Flight Attendant Hiring Requirements

Provided below is a comparison of the hiring requirements for the flight attendant position at each airline. This is for educational purposes only in an effort to give perspective flight attendants insight on what the basics requirements to become a flight attendant are. Visit the airlines career pages for the most up to date information regarding flight attendant hiring requirements.

Minimum Age	21	20	21	20	20	20	21	21
Education	High School Diploma or GED	High School Diploma or GED	High School Diploma or GED	High School Diploma or GED	High School Diploma or GED	High School Diploma or GED	High School Diploma or GED	High School Diploma or GED
English Proficiency	Ability to read and converse fluently in English is required.	Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.	Ability to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.	Must be able to read, speak, write, and communicate in English fluently.	Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English (and Spanish for Bilingual role).		Must be proficient in the English language; bilingual in Spanish a plus.	Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; fluently speaking and reading a second language is an asset.
United States Employment	Legal right to work in the United States.	Must have the right to work in the United States.	Possess current authorization to work in the U.S.	Legally authorized to work in the United States.	Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.	Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.	Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.	Need to be eligible to work and travel freely within the U.S. and all countries we serve, without restriction.
Passport/Visa	It is the trainee’s responsibility to have a valid passport in hand by the first day of training.	Must be in possession of a valid US or Foreign Passport with applicable VISAs	Ability to obtain and keep current a passport and travel documents to freely enter and exit places where Delta flies.	Must possess a current and valid passport to begin the interview process. Passport must not expire within the next 6 months. Ability to travel in and out of the United States, and the ability to travel to all current and future international destinations served by Frontier Airlines is required. Passport Cards are NOT acceptable as they do not permit air travel to and from the United States. Your passport must be a passport booklet.	Currently in possession of a valid passport or equivalent travel documents to freely enter and exit all destinations where JetBlue flies. All passport holders should have a minimum of 1-year (12 months) validity remaining at the time of application.	Must possess a valid, unexpired passport.	Must have valid passports/documents with the ability to travel in and out of the USA and to all cities/countries served by Spirit Airlines at the start of Initial Flight Attendant training.	You should possess and maintain a valid U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas.
Customer service experience	2 years customer / community service experience is required.	Two years' customer service experience preferred.	1 plus years of work experience in personalized customer service, patient care, or similar role.	1 to 2 years of customer service experience preferred.	Two (2) years customer service in a face-to-face environment including proactively resolving Customer issues regularly.	1-2 years previous in person Customer Service is required.	At least 2 years of experience in the Customer Service, Hospitality and/or Sales/Merchandising industry.	Experience in customer service, hospitality, food service, the aviation industry, safety-related positions, social service, healthcare/medical positions or the military would be ideal.
Communication Skills		Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; friendly reception of all customers.		Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.			Ability to communicate effectively.	Flight attendants at United are expected to display exceptional interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment, and be able to resolve conflicts with grace.
Appearance and Tattoos	Flight attendants must project a professional, well-groomed image and be physically capable of performing all of their assigned duties.	Must present a professional image, may not have visible tattoos, facial, multiple or upper ear piercing, or extreme hair color or style while in Flight Attendant Uniform.	Willingness to comply with our uniform and appearance guidelines, including tattoos and piercings.	Must present a neat professional appearance and demeanor including adhering to the Frontier Inflight uniform and appearance guidelines. Multiple piercings are not permitted while wearing the Flight Attendant Uniform.	Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance. Body piercings, and supportive garments must not be visible and must be fully covered.		Must maintain a polished, professional and conservative appearance at all times.	Professional appearance (e.g. no visible tattoos or facial piercings).
Height/Reach	Applicants must be able to reach 80 vertical inches (approximately 5’2” in height).	Height and weight must allow for safe operation of the aircraft and may not exceed specific aircraft dimensions (for example, must be able to sit in jump seat and fasten the harness, move throughout the cabin aisle, and operate emergency exits).	Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.	Ability to reach into overhead compartments with a height of 67” and depth of 28”.	Able to reach six feet three inches (6'3") without shoes.		Must be at least 5'0 (without shoes).	5 feet 2 inches to 6 feet.
Physical Requirements		Ability to push or pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds. Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds such as galley stowage bins and carry-on baggage.	Ability to work in a physically demanding role which requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and lifting (i.e., pushing/pulling beverage or food carts and lifting and opening emergency aircraft doors).	Heavy lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 60 pounds frequently.	Able to push and pull moveable carts weighing in excess of 250 pounds.		Must be able to lift 40lbs from floor to shoulder level, ability to reach aircraft overhead bins and storage areas.	Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (e.g. lift luggage to overhead bin; lift window exit), and push and pull heavy equipment (e.g. should be able to push/pull beverage cart up to 250 lbs.)
Schedule		Alternative work schedules including evenings and weekends.	Ability to work a flexible schedule.	Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when needed.	Able to work varying schedules including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, holidays, and last minute drafting.	Ability to work rotating shift work, and/or overtime and travel on a constant basis.	Ability to work flexible hours, days, and holidays.	You are expected to be available for assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours and on limited notice.
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