Flight Attendants

Flight Attendants provide services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.

What the job involves

• 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