How to Apply for a Flight Attendant Job
A career as a flight attendant can be quite rewarding, especially if you love to travel. But the qualifications for a flight attendant career can be quite strict, and it pays to check out the job carefully before you apply. Learning as much as you can about what it takes to be a flight attendant and how you can apply can boost your chances of getting the job you want.
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Locate a current copy of your resume. You need the information contained on your resume to complete any paperwork or online applications. Review your resume carefully to make sure you meet the qualifications for a flight attendant position, which vary from airline to airline.
You need a high school diploma and perhaps a college degree as well. You also need to meet the physical requirements of the job, including the ability to lift heavy luggage over your head and the ability to move easily down the aisles of the plan. These qualifications are explained in detail during the interview process, but it is important to make sure you meet those basic requirements before applying.
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Create a list of airlines you would like to work for. Focus on airlines that fly out of your home airport, but keep in mind you might have to work out of the airline's hub city if you get the job.
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Log on to each airline's website and click the Careers or Work for Us link. Use the site map at the bottom of the page if you do not see a link at the top.
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Change the job category to "Flight attendant" to see a list of openings and get information on how to apply. Each airline uses its own process to hire new flight attendants, so read the instructions carefully.
Many airlines, including Southwest, hold periodic job fairs for would-be flight attendants. At these events, each flight attendant completes an application and goes through a short interview process. The airline determines which applicants it wants to interview further, and the Human Resources department then contacts each applicant as new opportunities open up.
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