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Travel Attendants

ANZSCO 4517

Employed

10,700

Part-time share

39%

Female share

61%

Median weekly earnings

$1,504

Median age

37 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Travel Attendants provide services for the safety and comfort of passengers in aircraft, ships and railway sleeping cars.

What they typically do

  • Managing safety and emergency procedures and making public announcements
  • Coordinating the sale of goods to passengers and completion of any customs and immigration documentation which may be required
  • Conducting safety checks and demonstrations of safety equipment and procedures
  • Assisting passengers in emergency drills, carrying out emergency procedures, assisting and directing passengers in emergencies
  • Checking passengers' tickets and directing them to seats and cabins
  • Tidying aircraft, ship and railway cabins, and receiving and stowing food, equipment and cabin baggage
  • Operating galleys, preparing and heating food for passengers, and serving refreshments and meals
  • Distributing reading material, pillows, blankets and other amenities for the comfort of passengers

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
38.9%
VIC
25.9%
QLD
20.7%
WA
7.8%
SA
3.3%
ACT
1.4%
NT
1.2%
TAS
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Travel Attendants.

  • Certificate III in Rail Customer Service

    TLI33122 · AQF 3 · 3 providers

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  • Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)

    AVI30219 · AQF 3 · 9 providers

    View qualification