Welcome to a World of Connection: Become a Delta Flight Attendant!
At Delta Air Lines, our purpose is woven into every journey we share: to connect people with compassion, care, and world-class service. As a Flight Attendant, you are at the very heart of this mission. You'll be more than a safety professional and hospitality expert—you'll be the welcoming face that transforms travel into an experience, ensuring every passenger feels valued and secure from boarding to arrival.
We are honored to be among the most awarded airlines globally, recognized by Fortune and Forbes not just for our operational excellence, but for being a place where great people love to build their careers. With a network spanning over 290 destinations, your career with Delta is a passport to personal growth and global connection.
Your Role: Ambassador of Safety and Service
As a Delta Flight Attendant, you will join a proud team of over 28,000 professionals dedicated to elevating the art of travel. Your primary responsibility is the absolute safety and comfort of every individual on board. Using sharp judgement, clear communication, and genuine empathy, you'll navigate the dynamic cabin environment, solve challenges with poise, and represent Delta's core values with every interaction.
We are currently hiring for both English-speaking and Bilingual (Language of Destination/LOD) Flight Attendant roles. Our needed LOD languages include: Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, and Swedish. If applying for a bilingual position, fluency in both English and your selected language is required.
A Day in Your Dynamic Career:
- Prioritizing safety-first practices in every procedure, from pre-flight checks to emergency preparedness.
- Providing exceptional, personalized customer service to a diverse global passenger base.
- Working seamlessly as part of a dedicated cabin crew team while demonstrating strong independent initiative.
- Confidently managing unexpected situations and schedule changes in a time-sensitive environment.
- Preparing and serving meals and beverages, and assisting passengers with their carry-on items.
- Making clear public address announcements and providing attentive care to passengers with unique needs.
- Administering emergency care if needed, including CPR and first aid.
- Embracing a non-traditional schedule that includes early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight trips.
What You Bring to the Journey (Minimum Qualifications)
To soar with us, you must meet the following essential criteria:
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
- Hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- (A degree beyond high school is preferred but not required.)
- Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
- Possess a valid passport with at least 30 months of validity remaining before your first day of training. Non-U.S. passport holders must provide documentation for unrestricted entry/exit to and from the U.S.
- Pass a comprehensive DOT pre-employment drug test and background check.
- Demonstrate the physical ability to perform safety-critical duties, including operating aircraft doors (weighing up to 60 lbs.), pushing/pulling service carts (requiring 32 lbs. of force), lifting items to overhead bins (up to 74" high), and sitting in a jump seat with harness fastened.
- Commit to completing 7 consecutive weeks of paid training at our World Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
- Be willing to be assigned to any Delta Flight Attendant base as operationally required. Bilingual (LOD) Flight Attendants must remain at their initial base assignment for a minimum of two years post-training.
- Adhere to Delta's professional appearance standards and all company policies.
- Embrace flexibility, reliability, and a profound commitment to the safety and security of all.
Your Climb is Supported: Delta's Total Rewards
We believe in taking care of our people so you can focus on taking care of ours. Your career here comes with a industry-leading benefits package designed to support your life, well-being, and future.
- Competitive Compensation: Including a base salary, performance incentives, and our renowned profit-sharing program.
- Financial Security: A 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%, and comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life).
- Time to Recharge: Ample paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal time, plus generous maternity and parental leave.
- Family & Wellbeing Support: Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance, subsidized back-up care, financial coaching, and robust mental health resources.
- The World Awaits: Enjoy domestic and international space-available travel privileges for you and your eligible family members.
- Grow With Us: Career development programs and leadership opportunities to fuel your long-term goals.
- Live Our Values: Engage through our Business Resource Groups, global community service partnerships, and sustainability initiatives.
Ready to Begin Your Ascent?
If you are a resilient team player who leads with integrity and a servant's heart, we invite you to apply. This is more than a job—it's a calling to connect the world, one passenger at a time. Explore your future with Delta Air Lines today.
