O*NET-SOC 53-2031.00

Flight Attendants

Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d4.1208/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2021
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.8808/2021
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.7508/2021
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.7508/2021
Coordination2.B.1.b3.6208/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2021
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2021
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2021
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.8808/2021
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2021
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.Core7208/2021
Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.Core7108/2021
Monitor passenger behavior to identify threats to the safety of the crew and other passengers.Core7208/2021
Walk aisles of planes to verify that passengers have complied with federal regulations prior to takeoffs and landings.Core7108/2021
Direct and assist passengers in emergency procedures, such as evacuating a plane following an emergency landing.Core7208/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional4.5711/2023
Realistic4.2911/2023
Social4.111/2023
Enterprising3.4711/2023
Investigative2.0211/2023
Artistic1.0811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.