I have been a Realtor for 22 years I had kids young now that they are all grown I am now 56 and ready to follow my dream. I fly out to flight attendant training this Sunday for 4 weeks, fingers crossed that I make it to graduation 👩🎓
Hi Margaret! Hows the flying going? I'm also a realtor and 55 and just applied to Delta. Wondering if this is the right path to go..... how has it been for you???
I am 49 years old (will be 50 in August) and I just received my CJO and soon will be going to flight attendant training. I agree that it’s not an age thing. It’s more of if this job is for you personally.
I AM A FLIGHT ATTENDANT! I was hired at age 64 and I turn 65 this NOV. 2022. If you can make it thru training and pass everything you are taught - you are eligible. i love my job and work full time. This is my retirement gig. I taught high school 31 yrs and sold real estate 6 yrs. See you in the skies. I am single and love this job.
I would love to talk to you about your experience so far. I'm seriously considering making a career change and have always wanted to be a flight attendant. I'm in my 60s.
Great video! In 2019, I earned my first set of wings at age 62! I was a teacher for 32 years and retired and flying was my second career! I stopped flying due to the COVID pandemic! Almost 65 now and would love to get my second wings. ❤️✈️💙
Thank you for this! I'm 48, and just received my CJO with your airline! In my PPST, there were two women who are 60 and 68 years old. It's great to see older applicants pursue their dreams. Life has no limitations!
Our oldest flight attendant at American is 84 years old maybe 85 and she is so young at heart she acts younger than a lot of the young crew members 85 years young she's been flying since 1958 it's always a pleasure to work with her
I started working as a flight attendant in my 40’s in 1997. I did it for 23 years. I retired at 66 in 2020. Got bored. Just graduated FA trading 9 months ago and back in the air at 68! As long as you have the energy, motivation and love what you do, go for it! ❤I did
Love your hair. I decided to apply at 55 and I feel we are NEVER too old to do anything we want. The best times of our lives have yet to occur. Thanks for the content.
This is a great video! I started training at 39 with AA...the most senior trainee in my class was 67! I flew for 21 years and retired 3 years ago after USAir came in and basically dismantled what was left of the AA brand. With it went AA scheduling/work rules that made me go from loving my job to dreading it. At that point it was no longer something I enjoyed- The last straw for me was being pushed back onto a rotating RSRV system after being off for years. I miss the job I had, not the one I left... That being said, if you have a passion for this industry and are healthy , age is not a barrier. Better to go for it and know vs never trying and always wondering 🙂
Wow! That really stinks that you had to leave. I know some of our bases are SO senior that 15 year attendants still sit reserve occasionally. I totally agree! gotta take the plunge!
I always wanted to be a fa..interviewed at 20,too short. Marriage,kids,divorce. Hired as a fa at 50!! My fa class were older, airline decided to stop hiring young people.they were too immature.called in sick,didn't want to work,didn't show up. But we stayed an average of 20 yrs. We were professional, we worked hard and showed up to work any day,Xmas,Nye,birthdays . We were dedicated. I'm retired and travel every month to Europe. Got back yesterday from 1 day in london.ate fish and chips!! I remember when Betty retired. Saw photos of retirement party😉😉. Living in az
Hello from Australia! Just found your channel and can't wait to watch more. I'm 53 and have just finished 6 weeks of ground school with an Australian airline. Start my inflight training in 10 days. Becoming a flight attendant has always been a dream of mine but I thought I was too old. I challenged myself and went to the assessment/interview day, so glad I did! You're never too old to live your dreams ✨️ 💖
@@MoxieMartha Thanks so much! I have 10 sectors with a trainer before being checked to line. It's so different here compared to the USA. I'm employed full time so I get paid whether I'm flying or not, including ground school, and only have 7x reserve days a month. I'm based in Brisbane, Queensland (which is near where I live) , so all of my flights are Brisbane return. If we need to pax anywhere, it's organised by the airline during scheduled work hours and we're paid for that too plus any allowances etc. Hope you come to Australia soon! Looking forward to watching more of your vlogs 😘
United Here Again. Funny story. We had Norma Based out of SFO. 87 yrs young. She was Commuting From Seattle to SFO to work her trip to Sydney. She slept on her commute. When she landed in SFO, She thought she just worked her Sydney Flight and caught the next flight back home to Seattle. Lol.
I started applying for FA jobs at 59 but the pandemic intervened. I finally started flying at 62. It's a great job. Not much money at first but if you can swing it financially and if you're in decent physical shape, it works. I know people older than me who are getting into this, too.
Thank you for this vlog! I will be 54 when I finally start my journey. How much importance do they put on having a college degree and do many get hired without one? I have a one-year certification behind me and working on an Associates.
I always wanted to be a fa.too short! Marriage kids,divorce..finally became a flight attendant! Loved it! My daughter got flight privileges, flew to Hawaii a lot. She was in college! I flew as a fa for 18 yrs plus of retirement age, retired. Fly all over the world free! Rio in August!! Bette Nash retired a few yrs ago but she died a few months ago! 🙏🙏🙏✈️✈️✈️ Bette Nash!!❤❤❤
I was FA in my 20's and early 30's - I regret quitting everyday. I'm now 52 and thinking about trying to get back into it! I have missed it for 20yrs!!!
I am finishing up 36+ years in the Canadian Navy in next 1-1.5 years....looking for a new career at 57. Why not? My kids are grown. I will have a military pension......I would love to take advantage of travel for me and my husband.
Yeah thanks for the response just want to let people out there know that are scared of their age to not be scared of their age. Age is just a number one job that does not discriminate against age is the airline industry. Whether you're 40 50 60 1070 it's not a big deal it's actually good we rely on people that are mature if you're in shaving can handle it it's good at 45 years old today is just a kid he blowing good shape these days some look better than young people in their twenties he doesn't matter it's just a number okay whoever is older and reading this don't be discouraged with your 50 or 60 40 or even 70 apply apply apply they will like you also women getting more attractive with age.
Sorry for my typos I'm talking into my phone I didn't realize it was that bad but as I said the older the better and this is coming from the inside older people are more reliable as opposed to younger people that might not know they want life it might have a boyfriend School other things when you work for airline that airline pretty much owns you and they want your undivided attention takes a dedicated person to be a flight attendant years ago would have been the end thing to hire pretty blonde bombshells but today after realizing the turnover rate and people being sent home from training we see a higher number of people that succeed that are in your 40s and 50s our oldest flight attendant is 85 years old so don't be discouraged. An older women especially get more attractive with age this whole thing about Young pretty flight attendants that's all a optical illusion true beauty is inside true beauty is a woman getting older a man becoming more distinguished looking both inside and out I'm sorry for the weird text I am using I am typing talking into my phone good luck everyone
I get that. It's a big step but just know that it's a long process and you'll have time to research and learn a lot before you ever actually start flying. Go for it! Best of luck!!
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I was looking at crash pad videos and this was in the suggestions. I am 45 years old and currently going through the interview process. I had a group video interview with one of the "big 3", got my no thank you. I have a face to face in a couple of weeks with another of the "big 3". I have considered applying for one of the "low cost" carriers, but the Glassdoor reviews are terrible, however - I live in Dallas and they will be hiring and opening a Dallas base next year. If your airline opens their apps, it would be one of my top choices. My daughter who is 25 is also going through the process too.
You're welcome! I hope it was helpful and encouraging! Good luck and hang on there. A no today doesn't mean a no forever. Keep trying if it's really what you want!!
👠 until discrimination lawsuits put a stop to the discriminatory hiring process, an FA had to be young, thin, a nurse, and caucasion (you left that part out). What did half of these requirements have to do with SAFETY ??? - I have no idea! So much diversity these days (and this is awesome)!! Good luck and best wishes to all 🌸.
I applied for a flight attendant position for US Air back in 2003-4 time frame after working 15 years in a supermarket. I wasn't called in for an interview and ended up working in Healthcare. I think you are too nice to be a teacher. Just kidding. ☺
Just watched your video. You explained the pros and cons very clear. Age discrimination is illegal, but we all know it happens. There are plenty of middle aged people that can, and want to work. Hope you did something good for your birthday. I met some friends on Tuesday, for a steak, on my birthday. Hit 61, and still working. I look forward to any new topics you come up with. Using an 80's band reference, does anybody walk in LA? Take care! 🤠🙀
Birthday was fun! I Went dancing with friends one night and dinner with family another night. I'd like to stop aging now, please. Happy birthday to you!! 🎂🤸
Hi! Thank you for this video! I applied to some airlines and got a CJO and am finishing my second week of training! You are a big reason I went for it! I love your channel! You have inspired me to change careers and I’m 56! Thank you so much! Class is stressful but also interesting and fun! I’m doing well in class and am excited for graduation day! Failure is not an option! Thanks again!
Also I just want to mention I worked for TWA and American I started my career in 1987 I took a one year break and I was hired on with Southwest 4 years ago I'm now 56 years old I got hired easily at 52 I kind of feel like I was actually cut a break LOL
Hi everyone I'm sorry for my typos my keys are not functioning properly well I hope as long as people get the message that's what counts I'm not a bad speller I just try to help people
@@MoxieMartha I had a mainline Delta jumpseater recently. She is in her mid 70s with like 50 years seniority, commuting to base for a flight to Nice! Must be nice! But I love it. There is no need for people to stop working if they don't want to. Not even to help me boost my seniority. 😬😏😜
Ahhhh! I'm so happy to find your video! I'm 56 and have wondered if I'm too old. If an airline would hire me. I have worked as a content writer and content manager for the past several years, but I also worked as a server at a restaurant, and was a car share driver for a few years. In 2009-2012 I was a manager at a retail store. So hearing that having hospitality experience and customer service experience is more important is so great to hear! Thank you for making this video!!
@@MoxieMartha Thank you for your response and encouragement!! I've applied to a few regional airlines, not my first choice, but none of the larger airlines are hiring right now unless someone is bilingual in Hindi, Hebrew, Italian and a few others. Would you recommend starting at a regional or waiting for larger airlines when they are hiring? Thanks! And
I’m 63 ,a retired RN.I think I am too old to be considered for a flight attendant position. This though I’m cognitively intact,6 foot tall, 200 pounds ,and built like a bouncer.
There is no max age as far as I know. As long as a FA can complete the required tasks and passed recurrent training yearly I think they can work as long as they want.
I am considering a 2nd career as a FA. I’m a retired police officer, and now have a ‘bankers hours’ civilian job (still on the street though) at the PD. I would love to see a comparison video RE the difference- challenges, benefits- between a ‘banker hours’, 40hr/wk job vs. being a flight attendant. Thanks for this helpful video! I am about to be 51yo
This is great! We have a lot of retired law enforcement working with us. Thank you for the idea! I will start working on that. What kinds if things are you interested in, if you can think of anything specific. Also, thanks for watching! ❤️💛💙
You covered a lot of good points for people who are contemplating the career. I think I would have enjoyed your job years ago when I was young and maybe right out of college but too old and set in my ways to worry about a career change now!!
QUESTION: If you speak a foreign language, are there airports that you would be more likely be assigned as a home base? (Japanese, Mandarin, Dutch, Italian, Hungarian)
Yes! It depends on what language and what airline. My airline only does Spanish language of destination flights. you would need to research the language of the destination for what you want to do.
Thank you. I finally found a video regarding age. I'm very active at 56. I'm blessed to have a great financial backup system. Therefore being a flight attendant makes sense for me. I need to work for an airline that has the best investment practice. Also, my older daughter lives in Tokyo, Japan.
Thank you for this video. I have been teaching for a while and just turned 55. I'm thinking this might be a good time for a career change after a recent divorce and empty nest.
Thank you. I have 25 years in education, and I always joke that I want to be a "substitute flight attendant" when I retire, although that's not even a thing! I am interested in pursuing it as a second career though.
Omg! You are sooo inspirational, I’m 44 and will go for a interview in 2 weeks in Europe and feel so old, but definitely after watching your video, I’ve got super inspired. Thank you! 🤗
Im 56 years young im single noi comitments and im in great health... thats why they want.... when u get older and your gya you pretty much dont have a life.. lol... being a fa is my life... I have been doing it since crash pad.. I noew have hnoce home in the bay and apt in NYC sorry for typoss my LT is not working good
Well congrats for an excellent video and let me say that you definitely don’t look like your age,you still looking young and very pretty,I am 46 and I just was invited to a hiring event in Denver from Frontier,so, we’ll see 🤞🏼.
Thank You for clarifying that the original Flight Attendants were male. When I started in the mid 70's we were still called Airline Stewards and Stewardesses a much classier name for the Occupation than Flight Attendants ( sounds like someone who cleans the Lavs). I would Never put down our Careers, it is such an honor to serve the Traveling Public in both Service and more importantly Safety! Fly Safe
Hey there I am on SWA 2399 BDL to TPA. The flight attendants loved me. I got them $25 visa cards and each a box of Godiva Chocolates. You guys are the best
Commuter Clause: First can you only do this so many times? Probably for sure only so many times within a time period. Second I'm guessing it's not held against you as far as maybe points? Third I hope it's a great/has been a great birthday and will be a great year. Four FYI I have a tendency to go back and edit until it says as best as I can exactly what I wanted to say. Don't know how that shows up on your end. Till next time
There is not a 'limit' so to speak. But, you owe the company for whatever they have to pull. So if I get a trip pulled for the commuter clause they can add a trip to my board if needed, or you offer days off to pick up something. I've heard varying stories about how this plays out. I've used it twice but for reserve and was usually able to get there on the next day. I'm not sure why I never vlogged about it. 🤷♀️
I have been looking for encouragement to apply. Came across your video. Thank you. I was a flight attendant in my early 20s for Pan Am. Am in my mid 50's and want to get out of teaching and go back to flying. I see so many comments here that so many did at my age. It's time to go for it!
Im a recruiter add 46 is young ... we look for anything... age is not a issue in face a 63 year old lady was hired and I see people inn there 50s alot.. we like responsible people who are not tied down
I'm only watching half of this tonight as it's sort of late and this old one will need to be in bed before long. Maybe you will be addressing it. I think that if an older person - say 50s or 60s - a person who may not be in the position as long in order to see some of these dividends. They might go into it with different goals in mind other than huge salaries and or even set - not-on-reserve - schedules due to reserve years. Probably things like fulfilling a dream or a chance to do a little traveling would come into play more. That's the trouble with you young people. Good night...
I would work for an airline just for the love of working in the airline industry .I have a pension that I receive as a retired RN ,so finances would not be a problem.
Hi! New subscriber here. Airplanes have always fascinated me but I had never thought about that i could actually WORK on one until one of my brothers went through training a few years ago to become an airline mechanic. So I started looking at the FA career about the time this pandemic hit. I quickly learned that I have too much debt to make it on a beginner FA salary. Long story short, I’ll be 42 this summer. In early 2000’s I have put in over 13 years of EMS experience and I truly miss working with people one on one. So until that FA career door opens, it’s full throttle to becoming debt free so I can enjoy my retirement career without financial stress.
Just watched this blog and appreciate the detail you provided! I’m 64 and wrapping up a sales career which included much travel. I’m considering applying for the Flight Attendant position, so your feedback was very encouraging. I’m in great health and the airline industry has always intrigued me. Looking forward to the next stage in my life! Thank you for sharing and safe travels!
Thank you so much for this video I was saying to myself how did the airline industry start now you didn’t speak on that but you showed old history pictures which I appreciate it and I wouldn’t even be considered for flight attendant because you said they needed to be unmarried be registered nurses young skinny and pretty so I wouldn’t even be considered but I just got hired for ramp agent cargo agent and I’m going to give them two or three years and then transition almost close to me retiring I’m 35 at the moment I know it’s a short period but I really want to do fight attending and I wanna have something on my résumé that will kind of stick so when I do get picked and given a CJo it’ll help me out but thank you for this video also it scares me to apply for United American or delta because Airlines those in my opinion are the hardest to get with but I’m going to start working on my weight loss so I can be skinny working on practice questions and just doing research so that i’ll be well prepared when it’s time
Hi, Thanks for the video. I am 43 years old. Unfortunately I have to decide on quitting my job at a school to go & follow my dream as a FA or staying at 8-5 office job. I asked for 3 weeks unpaid days off to go to FA training but they denied it😒Schools end on June but the training starts next month😒What are your recommendations? It is worth the risk? I’m a single mother of a 21 years old daughter.
Well, that's a lot to consider. Would they give you your job back? Have you considered asking the airline if they would defer until a later date? I've heard some do that. I mean if it is a dream...will you regret not trying now? What if you don't get another offer for awhile? I would consider how you feel about all of these questions in your decision. Training is A LOT but you can absolutely DO IT! Let me know what you decide!!
Qantas Australian Fight Attendant are so old that sometimes I am afraid to ask them for assistance as look like they need assistance! Also they are so bored with the job ? Can’t provide any good service any more
Oof. That's tough. I don't know how that situation could be handled...I assume they go through yearly training to make sure they can do all the things. Hopefully they aren't just passing them through without having the ability to do all the safety procedures.
You can't even spell flight attendant. What's a "fight attendant," a MMA ring girl? 😂 Get over yourself. They aren't bored, just experienced. What do you consider "good service?" You sound like you want a 20-year-old ego-stroking girl to serve your chicken or beef. Get a gf and let us do our job...which is SAFETY and unfortunately at times, first aid and dealing with inflight emergencies.
The first flight attendant was Ellen Church and she flew for the predecessor of United Airlines. At that time, they were hiring women who were nurses to help people feel safer. I'm not sure where you get the idea that the first flight attendants were men.
Moxie i just stumbled on your interesting video. I need information with regards to becoming a flight attendant at my age. I have flown for South African airways for 15 years but im interested in flying again after my divorce and would love to relocate to the USA.I need information or suggestions that i can apply to as Im in SA.
Hello! Lots of airlines are hiring here! Two of the biggest United and Delta are actively taking applications. Check out their careers website and you should find a place to apply. Good luck!!
@@MoxieMartha thanks for responding .I will try applying most airlines are not offering visa sponsorship,that's my challenge at the moment but Im not giving up .I need to relocate and start a new life fat from SA
