How do I get a job as a Flight Attendant?

How hard is it to get a job as a flight attendant?

• I have my GED. I am not fluent in another language. Tho I have worked in restaurants with mainly foreign people and was able to get on well and understand enough to work there. I have worked as a server for 8 years so I am used to working with the public and I am 5'3 135 pounds. What chance do I have?

• Answer:

  The other two posters are not correct. You only need a HS diploma In the US, it is not required that you are fluent in other languages, although it would be an asset if you apply to a legacy airline which flies internationally. Any airline that hires you will put you through extensive training. The best advice is to go on the website of an airline you are interested in working for, and click on careers or employment to find the qualifications and if they are accepting applications. A good website is http://www.flightattendantcareer.com On that site is a list of the airlines currently accepting applications and a lot of information about the job itself. Job qualifications: Some airlines require college courses or a degree, but most just require a high school education. Usually the minimum age is 21. Some smaller regional airlines hire at 19 or 20. Customer service back-ground, and at least some work experience. Must be able to pass a 10 year background check. Must be well groomed, poised, friendly, gracious under pressure. No visible tattoos (usually above the shoulders, below the elbows, below the knees. No piercings except one in each ear. Height between 5'2" and 6'2" (generally) Weight proportionate to height. Must be willing to relocate to whichever base you are assigned. Must be flexible about your hours. The first year or several years you will be "on reserve" which means you are on call and never have an assigned schedule. You could get called with 2 hours notice to report to the airport in uniform ready to leave on a 2,3 or 4 day trip or even longer for the charter airlines. When airlines open up a period where they are accepting applications, it is usually a for a very short period because they tend to be flooded with applicants. If you are called for an interview, the last thing the recruiter wants to hear is "I just love people, everyone says I have a good personality, etc." The airlines are looking for flexible, dependable employees who can contribute to the success of the company. Let them know what you can do for them to provide great customer service. If you don't hear from an airline right away, just keep applying, and be sure to register on the careers website of the airlines so you can be set up to receive job alerts. If you do not have any customer service background, you could start out at the airline working in reservations, ticketing or gates, and then internally transfer. That way you can start at your nearest airport. The pay is not wonderful: you are guaranteed a certain number of hours per month and while on reserve you may only get paid that amount. Good luck! It is a fun job and it spoils you for having a "regular" job.