Before getting hired, flight attendants usually have to go through a final stage interview. With this complete list of the most commonly asked flight attendant interview questions, I got you covered.
For those who don’t know me, my name is Coral and I’ve been a flight attendant and cabin manager for more than a decade. I’ve successfully passed flight attendant interviews in four major airlines throughout my career. The secret to success is preparation.
I’m providing here lots of samples of real flight attendant interview questions for you to prepare your answers and increase the chances of getting the job.
Common Flight Attendant / Cabin Crew Interview Questions
This is one of the first questions most interviewers ask. Keep your answer professional and talk about what you’ve done in your recent work. If you just graduated, talk about what you studied and why, and what you’re looking for now that you graduated.
This article has more details and examples of how to answer “tell me about yourself.”
Why do you want to be a flight attendant?
You should have researched the job and company as a part of your interview preparation. Then, make sure you’re ready to name specific reasons this job is exciting to you and fits with your career goals.
If you don’t seem like you know what the job involves and/or can’t explain why this position is attractive to you, then you’re very unlikely to get hired for a job as competitive as a flight attendant.
Examples of Flight Attendant Interview Questions and Answers
If your application is accepted then you will go through the conventional interview process that could include a phone screen and an in-person conversation.
When you land the interview (pun intended) you should be ready to face a wide range of questions. Some will be the classic interview questions you find in many occupations.
However, other questions will be specific to the role of a flight attendant. These could be personality questions, behavioral questions, situational questions, or questions related to the airline.
Be ready to answer all possible questions. To help, read through the following example questions with possible answers to help you prepare:
“Ever since I first flew on an airplane I have loved the experience. I love meeting new people and helping others stay comfortable. I think this job provides me a chance to focus my interests constructively.”
“I know that flight attendants provide quality service for the passengers and must also give safety instructions. A flight attendant must work with the rest of the staff to keep the flight safe and be ready to lead in the event of an emergency.”
“I know that Delta serves 242 airports across 52 countries, making them a global leader in air travel. I also know that Delta’s mission is to make connections while making the world a better place. Those values align with my own personal mission of growth and development through relationships and travel.”
“I would imagine maintaining a balance between safety and comfort is the biggest challenge for a flight attendant. In a situation where a passenger is panicking, it would be important to keep them and others calm while a solution can be found.”
Eventually, you will get some behavioral questions. These questions ask about your past to reveal your work style and personality. Be honest and highlight the growth your experiences provided.
“When I worked as a camp counselor I once had to deal with a parent who was upset that their child was not allowed to go on an upcoming field trip. I had to explain that their child had recently misbehaved in one of our games. By walking the parent through what happened and explaining the necessity of the consequences the parent came to agree with my decision.”
“Once at my retail job a customer had a heart attack. I immediately called 911 and then proceeded to give CPR, which I have been certified for. Afterward, I gave a detailed report to the authorities and my manager.”
You will also be asked situational questions specific to the role of a flight attendant. They will want to see how you react. Don’t worry if you don’t know exactly what you would do. Give yourself the best guess possible and keep in mind that you will be trained to handle all sorts of circumstances.
“First I would try to find out why the passenger is panicking. I would ask them what is wrong and make it clear that I was listening to them. If their reason was serious I would contact the flight crew. However, if their reason could not justify an emergency landing, I would look for ways to make the passenger more comfortable.”
“If two passengers were arguing about their seats, I would check to see what their reservations were and then ask them both what the problem was. If it was an issue about them sitting next to each other and we had open seats, I might offer to move one of them. If not, I would ask them both what I could do to help clear their difficulties.”
These questions are just some that you can expect to find in a flight attendant interview. Some others to consider include:
Regardless of the question, you should always remember the skills and responsibilities of a flight attendant and incorporate them into your answer. Your goal is to reveal that you have the experience and knowledge to succeed in such a unique profession.
Can you tell us something about yourself for the start?
Keep an eye contact with your interviewers. Remember that they watch how you talk, how you smile, and so on. They try to imagine whether it would be a pleasure to talk to you onboard. The way in which you speak and conduct yourself is actually more important than the exact words you say–at least at this point of your interview.
Nevertheless, you should focus on your strengths while introducing yourself. It can be your experience with any customer service job, your passion for this type of work and your strong motivation, or your abilities and personal traits that make from you a good applicant. You can also share with them a thing or two from your personal life, just to show them that you have life outside of work, and some hobbies. Healthy hobbies (exercise, yoga, and similar) are your best bet in this case.
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Why do you want to be a flight attendant best answer?
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- Tell me about a situation where you had to deal with a difficult customer. …
- Tell me about a disagreement you’ve had with a coworker.
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