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Flight Attendants

Flight attendants keep airline passengers safe and comfortable.

The main job of flight attendants is to keep passengers safe and evacuate them in an emergency. They also help to make flights as enjoyable as possible by responding to the needs of passengers.

Flight Attendants are in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster and the Travel and Tourism pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$35,845 / year    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Data not available

Education & Training:

 Data not available

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Attend preflight briefing led by captain. Learn about crew duties, weather conditions, and special passenger problems.
  • Greet passengers, verify tickets, and direct passengers to assigned seats.
  • Assist passengers with storing carry-on luggage in overhead or under-seat storage. Assist passengers with special needs.
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Job Title Examples:

 In-Flight Crew Member,  Purser, 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.