Aviation & Aerospace
Flight Attendant
Travel the world and get paid for it. Major airlines pay $100k+ at the top of seniority. No degree required, training is paid.
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73
ROI · Strong
Investment vs return
Cost · time · demand normalized 0–100
Salary progression
What you'll earn over your career
$38k
$65k
$105k
Entry
Mid-career
Senior
10-yr outlook
+11%
+11% (Much faster than avg)
Open positions
17,000
Estimated nationwide
Entry paths
How to get here
Multiple paths lead to this career. Compare time, cost, online vs in-person delivery, and program links.
Fastest ROI
Apprenticeship In Person
Airline-sponsored training (6–8 weeks paid)
Time
6–8 weeks
Cost
Paid / Free
Highly competitive — major airlines accept <2% of applicants. Free flights for life are a major perk.
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Quick math
If you took the fastest path…
You'd train for
6–8 weeks
You'd spend (avg)
Paid / Free
Starting salary
$38,000
Mid-career
$65,000
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Articles & resources
Sources: BLS OOH 2024