Join the World's Most Awarded Airline – Flight Attendant with Delta Air Lines in Atlanta!
Connection is at the Heart of Everything We Do
At Delta Air Lines, connection guides every action we take. We strive to welcome and care for all our customers during their travels, delivering an elevated experience that keeps them coming back. With service to more than 300 destinations across six continents, Delta is proud to be the most awarded airline in the United States—recognized as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work and Forbes' Best Employers, among other accolades.
We're currently seeking both English-speaking Flight Attendants and Bilingual Flight Attendants (also known as LOD/Language of Destination) to join our In-Flight Services team. This is your opportunity to be part of a global operation that values safety, service excellence, and the unique connections we create with every passenger.
What You'll Be Doing?
As a Delta Flight Attendant, you'll be at the heart of our customer experience, ensuring every journey is safe, comfortable, and memorable.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Prioritizing the safety and comfort of all customers throughout every phase of flight
- Delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Using problem-solving and communication skills to respond to in-flight needs with professionalism
- Representing Delta's values with every interaction—Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork
- Preparing, serving, and selling beverages (including alcohol) and meals
- Assisting customers in lifting and stowing luggage into overhead bins
- Operating and demonstrating safety and emergency equipment
- Responding to onboard emergencies including ditching situations
- Administering basic first aid or CPR as needed
- Making public address and safety announcements in compliance with company and federal standards
- Adapting to last-minute schedule adjustments and operational demands
- Working confidently as a self-starter, making thoughtful decisions and partnering with fellow crew members when immediate leadership guidance is not available
What You Need to Succeed?
Basic Qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
- At least 21 years of age at time of application
- High school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
- Valid passport with a minimum of 30 months validity remaining before the first day of training. Non-US passport holders must be able to produce documents demonstrating their ability to exit and enter the United States without restriction
- Ability to complete a pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and comprehensive background check
- Ability to successfully sit and fasten seatbelt and shoulder harness on the jump seat of any aircraft within the fleet
- Ability to successfully and simultaneously reach a height of 76 inches (6 feet, 4 inches) from the floor and to a width of 35 inches (3 feet) as required to safely close a standard Boeing 767 aircraft door
- Ability to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 60 pounds
- Ability to push or pull a food/beverage cart requiring 32 pounds of force
- Willingness to work inconsistent hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
- Ability to work in a physically demanding role requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting
- Willingness to accept assignment to any Flight Attendant base after graduation from training, as dictated by operational needs. Bilingual/LOD candidates will be required to stay within their assigned base for a minimum of 2 years after completing training
- Ability to attend and complete 7 consecutive weeks of paid training in Atlanta, GA at Delta's In-Flight Training Center
- Willingness to relocate or commute (standby travel) to and from your assigned base location
- Willingness to adhere to all corporate and departmental policies, including Delta's Candidate Appearance Requirements and Flight Attendant Appearance Requirements
- Willingness to change and adapt to meet the demands of the job, including dealing with scheduling changes on short notice
Bilingual/LOD Candidates
- Must be fluent in English and the language you select on your application
- Must successfully complete a language assessment during the hiring process
- LOD languages include: Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Tagalog, and Swedish
- A two-year commitment to the LOD program is required upon successful hire
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge
- 1 or more years of experience in jobs with responsibilities similar to those of a flight attendant
- Completion of a degree beyond high school or GED
Benefits and Perks
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values every day. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.
Compensation and Financial Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Industry-leading profit sharing program
- Performance incentives
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
Health and Wellness
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life benefits
- Holistic Wellbeing programs supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial health
- Employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household
- Free financial coaching
- Extensive resources supporting mental health
Family Support
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
Travel and Lifestyle
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks
Career Development
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective, and help implement strategies
Recognition and Community
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
- Worldwide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals focused on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
Application Policy
Candidates may submit one application (or re-apply) for the Flight Attendant role no sooner than 6 months and a new job posting number, unless otherwise stated in your disposition email. Attempts to circumvent this policy, like creating multiple profiles, may result in automatic dispositioning of future applications and could lead to indefinite restrictions on applying for the Flight Attendant role or other positions within Delta.
Ready to Join Delta?
If you're ready to take your career to new heights with one of the world's most respected airlines, we'd love to hear from you. Keep climbing and join us with a career as a Delta Flight Attendant.
Your journey to excellence starts here. Apply today and become part of the Delta family.
Job Snapshot
Company: Delta Air Lines
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
