Flight Attendant
ふらいとあてんだんと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that ensures passenger safety and provides comfortable in-flight services in the cabin of an aircraft.
Description
Flight attendants serve as cabin crew on aircraft, conducting pre-flight safety briefings, providing in-flight services (such as meal and amenity distribution), handling passenger needs, and in emergencies, managing evacuations, first aid, and other safety tasks. Both domestic and international flights require multilingual communication skills and cross-cultural understanding, with regular training to master the latest safety procedures. Duties involve long hours of standing, shift work, jet lag adaptation, demanding physical stamina and flexibility.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable and increasing due to tourism recovery and LCC expansion. Service diversification and digitalization will further emphasize multilingual skills and health/safety management.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Calm and Composed / Cheerful Personality / Empathetic / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Domestic and International Flights / Long-haul Flights / Overseas Travel / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
Junior Cabin Crew → Senior Cabin Crew → Chief Purser → Cabin Crew Instructor → Cabin Crew Supervisor → Manager
Required Skills
Announcement / Communication Skills (English) / Customer Service Manners / Emergency Response Procedures
Recommended Skills
Cross-Cultural Understanding / Emergency Life-Saving Skills / Flexibility / Multilingual Support
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly handle irregular schedules and diverse situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to maintain safety instructions and service quality. |
| Communication Skills | Because clear communication with passengers and crew is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Sustained endurance is needed for prolonged standing and response duties. |
| Problem Solving | Required for sudden passenger issues and emergency decision-making. |
| Stress Tolerance | To remain calm during long shifts and emergencies. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because crew coordination directly impacts safe operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because duties follow prescribed service procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Emergency Life-Saving Skills Certification
- Practical English Proficiency Test
- Service Hospitality Certification
- TOEIC
Aliases
- Cabin Attendant
- Cabin Crew
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- Ground Staff
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