1. Investigating a Job
through Research
Flight Attendant

2. History
• Early 1920’s
• First called couriers
• Early 1930’s-Western Air
• 1930’s-United Airlines
• Salary-1$/hour
• Not married nor have
children
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3. Did you know....
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4. First female flight attendant
was a 25-year-old registered
nurse named Ellen Church.
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5. • Born: September 22,
1904
• Died: August 22, 1965
• Education: University of
Minnesota
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6. Duties
• Provides personal
services
• Greets passengers
• Verifies tickets
• Explain the use of safety
equipment
• Serve food and
beverages
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7. Advantages
• Staying in five star hotels
around the world.
• Shopping around the
world.
• Experience the culture of
other people.
• A buddy pass or free
airline ticket you may give
to anyone once a year.
• You get paid to take a
tour around the world.
Disadvantages
• Working on holidays
• Flight delays
• Learning at least 5
languages fluently
• Irritating passengers
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8. Skills and
Competencies
• Must be poised, tactful and resourceful.
• Ability to speak clearly and interact
comfortably with strangers and remain calm
under pressure.
• People and service oriented.
• Practical knowledge in first aid and handling
of emergency equipments.
• Must be courteous and hospitable.
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9. Requirements
• Must be a Filipino citizen
*18 - 27 years old
*Females must be single; at least 5'2
1/2 in height (preferably 5'3' and
above)
*Males preferably single; at least 5'6'
in height
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10. • With good visual impact and pleasing
personality
*With perfect vision (20/20) or with
contact lenses but not beyond 20/40
grade vision
*Weight must be proportionate to
height
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11. *With clear complexion and good set
of teeth
*College degree holder .
*Must have excellent command of
English and Filipino.
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12. Salary
• Ranges from Php 18,000 to Php 26,000
per up and may even go up to Php
36,000 to Php 54,000 per month for
those highly trained and experienced.
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13. Sources
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_attend
ant
• http://www.himpapawid.com/flight-
crew/filipino-flight-attendant
• http://www.finduniversity.ph/tourism-
schools/national-capital-region/p=3
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14. Thank you
for listening!