Flight Attendants
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.
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Salary Information
Flight Attendants: $67,130 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Assist others during emergencies. | General |
| Provide transportation information to passengers or customers. | General |
| Inspect aircraft or aircraft components. | General |
| Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies. | General |
| Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments. | General |
| Resolve issues affecting transportation operations. | General |
| Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety. | General |
| Verify information or specifications. | General |
| Assist passengers during vehicle boarding. | General |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards. | General |
| Clean vehicles or vehicle components. | General |
| Operate communications equipment or systems. | General |
| Record operational details of travel. | General |
| Collect fares or payment from customers. | General |
| Sell products or services. | General |
| Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules. | Maintenance |
| Monitor availability of equipment or supplies. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems. | Maintenance |
| Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| AD OPT Altitude | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Arkitektia Flight Itinerary | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Bid Assistant | Calendar and scheduling software |
| IBM Lotus LearningSpace | Computer based training software |
| SBS International Maestro Suite | Calendar and scheduling software |
| ValtamTech Flight Crew Log | Calendar and scheduling software |