With the demand for flight attendants increasing, airlines are looking to hire new hires who can help with a variety of tasks, including checking baggage, preparing menus and ensuring flights are safe.
But can a new pilot, who is still just beginning their career, be ready for the rigors of flying an airplane?
That’s what we’re here to answer.
First of all, let’s get to know what it’s like to fly a flight attendant job.
The job is typically a three-year commitment.
At the beginning of the job, you’ll work two to three hours per day, with a 10-hour lunch break.
You’ll be expected to meet all airline requirements, including a flight instructor’s certificate and an airline training program, among other things.
At the end of the first year, you may be required to complete a refresher course, which includes a flight simulator test, flight training and other certifications.
In addition, you will undergo a pilot-to-flight interview, which involves two interviews, one with the airline and one with a commercial pilot.
At that point, you must pass a certification test that will show you your ability to perform a variety, and often difficult, tasks, according to the American Pilots Association.
It’s the kind of thing that would help you land a commercial plane.
After you pass the test, you then must complete the flight training program.
At this point, the airline will hire a flight officer, who will take you through various maneuvers, including landing, take off, taxi and takeoff.
Once you have passed the flight officer’s test, and you’ve completed the pilot-on-the-ground training, you can move on to the flight attendant certification exam, or FLAT.
You must pass this exam and pass the FAA’s certification exam before you can fly.
The FLAT exam is often required before a pilot gets a commercial license, and the FAA requires the same for a flight attendants job.
If you’re not certified, the FAA will require you to take the FAA certification exam again, this time with the FAA, or you may have to retake it.
At that point you will need to get a flight instruction certificate from the FAA.
You can then apply to fly, and then get a pilot’s license and certificate.
If a flight dispatcher is not your first choice, you might have to find a different job, such as a flight operator or flight instructor.
You will need a flight license and the pilot’s certification.
Finally, you could try to fly as a solo pilot, or fly in an airline’s fleet, or even a business flight.
The FAA has some great resources for those looking to get started.
For a more detailed look at how the job market is changing, check out our FAA guide, “What to know about the airline industry.”