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The opportunity to travel

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attracts many Flight Attendants

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to their career.

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That opportunity comes with

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serious responsibilities for the

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safety of passengers and

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other airline personnel.

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Flight Attendants greet passengers,

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help them find their seats

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and stow their bags… serve meals…

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and cope with turbulence, airsickness,

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and disruptive travelers.

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To keep passengers safe,

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flight attendants also instruct passengers

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in the use of equipment like seat belts

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and oxygen masks,

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and are ready to help passengers

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evacuate in an emergency landing.

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Flight attendants work nights,

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weekends, and holidays

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—especially early in their careers,

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because more experienced staff

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usually fly the most desirable

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routes and schedules.

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A high school diploma is

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generally required to enter the field.

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While each airline has specific requirements,

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in general,

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candidates should be in excellent health,

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able to speak clearly,

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and be willing to relocate.

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Travel experience, customer service skills,

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and speaking a foreign language

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would all be an advantage.

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Candidates could expect several weeks of

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concentrated training and many months of

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serving as a substitute attendant

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before working full time.

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This career requires confidence,

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reliability and graciousness—

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because for most passengers,

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the flight attendant is the

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face of the airline.