What is an airline reservationist and how to become one

Key steps to become an airline reservationist

1. Explore airline reservationist education requirements

   Most common airline reservationist degrees

   Associate

   39.1 %

   High School Diploma

   21.7 %

   Bachelor's

   21.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific airline reservationist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Reservations	100.00%

3. Complete relevant airline reservationist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New airline reservationists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an airline reservationist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real airline reservationist resumes.

4. Research airline reservationist duties and responsibilities

   • Assist unknown shippers in booking live animals domestically and internationally.
   • Patrol specific areas on foot or motorize conveyance, respond promptly to calls for assistance.

5. Apply for airline reservationist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an airline reservationist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams