Career pathway
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.
- View qualification
Certificate III in Rail Customer Service
TLI33122 · AQF 3 · 3 providers
- View qualification
Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)
AVI30219 · AQF 3 · 9 providers
