In the Navy:
Air Warfare Systems Engineer; C-130 Second Loadmaster; Loadmaster; Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter); Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical); Second Loadmaster
The opportunity to travel attracts many Flight Attendants to their career. That opportunity comes with serious responsibilities for the safety of passengers and other airline personnel. Flight Attendants greet passengers, help them find their seats and stow their bags… serve meals… and cope with turbulence, airsickness, and disruptive travelers. To keep passengers safe, flight attendants also instruct passengers in the use of equipment like seat belts and oxygen masks, and are ready to help passengers evacuate in an emergency landing. Flight attendants work nights, weekends, and holidays —especially early in their careers, because more experienced staff usually fly the most desirable routes and schedules. A high school diploma is generally required to enter the field. While each airline has specific requirements, in general, candidates should be in excellent health, able to speak clearly, and be willing to relocate. Travel experience, customer service skills, and speaking a foreign language would all be an advantage. Candidates could expect several weeks of concentrated training and many months of serving as a substitute attendant before working full time. This career requires confidence, reliability and graciousness— because for most passengers, the flight attendant is the face of the airline.
What they do:
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.
On the job, you would:
Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.
Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.
Monitor passenger behavior to identify threats to the safety of the crew and other passengers.
Business
customer service
human resources (HR)
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Basic Skills
talking to others
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Hearing and Speech
speak clearly
recognize spoken words
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
Concern for Others
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Social Orientation
Self Control
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Calendar and scheduling software
SBS International Maestro Suite
ValtamTech Flight Crew Log
high school diploma/GED or bachelor's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.