Flight Attendants in The United States
(Auxiliares de vuelo)
Flight Attendants -- Provide personal services to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight. Greet passengers, verify tickets, explain use of safety equipment, and serve food or beverages.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 53-2031.00 |
Career Interests | ESC |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (< 5 years) Less than 5 years |
Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1 (moderate growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 119,300 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 131,200 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 15,300 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $29,270 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $56,230 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $80,940 |
Career Cluster | Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Transporte, distribución y logística) |
Major Occupational Group | Personal Care and Service |
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