Flight Attendants
Transportation and Material Moving
Checks emergency gear such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and oxygen bottles, then shows passengers how to use masks, seat belts, and life jackets. During the flight, walks the aisles to confirm people follow federal rules before takeoff and landing, watches for behavior that could threaten the cabin, and serves food and drinks. Helps children, older passengers, or people with disabilities, and gives first aid when someone is in distress. If the plane has to evacuate, directs and assists passengers through the emergency procedures. A fit for people who like talking with the public, staying alert to cabin conditions, and following set safety routines in the aircraft cabin.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$63'580
Median Wage Market Position
$63'580
What you might do
- Show passengers how to use safety equipment
- Walk the cabin to check safety rules
- Watch passenger behavior for safety risks
- Check first-aid kits and emergency gear
- Help children, older adults, and passengers with disabilities
- Lead an evacuation after an emergency landing
Skills that matter
- Demonstrating oxygen masks and life jackets
- Listening for passenger needs and concerns
- Watching cabin behavior for safety threats
- Checking first-aid kits and oxygen bottles
- Guiding evacuations after an emergency landing
- Helping children, elderly, and disabled passengers
AI & the future of this role
Cabin safety, emergency response, and calm in-person care are difficult to automate aboard an aircraft. Tools might streamline announcements or inventory, yet passenger trust and hands-on crisis handling are likely to keep demand resilient.
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