Flight attendant work environment

Flight attendants may be part-time or full-time. They might work for commercial, corporate, regional or international airlines. They work unconventional hours and schedules because airlines operate day and night, year-round and on holidays and weekends. Most airlines ensure flight attendants work no more than 12 hours a day, but international flights may require them to work longer. The FAA requires flight attendants to have at least nine hours off between shifts. They often spend nights in hotels between flights and might be away from home for days at a time.

Flight attendants spend part of their workdays in the air and part on the ground preparing or waiting for the next flight. When flying, they work in the plane’s cabin with other flight crew members. A flight attendant’s job can be stressful at times, as they must deal with difficult or anxious passengers, respond to emergencies and air turbulence and be on their feet for long periods.  

Flight attendants typically have to gain years of experience and seniority before they can choose their schedule and location. Many flight attendants choose to live near their base airport so they can commute to work quickly, particularly if they get called in on short notice.

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