The Basics:

 

• A well-groomed, professional image
• Weight in proportion to height
• A mature, positive attitude, flexibility and pleasing personality
• Ability to relate to people of diverse cultures
• A high school diploma or GED
• Two year’s customer service experience or 2 years of college
• Able to speak fluent English; a second language is desirable
• At least 18 years old
• Vision correctable to 20/40 or better
• Clean background; airlines perform 10-year background check
• Valid passport
• Must be U.S. citizen or authorized to work with unrestricted U.S. entry/exit
• If you want to work for a United States airline you must be either be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship, and must have unrestricted multiple entry into and out of the U.S. I have included a link to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization website:
  http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
  http://www.immihelp.com/yellowpages/regions-all.html

One important variable is the ability to effectively communicate in English if you work for a United States airline. Flight attendants must deal with emergency situations in which effective communication is imperative. There are times when instructions must be given to customers and it is very important for you to clearly understand the customers as well. The following information was taken from the websites of several different airlines, and you can see how this is an important requirement. Flight attendants:

 

• Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to provide a Leadership role in emergencies as needed.

• Must have excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills.- Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Are required to successfully complete pre-employment physical examination that reveals no physical or mental limitations that would impair ability to perform routine or emergency job duties.

• Must be free of all street drugs, hallucinogens, narcotics, depressants and stimulant medications.
  

Weight Chart In order to be hired as a flight attendant, your weight should be in proportion to your height. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, NOT JUST AN AESTHETIC ONE. The following chart can be used as a guideline for you to determine whether your weight would disqualify you from a career as a flight attendant. Airlines no longer weigh applicants, but recruiters are able to determine visually whether or not your weight is within the required parameters.
Height	Small Frame	Medium Frame	Large Frame
4′10″	102-111	109-121	118-131
4′11″	103-113	111-123	120-134
5′0″	104-115	113-126	122-137
5′1″	106-118	115-129	125-140
5′2″	108-121	118-132	128-143
5′3″	111-124	121-135	131-147
5′4″	114-127	124-138	134-151
5′5″	117-130	127-141	137-155
5′6″	120-133	130-144	140-159
5′7″	123-136	133-147	143-163
5′8″	126-139	136-150	146-167
5′9″	129-142	139-153	149-170
5′10″	132-145	142-156	152-173
5′11″	135-148	145-159	155-176
6′0″	138-151	148-162	158-179

DISCLAIMER:
By placing your deposit you hereby agree to the following terms: Your deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable. This deposit commits you to payment in full, and is required 3 days prior to the first day of class. Flight Attendant Express cannot be held responsible for any other costs incurred by students. The student will indemnify and hold harmless Flight Attendant Express if situations or circumstances arise that do not allow the student to attend the Comprehensive Flight Attendant Preparation Course. The student will also indemnify and hold harmless Flight Attendant Express if situations or circumstances occur that necessitate changes in the facilitation of the course.
This class in now way guarantees that an individual will receive employment with an airline. The purpose of the Flight Attendant Preparation Course is to provide the prospective airline applicant with insight and information to aid in the pursuit of employment through the interview process used by many airlines. While attendance at our class does not guarantee that an airline will consider you for employment, we will attempt to better inform and prepare you for the interview and training, therefore increasing your chances of being hired.