Salary Range
$25,000 to $75,000Overview
Flight attendants are responsible for the safety and comfort of airline passengers from the initial boarding to disembarkment. They are trained to respond to emergencies and passenger illnesses. Flight attendants are required on almost all national and international commercial flights. There are approximately 119,300 flight attendants employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Social
Career Ladder
Lead Flight Attendant or Instructor
Flight Attendant
Flight Attendant Trainee
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