airline Flight Attendant Jobs — See Openings

Flight attendants earn $25–$40/hr on average, plus per diem of $2–$3/hr for time on duty away from base. First-year pay at major carriers (Delta, American, United) starts around $27–$30/hr; senior crew at the top of the pay scale can exceed $75/hr. Total annual compensation typically runs $45K–$95K+ depending on seniority, base and trips flown.

Flight attendant training is typically 3–6 weeks of paid, in-residence training at the airline's training center. You'll learn FAA safety procedures, emergency evacuations, first aid/CPR, service standards, and aircraft-specific equipment. Training is intensive, and graduation is required to receive your FAA certificate.

No — a college degree is not required to become a flight attendant. You need a high school diploma or GED, to be at least 20–21 years old, have the right to work in the U.S., meet reach/height requirements, and pass a background check and drug test. Customer service experience is strongly preferred.

Delta, American Airlines, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Alaska, Spirit, Frontier, Hawaiian, and many regional carriers actively hire flight attendants. Each carrier has different bases (crew domiciles) and scheduling systems. Browse open cabin crew roles above.