There is no maximum age to become a flight attendant. If youre in your 40s or 50s and want to be a flight attendant, go ahead and apply! As long as you meet the other requirements, your age wont be a problem.

Is there an age limit on becoming a flight attendant?

Because there is no age limit, many people are pursuing second careers as flight attendants – and are gladly accepted because of their experience and level of maturity. Do not ever think you are too old to apply for a flight attendant position.

Can I be a flight attendant in my 30s?

Technically its possible to become a flight attendant at any age, but each airline and each country have their own policies. In Asia or in the Middle East, airlines tend to have more strict requirements when it comes to age and prefer flight attendants under the age of 30.

What is the most difficult part of being a flight attendant?

While the hardest part of the job doesnt always happen on board, things can get stressful mid-flight. We have to be prepared for anything: a fire, an irate passenger or a medical event. And medical events happen more than youd think, Sarah Motter, another member of the crew, told me.

What is the maximum weight for a flight attendant?

A 40- year-old attendant may weigh up to 145 pounds, and an attendant over 65 may weigh up to 158 pounds. The union estimates the jobs of some 200 women will be saved under the new regulations.

Why is flight attendant a bad job?

Another bad thing about being a flight attendant is the salary. A flight attendant often only makes about $25,000 in their first year. Salaries can ultimately go up pretty high, but you do have to start so low! Many flight attendants have to have other part time jobs to get by at first.