Do you need schooling to become a flight attendant?

Answer 1

Yes, those wings/badges on the flight attendants uniforms are made of their hard work. They are trained extensively as their work place is not the same as if in a hotel or restaurant. They may need to swim a hundred meters depending on the airline or the airline school requires. They are even taught about social graces, etiquette, how to sit, walk, properly. They are even trained on what to do in emergency situations, such as fire, evacuation, water/terrain landings, hijackings, first aid and the like. Trained in simulators, or a situation that simulates the actual activity. They are even needed to study several books as regulations, safety, and standards are always up-to date in the airline industry. This goes to the famous quoting "My wings are a thousand books"

Answer 2

Yes ...you will need school. At least to 10th grade. And if u get a college degree then that helps alot and u will get wayy more payy. Training is usually like 4 weeks or so, It is not bad, but they will give you an incentive upon completion of training. You need to be very careful in training, they check everything. They check from your shoes, to how your hair is done..EVERYDAY, for you girls, they tell u to reapply make up... reapply reapply. They will have some Lancome or any other companies reps to give you a makeover and show you what make up is best for you and stuff.. (kinda cool And this is how it works.::

I used to fly either 4 days 3 off... or 3days.4off. it just depends. It all goes by seniority and when you start, you are on reserve. It sucks at first but then it gets better. all airlines have their different ways of bidding for schedules. You get to bid where you would like to fly/what days and with who, one month prior. It all depends on how certified u are.. but you never know... u might get what you want.

This airline had AM reservoir were on call from like 3am-4pm or something.. i 4got. then PM reserve..On call from like 12pm-8pm. During this reserve hours you could get a trip assigned, or you could get Airport Standby (you get to sit for about 5 hours at the airport's flight attendants lounge) and wait... just in case some one calls in sick, or anything out of the ordinary happens. They keep you there to cover for other F/As.

Anyways, when you get to your destination, you walk with your Crew outside and there should be a hotel van or shuttle waiting for you (usually u and other airlines crews) and they will take you to your hotel. It is all paid for by the airline...except of course if you order meals, or movies or anything like that, then you pay for that.. remember most airlines pay u a PER DIEM while your away from your base.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

No; there is no licensing required for flight attendants. As long as you pass an airline's background check, and successfully complete their training course(s), you may become a flight attendant.

Answer 4

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for a flight attendant. Flight attendants must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement, but airlines increasingly prefer applicants who have a college degree. Experience in dealing with the public is important because flight attendants must be able to interact comfortably with strangers and remain calm under duress. Education and training. A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement. However, airlines increasingly prefer applicants with a college degree and with experience in dealing with the public. Applicants who attend schools and colleges that offer flight attendant training may have an advantage over other applicants. Highly desirable areas of concentration include people-oriented disciplines such as psychology, communications, sociology, nursing, anthropology, police or fire science, travel and tourism, hospitality and education. Flight attendants for international airlines generally must speak a foreign language fluently. For their international flights, some of the major airlines prefer candidates who can speak two major foreign languages. Once hired, all candidates must undergo a period of formal training. The length of training, ranging from 3 to 8 weeks, depends on the size and type of carrier and takes place at the airline's flight training center. Airlines that do not operate training centers generally send new employees to the center of another airline. Some airlines may provide transportation to the training centers and an allowance for room, board, and school supplies, while other airlines charge individuals for training. New trainees are not considered employees of the airline until they successfully complete the training program. Trainees learn emergency procedures such as evacuating an airplane, operating emergency systems and equipment, administering first aid, and surviving in the water. In addition, trainees are taught how to deal with disruptive passengers and with hijacking and terrorist situations. New hires learn flight regulations and duties, gain knowledge of company operations and policies, and receive instruction on personal grooming and weight control. Trainees for the international routes get additional instruction in passport and customs regulations. Trainees must perform many drills and duties unaided, in front of the training staff. Throughout training, they also take tests designed to eliminate unsuccessful trainees. Toward the end of their training, students go on practice flights. Upon successful completion of training, flight attendants receive the FAA's Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency. Flight attendants also are required to go through periodic retraining and pass an FAA safety examination to continue flying. Licensure and certification. All flight attendants must be certified by the FAA. In order to be certified, flight attendants are required to successfully complete training requirements, such as evacuation, fire fighting, medical emergency, and security procedures established by the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration. They also must perform the assigned duties of a cabin crew member and complete an approved proficiency check. Flight attendants are certified for specific types of aircraft, regardless of the carrier. Therefore, only 1-day or 2-day recurrent training, with the new carrier, is needed for those flight attendants who change airlines, as long as the type of aircraft remains the same. Other qualifications. Airlines prefer to hire poised, tactful, and resourceful people who can interact comfortably with strangers and remain calm under duress. Flight attendants must be in excellent health, and have the ability to speak clearly. Airlines usually have age, physical, and appearance requirements. Applicants usually must be at least 18 to 21 years old, although some carriers may have higher minimum-age requirements. Applicants must meet height requirements for reaching overhead bins, which often contain emergency equipment, and most airlines want candidates with weight proportionate to height. Vision is required to be correctable to 20/30 or better with glasses or contact lenses (uncorrected no worse than 20/200). Men must have their hair cut above the collar and be clean shaven. Airlines prefer applicants with no visible tattoos, body piercing, or unusual hairstyles or makeup. In addition to education and training, airlines conduct a thorough background check as required by the FAA, which goes back as many as 10 years. Everything about an applicant is investigated, including date of birth, employment history, criminal record, school records, and gaps in employment. Employment is contingent on a successful background check. An applicant will not be offered a job or will be immediately dismissed if his or her background check shows any discrepancies. All U.S. airlines require that applicants be citizens of the United States or registered aliens with legal rights to obtain employment in the United States. Advancement. After completing initial training, flight attendants are assigned to one of their airline's bases. New flight attendants are placed on reserve status and are called either to staff extra flights or to fill in for crewmembers who are sick, on vacation, or rerouted. When they are not on duty, reserve flight attendants must be available to report for flights on short notice. They usually remain on reserve for at least 1 year but, in some cities, it may take 5 to 10 years or longer to advance from reserve status. Flight attendants who no longer are on reserve bid monthly for regular assignments. Because assignments are based on seniority, usually only the most experienced attendants get their choice of assignments. Advancement takes longer today than in the past because experienced flight attendants are remaining in this career longer than in the past. Some flight attendants become supervisors, moving from senior or lead flight attendant, to check flight attendant, to flight attendant supervisor, then on to base manager, and finally to manager or vice president of in-flight operations. They may take on additional duties such as recruiting, instructing, or developing in-flight products. Their experience also may qualify them for numerous airline-related jobs involving contact with the public, such as reservation ticket agent or public relations specialist. Flight attendants who do not want to travel often for various reasons may move to a position as an administrative assistant. With additional education, some flight attendants may decide to transfer to other areas of the airline for which they work, such as risk management or human resources. For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

Answer 5

DO I NEED TO GO TO SCHOOL FIRST TO BE A FLIGHT ATTENDANT?