Reality...?

Are You Ready To...?

• Wait on passengers
• Learn about safety and teach it to others
• Stay calm under pressure
• Work with a team
• Travel the world
• Work long hours

It Helps to Be...

Confident, strong, and open to change. It’s also good to enjoy helping people and be able to stay calm under pressure.

Outlook

Government economists expect jobs for flight attendants to grow as fast as the average for all careers between 2004 and 2014. In the long run, a growing population and improving economy will likely increase the number of airline passengers. As airlines increase the number of planes in their fleet, they’ll need more flight attendants.

In the short term, however, the events of September 11, 2001 have caused problems for the travel industry. It’s also important to keep in mind that travel is very sensitive to the ups and downs of the economy.

Compensation

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly earnings of flight attendants in 2006 were $56,150.

Although flight attendants are guaranteed a minimum monthly salary, they can earn incentive pay for flying extra hours. Serving on international flights, working holidays, and taking on additional responsibilities are all other ways to make more money.

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