• Flight Attendants
  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 51,619
    $41,653 range bar $87,731
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Flight Attendants provide routine services and respond to emergencies to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers.

What do they typically do

  • Participate in preflight briefings with pilots to discuss cabin conditions and flight details
  • Conduct preflight inspections of emergency equipment
  • Demonstrate the location and use of safety equipment and emergency equipment
  • Ensure that passengers have their seatbelts fastened when required and that all other safety requirements are observed
  • Serve beverages and snacks
  • Sell and serve beverages and meals, if available
  • Take care of passengers, particularly those with special needs
  • Reassure passengers during the flight, such as when the aircraft hits turbulence
  • Administer and coordinate emergency medical care, if needed
  • Direct passengers, including for evacuating the aircraft in an emergency

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +2.8%
Job Openings 535

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Education & Training

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    These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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