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Are there lower and upper age limits for flight attendants?

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For most airlines, 18 is the minimum age to be hired. You can never be too old, as long as you're in good shape.

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Are there flight attendant schools in Houston, TX?

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Each airline has a training center. Once you get hired, the airline flies you free of charge to their training center. You stay at the training facility for free the whole training period.

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What is the starting salary for a flight attendant?

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Depends on the airline. Most major airlines start around $20 an hour. You can top out as high as $60 an hour. Most airlines have restrictions on how many hours you can fly in a month, often 80.

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Are there any height restrictions?

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It depends on the airline. The usual height range is from a minimum of 4' 11" to a maximum of 6' 3". Some may not mention height and instead ask you to be able to reach a certain height without shoes on.

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Do I need to pay for the classes, and if so, how much will they cost?

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NEVER pay for any flight attendant classes! The airline that you get your CJO from will train you.

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Do I need to pay my own airfare to the training site?

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Once you get hired, the airline flies you free of charge to their training center. You stay at the training facility for free throughout the whole training period.

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Where is a Southwest hub?

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Southwest has hubs at Chicago Midway, Dallas Love Field, Houston Hobby and Baltimore. Flight attendant bases for Southwest are located in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Oakland, Chicago, Baltimore, and Orlando.

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Can I apply to become a flight attendant even though I come from the Philippines?

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As long as you are a US Citizen, fluent in English, and have the ability to enter and exit the US and other countries unrestricted, you are qualified to apply as a flight attendant.

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Do I have to live in a city where Southwest has a hub?

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No, but you have to be willing to drive to your base.

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How long is the training to become a Southwest flight attendant?

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Flight attendant training for Southwest takes five weeks.

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Is being a flight attendant for Southwest restricted to certain nationalities?

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You cannot be denied or accepted for a job based on your nationality, because that would be racial and cultural discrimination.

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Are there any age requirements when becoming a flight attendant?

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Yes, it can vary depending on the airline, but the average minimum age is from 18 to 21.

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Will a tattoo stop me from becoming a flight attendant?

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It depends on the airline and the location of the tattoo.

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Do I need a high school diploma? Are GEDs accepted?

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You don’t necessarily need a diplloma, but it’s an unofficial requirement for most jobs.

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Can I get hired in this field without any experience?

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No, you have to have training to get hired.

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What airlines have training in Minneapolis, MN?

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Delta and Sun Country have training opportunities in Minneapolis. Both of those airlines have a hub in this city.

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I have a shoplifting charge 7 years ago. Can I still apply?

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You cannot be convicted of a crime less than 10 years ago, so if you were convicted (and not just charged), you can still apply but they will most likely reject your application.

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Do they discriminate against chronic diseases, such as HIV or cancer?

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No, that would be illegal.

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Can I apply even if I'm in my 50s?

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Yes, you can apply, as long as you are in good shape and have good health.

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I have a small tattoo slightly above my wrist area. Would this disqualify me from being a flight attendant?

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No, but you will most likely have to cover your tattoo up any time that you are on the clock.

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What is the maximum age requirement to become a Southwest Airlines flight attendant?

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No, there is no maximum age requirement. One must have the physical ability and aptitude to perform the work.

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Is there an airline whose base is in Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio?

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PSA airlines, a regional carrier who is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines, has a base out of Dayton Ohio (DAY) and Cincinnati. OH (CVG). They are currently hiring, and are one of the only airlines that has paid training.

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Where is the training held to become a Southwest Airlines flight attendant?

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Training for Flight Attendant is held at Southwest Airlines Headquarters, Dallas, TX.

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What kind of training do I need to be considered as a possible hire?

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Southwest Airlines does not require any prior training to become a flight attendant.

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Do I get paid per diem if I'm training to be a Southwest Airlines flight attendant?

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Southwest Airlines does not pay its employees while they are in training. The training consists of 4 weeks. At the end of this, once you have successfully graduated/ passed the flight attendant training, you will get paid for those 4 weeks.

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What are the rules regarding beards if I want to become a Southwest Airlines flight attendant?

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Per the uniform and appearance standards for this position, hair longer than the top of the collar should be pulled back into a ponytail or braid. A beard, goatee, mustache, sideburns that are clean, short, combed and neatly trimmed are all acceptable. Neither hair length or facial hair cannot interfere with the safety performing any job duties.

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What is the minimum age requirement to be a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines?

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20.

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