Flight Attendant (QLD)

Education and Training:

You can work as a flight attendant without formal qualifications. Entry requirements may vary but the major airlines generally require you to gain your QCE with good results in English and mathematics, combined with the successful undertaking of written and practical examinations, and behavioural assessments.

Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications and/or relevant experience in the hospitality or customer service industry.

On appointment, flight attendants undertake initial in-house training, prior to commencing flight duties.

You can also become a flight attendant through a traineeship in Aviation (Flight Operations). Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

The major airlines favour candidates with a second language and/or awareness of other cultures.

Applicants are required to have a Senior First Aid Certificate and a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate.

All persons working in the airline industry must satisfy security clearance requirements.

All flight attendants receive regular training throughout their careers and their performance is monitored to ensure high standards.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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