How to hire an airline attendant

How to hire an airline attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step airline attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an airline attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new airline attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The airline attendant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An airline attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, airline attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents airline attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Airline Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Airline Attendant	Flight attendants provide routine services and respond to emergencies to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers.	$11-18
   Attendant	An attendant is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs and inquiries, managing complaints, and providing timely actions. Attendants duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas, monitoring product inventories and requesting necessary stocks and equipment, performing administrative tasks as needed, escalating concerns to the management for immediate resolution, and conducting maintenance services... Show more	$9-17
   Flight Attendant	A flight attendant is known as a steward or stewardess, an air host or hostess, and works majority in airlines, some in private business jets, or a few other aircraft. Also commonly referred to as a cabin crew, flight attendants act as an ambassador between the airline they work with and the passengers by primarily taking charge of their safety and comfort during the entire flight... Show more	$12-20

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Preparation
   • Customer Service

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
   • Assist physically challenge passengers as appropriate; provide life-saving assistance to ill or incapacitate passengers, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation if require.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your airline attendant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An airline attendant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, airline attendants' average salary in louisiana is 31% less than in michigan.
   • Seniority. Entry-level airline attendants earn 39% less than senior-level airline attendants.
   • Certifications. An airline attendant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an airline attendant's salary.

   Average airline attendant salary

   $14.45hourly

   $30,046 yearly

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   Entry-level airline attendant salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an airline attendant job description

   An airline attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an airline attendant job description:

   Airline attendant job description example

   Pay rate: $15.50 + AMAZING Benefits such as Health, dental, and vision insurance - Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) - Holiday pay - Meal and Transportation Benefits - *401(k) - *Company-paid life insurance ** AND MORE**

   Schedule: 4 am to 1 am – Open availability

   HMS Host is hiring right now.

   The company is looking for a new Lounge kitchen attendant, this is your opportunity

   The Lounge Kitchen Attendant is responsible for cleaning front and back-of-house areas, assisting with basic food preparation, and always providing the highest quality of customer service.

   The company is offering:

   • Health, dental and vision insurance
   • Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
   • Holiday pay
   • Meal and Transportation Benefits
   • *401(k) retirement plan with company match or Pension
   • *Company-paid life insurance
   • *Tuition reimbursement
   • Employee assistance program

   Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

   Requires ability to multi-task and ability to interact with customers and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner

   Requires ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in interactions with premium clientele

   Requires ability to maintain a presentable and polished appearance in keeping with service standards for premium clientele

   Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

   Requires the ability to walk, bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions

   Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

   Protect your personal information! HMSHost will NEVER ask you to send personal information through email or text. This includes your SSN, driver’s license, banking or credit card information, passport, birthdate, etc. You should NOT respond to any request that you send personal information over email or text. If a position with HMSHost is offered by us and accepted by you, only then will you receive an email request to submit onboarding information through our secure PeopleMatter applicant tracking system (the same system in which you applied for the position). If you have a question about the legitimacy of any request for your personal information, please contact your recruiter, HR, or the hiring manager to verify the request is authentic.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right airline attendant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your airline attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit airline attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit airline attendants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new airline attendant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the airline attendant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new airline attendant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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