My Career as a Flight Attendant by Kim Jones

1. My Career as a Flight Attendant by Kim Jones Enjoy the show

2. My career is defined as • Major airlines are required by law to provide flight attendants for the safety and security of the traveling public.

3. I chose this profession for several reasons • I love to travel, I know that being a flight attendant would allow me to travel all across the United States and to foreign countries. • I know I am a people person I love to interact with the public, I love talking to all kind of people. Working for the airlines would allow me to do that on a daily basis • Finally, I love the excitement of being at the airports, I love when the plane takes off and the thrill of when it lands

4. Duties and Responsibilities • Make flights comfortable and enjoyable for passengers. • Understand emergency procedures • Understand the importance of the coordination of the crew • The length of the flight • Know expected weather conditions • Be aware of special issues regarding certain passengers. • Greet passengers as they board the plane, check their ticket and instruct on where to store their carry on items. • Prior to take off attendants instruct all passengers in the use of emergency equipment, and check to see that all seat beats are fastened and all seats are in the upright. • Cited source : bls.gov april 2009

5. Job Outlook for flight attendants • Flight attendants held about 97,000 jobs in 2006 • Most flight attendants are employed by the major commercial airlines. • Employment is expected to grow 11% • This employment growth is based upon population growth and a growing economy • By the year 2016 employment numbers are expected to be 107,000 • Cite Source bls.gov April 2009

6. Potential Income • Beginning flight attendants median earnings are $15,840.00 a year • Pay scale vary by carrier however, most new hires usually begin at the same pay scale. • Pay increases are based upon an established pay scale. • Some airlines offer incentive pay for working holidays, nights, and international flights • Flight attendants and their immediate families are entitled to free or discounted fares on the airline that they work for. • Cited source: bls.gov • Association of Flight Attendants • April 2009

7. Educational Requirements • High School – A high school diploma is the minimum requirement • GED – Is not accepted for this career • College Applicants with either a two year degree or a four year degree and experience in dealing with the public are likely to have the best job opportunities • Source: bls.gov April 2009

8. Delta Flight Attendant School • The Delta Flight Attendant School is located in Atlanta, Ga. • 2532 Peach Tree Lane • Phone # 1 800 868-1816 • www.deltaairlines.org

9. Cost • For this particular career the cost factor will depend upon if you choose to attend a private flight attendant school, if you do then there is a cost. • If you apply to a major airline and you are accepted into their flight attendant program the cost is to the airline. • Most flight attendant programs I found were listed on the internet and the cost factor was not listed, which would make me very suspect about looking at a school via the internet. I would apply directly to a major airline

10. Typical course work • The course work that I found via the internet was the following • Airport codes • Airline terminology • First Aid/CPR • Airline call letters • Airline diagrams • Ticket checking • Most programs are from 4 to 7 weeks in length • Source: The Travel Academy April 2009

11. Living Expenses • Expenditures: if I choose to enroll in a private school for a flight attendant position then I will incur living expenses which will more than likely be the following: • Rent : $750.00 per month, hopefully this will include my utilities, however if not I will plan a budget of $300.00 per month for my utilities. • Food: $175.00 per month • Transportation: $325.00 per month • Total expenditures $ 1650.00 • Therefore I will need to have at least $3600.00 to complete my 7 week program with a small emergency fund.

12. Employment • Full time: I’m not sure if I will be able to work full time while at school, this would depend on how many hours my program would require. • Part time: I more than likely will need to work part time to earn money. • I will need to make a minimum of at least $800.00 per month. Which means I will more than likely have to secure a student loan, or some type of financial aid from the government to attend school. • I will have to earn $8.25 per hour • I will have to work 30 hours per week.

13. Social Significance • Question: What contribution does my job make to society? • I believe my job allows people to travel with some form of comfort and less stress.

14. Social Significance • How is this career an expression of myself. • This career is an expression of myself, because I love to travel, see new and exciting things, and just communicate with people in a positive way. • Most people are in a pretty good mood when they are traveling therefore, many times the interaction is positive. • And because I’m a positive person this is a great career for me.

15. Social Significance • Question: Am I pursuing this career for financial gain or personal satisfaction? • This is a career I am pursuing for personal satisfaction is the area of being exposed to new cities and various cultures. • The financial gain is very little as stated in a previous slide flight attendants don’t make a lot of money, it’s the travel that attracts most people.