In Flight - Flight Attendant Airline Flight Attendant
General Information
A flight attendants first and foremost responsibility is
the safety of the aircraft cabin and its passengers. Flight
attendants must comply with Federal Aviation Regulations.
FAR's require flight attendants to be on aircraft for the
sole purpose of performing safety-related duties. However,
duties also include a wide range of passenger service functions.
Flight attendants must be prepared for the unexpected and
able to change from their passenger service role to their
critical safety role at a moments notice.
Position Description
The flight attendant is the most highly visible employee
to passengers of an aircraft. Flight attendants spend more
time with passengers than any other airline employee, and
tend to a wide variety of needs and requests. The flight
attendant must offer the most personalized service possible
to each and every passenger for the duration of flights.
While the flight crew in the cockpit is responsible for
getting the passengers to their destination safely and comfortably,
the flight attendants are in charge of the cabin, and they
too, are responsible for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
