What are the requirements to become a flight attendant in Canada?

What are the requirements to become a flight attendant in Canada? Typically, Flight Attendant applicants have to be at least 18 years of age, and have a valid Canadian passport, or Permanent Resident status. Airlines conduct an interview process including medical and criminal background checks. Training is provided by the carrier.

How long does it take to become a flight attendant in Canada?

You will participate in our 7-week, full-time, Air Canada Flight Attendant training program held in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal. As Canada's flag carrier, we're proud to offer bilingual services. Candidates who speak both English and French fluently are preferred.

Can foreigners work as flight attendant?

Airlines in the United States require flight attendants to be U.S. citizens, have permanent resident status, or have valid work visas.

Can you be a flight attendant if you only speak English?

A high school degree is required, with 2 or more years of college preferred. A flight attendant working for United Airlines should be able to read,write, speak and understand English. Speaking a second language fluently is not required, but is an asset.

Which airline is the hardest to become a flight attendant?

For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job. It's harder to get invited to Delta flight attendant training than it is to get into Harvard University.

What is the age limit for flight attendants?

At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

Can I be a flight attendant for 2 years?

As long as you can perform all the duties and pass the annual training, you're qualified for another year. Usually, flight attendants stick with the job as long as they physically can because every year the salary grows.

Do flight attendants get hired easily?

How many hours a week do Air Canada flight attendants work?

Can I work full time (40 hours a week) or request more flights? Our Air Canada Rouge Crew members are assigned 12 to 15 flights in a month, or 75 hours minimum.

What airline pays the most for flight attendants in Canada?

Do flight attendants get free flights?

How many hours do flight attendants work?

They can expect to spend 65-90 hours in the air, and an additional 50 hours preparing the airplane, processing passengers during boarding and performing post-flight procedures. Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime.

Do you need a degree to be a flight attendant?

A high school diploma is typically required to become a flight attendant. Some airlines may prefer to hire applicants who have taken some college courses or who have a college degree. Those working on international flights may need fluency in a foreign language.