How the flight attendant hiring
process works
You first have to APPLY to get a shot at becoming a
flight attendant. People always tell me that they always dreamed of becoming
one, but never took the time to even apply! You will never know if you don’t
try. Try for as many and as often as you can. HERE is a website where you can find more info on airlines that are currently taking applicants and more info on how to apply for each individual airline.
Some airlines will call you for a phone interview
while others will first invite you to an open house. Some airlines have open
houses that are invite only while others allow anyone to come to their open
houses. Treat the open house as you would a serious interview.
Airline Requirements
For most airlines you have to be 21 although a few may
still allow you to apply at 18. Airlines require a basic height which seems to
be getting shorter and shorter these days! Weight is no longer listed but you
must be able to buckle yourself in a jump seat. You need to have a PASSPORT and
a high school GED although many flight attendants have college experience or a
major, just as many go into being a flight attendant as soon as they turn 21
with only a GED. Don’t stress so much about knowing another language if it is
an American airline you are applying with. Sometimes knowing another one can
help but many times it is not a requirement. You can read up on different
requirements for languages and height on each individual airlines website.
Preparing your resume and cover
letter
Your main job as a flight attendant is to be a safety
professional. It is great to share any information from your previous
experience that proves you could be responsible in case an emergency happened.
Another important aspect for the job is that you need to have great customer
service and be kind and approachable. Any previous experience that deals with
safety or customer service is something that should be listed.
When I wrote my cover letter and re-did my resume to
focus on getting a flight attendant job, I researched many example cover
letters and resumes on google. I didn’t copy them, but it is interesting to see
how the examples used their previous experience to fit in with the duties of a
flight attendant.
Where to find Flight Attendant job
openings
Thank goodness for google! Always be on the lookout
for who is hiring. The more applications you send out, the more chances you
have of getting a call for a shot at getting invited to an open house or
getting a phone interview! If you know anyone who is a flight attendant or
works at an airline, getting them to refer you can be of great benefit to you.
Still apply to other airlines even if you do get referred to one. If you don’t
know anyone who can refer you, don’t worry! Just be diligent with applying.