Flight Attendant

A Flight Attendant takes on a range of duties during an aircraft flight. You’ll work as part of a cabin crew to attend to the needs of passengers during domestic or international flights. Flight Attendants might check passenger tickets and show people to their correct seats. You might conduct safety inspections, demonstrate emergency procedures and serve food and drinks.

Flight Attendants should have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate strong customer service. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to interact with passengers from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you can remain calm in stressful situations and draw on your problem solving abilities when needed.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a flight attendant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30222

Certificate III in Travel

Online
10 months
$5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AVI30219

Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $8,210
  • First aid certification, a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and other regulatory requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • First aid certification, a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and other regulatory requirements.
  • First aid certification, a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and other regulatory requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management

On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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