Exactly How To Apply For Flight Attendants Jobs

The most frequent question I receive is How to apply for Flight Attendant?

If this is also your question, I understand how you feel. You love this job. It’s been your dream all your life. But you just don’t know how to even begin the process of applying.

The Internet has loads of information about flight attendant jobs which can be overwhelming and confusing.

Here’s exactly what you must do to start a career as a flight attendant.

 

How To Apply For Flight Attendant

1 Fulfill All The Requirements

Having an outstanding work experience or possessing a very pleasant personality isn’t enough to get you the job. You’ll need to comply with some basic requirements to qualify.

For example, you must be holding at least a high school diploma. Fluency in English is a must. You should be above the minimum height and reach requirement. Your weight is required to be proportional to your height.

Hint:

You don’t need to attend a flight attendant school to qualify for this job. Neither will it give you an advantage over the other candidates on the day of the interview. This is particularly true if you’re aiming for an airline in the Middle East and Asia. They don’t require any such training.

However, if you’re applying for some airlines in certain European countries, they do require that you have an aviation certificate before you can apply. So, please ask about the flight attendant required certificates that are applicable in your country.

Read our job requirements posts for more details.

 

2 Create a Winning Flight Attendant CV

Your CV should be professional, easy to read, and concise. It should instantly tell the interviewer what, who, and how you are.

Keep it to a maximum of two pages. One page is even better.

Having an Objective statement on the top of you CV is so outdated. Give your CV a fresh look by adding a Summary instead.

Check our CV writing posts for more on this.

 

3 Take the Best Photos

You’ll need two kinds of photos for your application:

• one full body
• one head shot: Passport size or 2 x 2.

Never ask a friend to simply take a photo of you while posing against a wall in your living room. Invest a little and go to a professional photographer. Buy a full business attire also.

A photo makes a huge impact, especially when applying online. So, when you pose for the photo, show confidence in your posture and friendliness in your smile.

Captivate them 😉

 

4 Know The Job Description and Hiring Process

It’s always a good idea to know what you’re getting yourself into.

Read everything you can about the flight attendant job description. You may think you love the job, but maybe the work doesn’t suit you.

Also, learn how the hiring process works so you’ll know what to expect and prepare yourself better .

• What do you do on an open day?
• What is an Assessment day?
• How many stages are there at the interview?

Prepare yourself for some behavioral based questions.

If you’re really serious, you should have these books below. For just a few dollars, you’ll get amazing preparation tips and strategies.

 

5 Research The Company

Find out everything you can about the airline you’re applying for. Be updated with their latest news.

Constantly follow the careers page on their website for announcements about their open days or hiring campaigns worldwide.

Visit our list of airlines hiring.

 

6 Apply

Apply online through their website. Fill in your details and upload your photos and CV.

If you don’t get an inviation to attend an interview by email or phone, you can still apply by attending their open days at any city near you.

Check which airlines are hiring now.

 

7 Apply Again!

If you aren’t successful at your first trial, or even first few trials, apply again and again and again!

I always remind people that I applied 8 times until I finally got into a major airline. I’m currently on my 15th year soaring the skies as a flight attendant.

It’s true that some people are naturally great at interviews and can pass at the first attempt. But a few of us need more preparation and practice. So don’t lose hope too soon!

 

The best thing to do right now is equip yourself. Read our other posts about how to become a flight attendant to get all the requirements needed for the job.

More importantly, prepare yourself mentally and emotionally.

Best of wishes and see you in your flight attendant uniforms soon!