gain skills by working in hotel management, tourism, or high-end retail.
Volunteering: Take part in community service or public-facing roles to show your ability to assist and manage people.
Age & Education: You should be between 18 to 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor's degree in fields like aviation, hospitality, or languages is a plus.
Physical Standards: You need to meet height requirements, typically between 5'2" and 6'3", to reach emergency equipment and overhead bins, and you should be able to swim.
Appearance: Keep a clean and professional look, avoiding visible tattoos or piercings when in uniform.
Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential. Learning a second language like Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, or French can make you more attractive to international airlines.
Airlines prefer candidates with experience in hospitality and problem-solving.
Customer Service Experience: Gain skills by working in hotel management, tourism, or high-end retail.
Volunteering: Take part in community service or public-facing roles to show your ability to assist and manage people.
Age & Education: You should be between 18 to 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor's degree in fields like aviation, hospitality, or languages is a plus.
Physical Standards: You need to meet height requirements, typically between 5'2" and 6'3", to reach emergency equipment and overhead bins, and you should be able to swim.
Appearance: Keep a clean and professional look, avoiding visible tattoos or piercings when in uniform.
Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential. Learning a second language like Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, or French can make you more attractive to international airlines.
Wayne Johnson
Maintenance Programs, FAA Part 121
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Dora, Prem answered most of the requirements.
What I would suggest you do is just go online and enter something like the following example: "alaska airlines flight attendant requirements." Just substitute "Alaska Airlines" for the airline you want to apply to.
Some of the airlines require you to be age 21 at a minimum.
You should also be comfortable in the water as most airlines fly overwater.
Experience in customer service is a "big" plus to get you noticed.
For international airlines proficiency in a second language is also a plus.
Also if one airline turns you down, don't get discouraged, there was a friend of mine, who applied to Horizon Air, got turned down, then applied to Alaska Airlines and was hired. At that time Horizon Air was a commuter airline owned by Alaska Airlines.
Good luck on your journey.
Wayne
What I would suggest you do is just go online and enter something like the following example: "alaska airlines flight attendant requirements." Just substitute "Alaska Airlines" for the airline you want to apply to.
Some of the airlines require you to be age 21 at a minimum.
You should also be comfortable in the water as most airlines fly overwater.
Experience in customer service is a "big" plus to get you noticed.
For international airlines proficiency in a second language is also a plus.
Also if one airline turns you down, don't get discouraged, there was a friend of mine, who applied to Horizon Air, got turned down, then applied to Alaska Airlines and was hired. At that time Horizon Air was a commuter airline owned by Alaska Airlines.
Good luck on your journey.
Wayne