We surveyed 1,266 flight attendants to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical flight attendant. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a flight attendant?

Low

High

Working as a flight attendant typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a flight attendant?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a flight attendant 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 a flight attendant?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a flight attendant. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for flight attendants.

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Do flight attendants work full-time or part-time?

93% of flight attendants work in full-time roles while 7% work part-time.