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Brittany Tuten's page on how to become a Flight Attendant.



What is the job of a Flight Attendant? A normal day for a Flight Attendant, according to Dawn Rosenberg McKay, includes:
 * Get briefed by the captain on emergency evacuation procedures, coordination of the crew, the length of the flight, expected weather conditions, and special issues having to do with passengers.
 * Make sure that first-aid kits and other emergency equipment are aboard and in working order.
 * Assess the passenger cabin to make sure there are adequate supplies of food, beverages, and blankets.
 * Greet passengers as they enter the plane, check their tickets, and tell them where to store their coats and carry-on bags.
 * Instruct passengers in the use of emergency equipment.
 * Check to see that passengers' seat belts are fastened, seats are in the upright position, and bags are properly stowed prior to takeoff.
 * Help passengers in the event of an emergency.
 * Reassure passengers in the event of turbulence.
 * Report passengers' medical problems, lost and found articles, and condition of cabin equipment.
 * Sometimes, if in a supervisory position, oversee the work of the other attendants aboard the aircraft.

What is the work enviorment of a Flight Attendant?
 * They can work nights, holidays, and weekends.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Time is usually 12 hours per day, but can be up to 14 hours.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Attendants usually fly 65 to 90 hours a month and generally spend another 50 hours a month on the ground preparing planes for flights, writing reports following completed flights, and waiting for planes to arrive. Most airlines guarantee a minimum of 65 to 85 flight hours per month, with the option to work additional hours. Flight attendants receive extra compensation for additional hours.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Flight attendants may be away from their home base at least one-third of the time.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The work can be strenuous and trying.

<span style="color: #d41657; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">What are the physical requirments of a Flight Attendant? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">A minimum height of 5'3 <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Vision has to be 30/20 or better You have to be physically fit There is a weight requiremnet depending onthe airline.

<span style="color: #d41657; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">﻿What is the annual salary for a Flight Attendant? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">﻿The median annual salary in Palm Bay, Florida as of 2009, is about $51,416.

<span style="color: #d41657; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">What are the educational requirements for being a Flight Attendant?
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">A High School diploma or GED
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">An AA or Bachelors in any related subject, such as, Communications, Phsycology, Nursing, Travel, and Tourism
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Must be certified by the FAA
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Must be trained by the airline itself

<span style="color: #d41657; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Where can you find this career? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">You can find this career in a numerous amount of places. Anywhere with an airport.

<span style="color: #d41657; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Which colleges offer the degree? > Virginia Gardens FL  [|www.**aeroservice**.com/] > Winter Park FL   [|www.**flightattendantexpress**.com/] > Daytona Beach FL   [|www.the**airlineacademy**.com/]
 * Aeroservice Aviation Center
 * Flight Attendant Express
 * The Airline Academy

<span style="color: #d41657; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">﻿Would you be interested in this career? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Yes, I think it is an interesting job and it would be kind of cool to be a Flight Attendant.