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| Flight Attendants |
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| Employment Increase: |
51% |
| People In Field: |
140,000 |
| Average Salary: |
$13,650 |
| Qualifications: |
High School, Training |
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Nature of the Work:
It is the job of the flight attendant to see that all
passengers have a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable flight. At least
one hour before each flight, attendants are briefed by the
captain on such things as expected weather conditions and
special passenger problems. The attendants see that the
passenger cabin is in order, that supplies of food, beverages,
blankets, and reading material are adequate, and that first aid kits
and other emergency supplies are aboard and in working order.
As passengers board the plane, attendants greet them, check
their tickets, and assist them in storing coats and carry-on luggage.
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement:
The airlines prefer to hire poised, tactful, and
resourceful people who can deal comfortably with strangers.
Applicants usually must be at least 19 to 21 years old, but some
airlines have higher minimum age requirements. Flight
attendants must fall into a specific weight range depending on
their height and must have excellent health, good vision, and
the ability to speak clearly.
Job Outlook:
As more career minded people have entered this
occupation, turnover, which traditionally has been very high,
has declined. Still, most job openings through the year
2005 should flow from replacement needs. Thousands of job
openings will arise each year to replace flight attendants who
transfer to another occupation or who leave the labor force.
Sources of Additional Information:
Information about job opportunities in a particular
airline and the qualifications required may be obtained by writing
to the personnel manager of the company.
For addressees of airline companies and information about job opportunities and salaries, contact:
Future Aviation Professionals of America
4959 Massachusetts Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30337
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