Love to fly the friendly skies? You don’t need to obtain a pilot’s license to enjoy a stable, six-figure career in the air. While pilots are responsible for operating an aircraft, navigating to destinations, and communicating with air traffic control , flight attendants are tasked with ensuring the safety of those on board, from the moment they step into the cabin to when the plane reaches its arrival gate. They secure and maintain the cabin, communicate information to and from the flight deck, and handle any emergency situations that arise.
Much has been said about pilots’ lucrative salaries , but experienced flight attendants can also command six-figure paychecks — and they don’t need to earn their wings to get them. According to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the top 10% of flight attendants make as much as $104,100 per year , and yet the only education needed for this position is a high school diploma or GED. Like pilots, flight attendants enjoy flexibility with their schedules. They typically work 12–14 days per month and have the opportunity to travel around the world (on standby) for free.
These perks, along with solid benefits like medical insurance and, often, 401(k) matches, make becoming a flight attendant an attractive prospect, and as far as their future outlook goes, the sky’s the limit. The BLS reports that flight attendants have one of the fastest-growing career fields—as well as one of the most competitive. 💰💸 Don’t miss th.