Career pathway
Flight Attendant
ANZSCO 451711
Employed
6,100
Part-time share
64%
Female share
77%
Median age
39 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Flight Attendants provide services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.
What they typically do
- Checks passengers' tickets and directs them to seats.
- Receives and stows food, equipment and cabin baggage.
- Makes public announcements.
- Conducts safety checks and demonstrations of safety equipment and procedures.
- Carries out emergency procedures, assists and directs passengers in emergencies.
- Distributes reading material, pillows, blankets and other amenities for the comfort of passengers.
- Operates galleys, prepares and heats food for passengers and serves refreshments and meals.
- Co-ordinates the sale of goods to passengers.
- Manages the completion of any customs and immigration documentation which may be required.
- Tidies aircraft.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
29.7%
QLD
24.8%
VIC
21.4%
WA
15%
SA
6.9%
ACT
0.9%
NT
0.7%
TAS
0.5%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Flight Attendant.
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Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)
AVI30219 · AQF 3 · 9 providers