Become Flight Attendant

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Become Flight Attendant

Take to the skies as a flight attendant. Flight attendants are an important part of the crew of an airline who provide care for airplane passengers during travel. They assure that people are as comfortable and safe as possible. It is up to flight attendants to ensure the passengers follow safety regulations, and a failure to do so may puts other passengers at risk. They can be employed by large international airlines or for companies who provide charted and private flights.

Experienced in customer service environments
Able to memorize all rules, regulations and procedures
Ability to stay organized and polite under all circumstances
Physically comfortable to stand and move on long flights
Very safety conscious, both for themselves and passengers

Flight attendant is primarily a customer service position, albeit one in a different type of working environment. They act as the face of the airline and the crew of the airplane. They organize passengers as they board and de-board the aircraft, ensuring safety and comfort during flights. There are also physical tasks involved, such as assistance passengers with mobility issues, large pieces of luggage and other circumstances that may arise. Different airlines have different responsibilities for their flight attendants, including varying levels of mandatory training to be completed before a first flight.

Guide passengers boarding the plan to their seats
Assist with luggage and baggage when necessary
Perform safety demonstrations at the beginning of each flight
Ensure that passengers are following safety regulations during the flight
Provide foods and drinks
Rely important information to and from the flight crew
Identify issues or threats that may occur
Remain calm under stressful circumstances such as weather and turbulence
Make important in-flight announcements.

Aspiring flight attendants must complete a training program provided by an airline as part of the hiring process. While these programs must be approved by Transport Canada, the government doest perform the training themselves. Each airline can have its own requirements, including CPR and First Aid Certification, and bilingualism.

Flight attendants are recruited by the aviation and transport sectors.

The long-term employment outlook for flight attendants is considered to be limited to fair across the country. The number of job openings is predicted to remain similar to the number of job seekers looking to join the profession, but the tourism and travel industries are still recovering from the economic effects of the pandemic.

A flight attendant works for an airline, providing either service on an airplane to passengers before, during and after the flight. They can operate out of specific airports, but the majority of their time will be spent on the airplane providing important information and attending to passenger needs.

According to the CNP code (national classification of occupations), here are the additional titles for a flight attendant: