You Must be 18 years of age, there is no age limit, but we recommend up to 69 years old.

Here is a complete list of the minimum hiring age requirements for US airlines:

18 Years Old – BREEZE

19 Years Old – MESA, TRANS STATES, GOJET, ENVOY, BREEZE, & AIR WISCONSIN

20 Years Old – MESA, TRANS STATES, GOJET, ENVOY, & AIR WISCONSIN, AMERICAN, JET BLUE, SOUTHWEST, FRONTIER, MIAMI AIR, BREEZE, & CATHAY PACIFIC

21 Years Old – COMPASS, MESA, TRANS STATES, GOJET, ENVOY, & AIR WISCONSIN, AMERICAN, JET BLUE, SOUTHWEST, FRONTIER, MIAMI AIR, CATHAY PACIFIC, ALASKA, ALLEGIANT, COMMUTAIR, DELTA, EMIRATES, ENDEAVOR, EXPRESS JET, GREAT LAKES, HAWAIIAN, HORIZON, OMNI, PENAIR, PSA, REPUBLIC, SILVER,
SKYWEST, SPIRIT, SWIFT AIR, UNITED, SUN COUNTRY, BREEZE, & VIRGIN

 

US Citizen or legal resident with a green card.

Able to pass a background check, drug screen & fingerprinting.

You cannot have a felony on your record.

If you have a recent misdemeanor, DUI or DWI please call 980-201-8864 for details as eligibility will depend on certain factors.

No VISIBLE tattoos or ear gauges - many airlines are ok with tattoos as long as they can be covered.

Complete use of all five senses - You can wear glasses.

Height requirement - starts at 4'11" and varies depending on the airline, you need to be able to reach the overhead compartments.

Weight requirement - Airlines do not weigh you but can tell visually whether you are able to pass through emergency exits, fit on the Flight Attendant seat without needing a seat belt extension and go down the aisle without turning sideways.

This is a safety issue, not an aesthetic.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.