You might hire a flight attendant to:
- Ensure compliance with onboard safety procedures
Provide passengers with service and support
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Support the flight deck crew during flight
- Provide assistance to special needs passengers, such as older adults or persons with disabilities
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Ability to successfully complete the airline’s training program | Experience in a customer-facing or healthcare role |
| Proficiency in language(s) of country of hire | First aid certification |
| Outstanding interpersonal, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills | A polished appearance and the ability to comply with uniform requirements |
| Available to be scheduled away from their home for multiple days | Proficiency in additional language(s) |
| Ability to meet physical requirements established by the airline and government authorities | Willingness to commute or relocate |
