Flight Attendants
C-37 in-flight duties and knowledge of aircraft emergency procedures and flight equipment provide a foundation for cabin safety work.
How to prepare: Apply to airlines that provide initial flight-attendant training after hiring, with particular attention to learning passenger evacuation and cabin safety procedures. Under 49 USC 44728, flight attendants serving aboard air-carrier aircraft with 20 or more seats must hold the FAA Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency, issued after successful completion of FAA-approved air-carrier training.
What the civilian work involves
- Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.
- Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.
- Direct and assist passengers in emergency procedures, such as evacuating a plane following an emergency landing.