Flight Attendant Friday: Educational Requirements
Q. What are the educational requirements to become a Flight Attendant? Should I take a course at a travel school?
A. Requirements vary from carrier to carrier, but generally speaking, a college degree is not required (although a great number of Flight Attendants have degrees). If a degree is not required, the airline will be looking for a combination of education and work experience. So, don’t drop out of college hoping to get hired. Continue your education as you start the application process. It’s pretty rare, although possible, to get hired without any college education.
As far as a special travel school, I don’t feel they are necessary as you don’t gain an advantage from the education in the hiring process. Once you’ve been selected, the airlines will put you through their own training program. Most of these travel schools are fairly expensive, and I believe you money is better spent for on a general college education.
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3 opinions for Flight Attendant Friday: Educational Requirements
ronellia perez
Apr 1, 2008 at 5:22 am
i want to apply as an flight attendant, i’m college graduate of associate in computer secretarial in system plus collge foundation..
Merissa Augustine
May 3, 2008 at 6:35 pm
i am a college graduate of associate degree in Tourism & Hospitality. I always wanted to be a flight attendent because i love travelling and communicating with people around the world. i want to apply for the position. How do i go about doing that.
Mary Jo Manzanares
May 9, 2008 at 7:42 am
Check the website of the airline(s) that you are interested in applying to. Usually there will be a link to “employment opportunities.”
You may have to keep checking back often, because things change.
The best way to get an interview is to show up for one of the “cattle calls.”
This is a huge interview event where hundreds of people may show up for just a handful of training slots. Bring a few copies of your resume, and make sure your grooming and dress are impeccable.
I’ll try to answer some interview tips over the next few weeks.
Good luck!
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