Requirements to Become a Flight Attendant

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What are the Requirements to Become a Flight Attendant?

Contrary to popular belief, the primary responsibility of a flight attendant is not just to serve drinks. It is to provide safety and security for the passengers. Safety provisions include:

Checking emergency equipment
Preparing the cabin before take-off and landing
Ensuring the passengers are buckled-in before take-off
Assisting passengers in the event of an emergency
Writing reports regarding the activity on the flight
Informing passengers about safety procedures

The Educational Requirements to Become a Flight Attendant

Flight attendants go through a great deal of training and prepare extensively to work within the field. Requirements include:

A high school diploma and preferably a bachelor's degree concentration in either tourism, hospitality, communication, or psychology
Training from a certified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved program, which typically takes three to eight weeks at an airline flight center
Meeting specific physical requirements such as minimum age limit, appropriate weight, and good vision. Many airlines also require flight attendants to be clean-cut, with no visible no body piercings or apparent tattoos.
Passing a thorough background investigation and being a citizen of the United States or registered alien that can work

Specific training for flight attendants includes courses in emergency procedures and evacuations, operating emergency equipment, administering first aid and CPR, how to handle disruptive passengers, terrorist attacks, and flight regulations. Flight attendants need to maintain licensure through continuing education.

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