Flight Attendant
Keeps every passenger safe and calm in the sky.
Strengths this career uses
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Communication
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Empathy
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Leadership
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What is it?
Flight attendants are trained safety professionals who also make travel comfortable — from safety demos to first-aid to service at 35,000 feet.
A typical day might include…
Report to the airport, pre-flight briefing, safety checks, boarding, service, layover in a new city, next leg tomorrow.
They might…
- Run safety checks before every flight
- Handle medical or safety emergencies
- Serve food and help passengers
- Travel to cities all over the world
"We're not waiters with wings — we're the reason you land safely."
— Career cabin crew
Helpful subjects
Pay range
$40k–$80k (US, 2024)
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Gentle reminder
A door, not a destination. Many people change careers 5+ times.
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