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Also known as: Aircraft Cabin Agent, Airline Attendant, Airline Flight Attendant, Airline Hostess
You arrive at your base at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for an early morning shift. After checking in, you meet your assigned crew for today's flight to Orlando. In the briefing room, the lead flight attendant reviews the flight plan, weather, and passenger manifest on their company tablet, highlighting any passengers with special needs. Your coworker, Maya, jokes about needing extra coffee, and you both double-check your emergency procedure manuals, mentally preparing for the unexpected.
Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.
O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+8.8%
US average: +3.5%
18,500
per year (US)
133,700
in 2025 → 145,500 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The outlook for Flight Attendants is growing rapidly, with an 8.8% projected employment change and about 18,500 job openings each year through 2035. The median annual wage is $63,580, making this a promising career path. Many Flight Attendants advance to roles like Cabin Chief or Flight Trainer, or move into management positions overseeing in-flight services.
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$63,580
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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