We surveyed 563 air crew members to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical air crew member. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an air crew member?
Low
High
Working as an air crew member typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an air crew member?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an air crew member typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an air crew member?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an air crew member.
Do air crew members work full-time or part-time?
93% of air crew members work in full-time roles while 7% work part-time.
Is being an air crew member stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for air crew members, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as an air crew member?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be an air crew member.
How competitive is the workplace for air crew members?
Low
High
Air crew members see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being an air crew member require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Air crew members will see frequent time pressure on the job, likely contributing to an occasionally stressful work environment.
Are air crew members allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Air crew members rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do air crew members have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Air crew members tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being an air crew member physically demanding?
Low
High
Being an air crew member may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are air crew members exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, air crew members tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being an air crew member require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for air crew members.
Does being a good air crew member require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as an air crew member.