Questions & Answers

Q: What type of education is required for becoming a flight attendant or travel agent?
A: The minimum requirement is a high school education or equivalent. Attendance at a travel school offering an intensive curriculum will increase your opportunities for successful hiring.

 

Q: Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for employment?
A: The requirements to work for a United States based airline state that you either be a U.S. citizen or possess the legal right to be employed in the U.S. You need to possess the legal right to work in the United States as a travel agent.
 

Q: Do I have to have perfect vision to become a flight attendant?
A: No, as long your vision is correctable to 20/40 or better, you should be fine with your vision.
 

Q: What are the health qualifications to become a flight attendant?
A: Your overall health should be in good condition. Once you are hired by an airline their training programs are quite vigorous therefore you need to be in good shape. Airlines also notice your teeth. If you need corrective work it would be best to get this completed prior to placement. Airlines do hire personnel with braces.

 

Q: As a flight attendant do I need to be flexible?
A: Flexibility and an ability to relocate to other cities are very important if you are going to be considered a serious flight attendant contender.

 

Q: Do I need to speak a foreign language to get a job with the airlines or with a travel agency?
A: For either position it is strongly recommended that you speak English with good diction. Speaking another language may result in increasing your pay as a flight attendant. As a travel agent speaking another language will enhance your ability to serve multiple cultures.
 

Q: As a flight attendant what are my height and weight requirements?
A: Most airlines require that you be between 5' and 6'3'' dependent on the airline. Your weight must be in good proportion to your height

 

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