Flight Attendant

Overview

Delta Air Lines is hiring Flight Attendants to deliver a safe, welcoming, and high-quality onboard experience. The role centers on passenger care, operational readiness, and calm, professional support in a fast-moving airline environment.

Selected candidates are expected to begin initial Flight Attendant training in early 2027, so applicants should only apply if they can fully commit to that timeline. Candidates may submit only one Flight Attendant application within any 6-month period.

Delta serves more than 300 destinations across six continents and is widely recognized as one of the most awarded airlines in the United States, including acknowledgements from Fortune and Forbes.

What You Will Do

In this position, you will help maintain both safety and comfort for customers while delivering attentive service throughout the journey. You will be expected to communicate clearly, handle in-flight needs with professionalism, and reflect Delta’s values in every interaction.

• Support customer safety and comfort throughout the flight
• Provide excellent service in a busy, changing environment
• Use communication and problem-solving skills to address onboard needs
• Represent Delta’s standards in all passenger interactions

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a 24/7 operation, so the role requires flexibility for early mornings, late nights, overnight trips, weekends, holidays, and other extended hours based on operational demand. Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to adapt to last-minute schedule changes are essential.

Flight Attendants must be prepared to work across time zones, travel as needed to their assigned base, and manage the physical and environmental demands of flying, including the effects of altitude.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow safety-focused practices throughout all onboard procedures
• Deliver customer service that is courteous, timely, and solution-oriented
• Handle sudden changes and stressful situations with professionalism
• Assist passengers, including those with special or unusual needs
• Report for duty on time and remain dependable across varying schedules
• Adjust quickly to operational changes and short-notice assignments
• Work independently when needed and coordinate effectively with fellow crew members
• Demonstrate and explain safety and emergency equipment use
• Respond to emergencies, including ditching situations, and provide basic first aid or CPR when necessary
• Give clear verbal or non-verbal emergency instructions to customers
• Make decisions in line with Delta policies, procedures, and values
• Prepare, serve, and sell beverages, including alcohol, as well as meals that may contain common allergens or meats such as beef, pork, seafood, and peanuts
• Help customers lift and stow luggage in overhead bins
• Prioritize passenger safety and comfort during delays or turbulence
• Make routine public announcements and safety calls according to company and federal standards
• Perform duties effectively in changing cabin and operational conditions

Language Options

Delta is recruiting both English-speaking Flight Attendants and bilingual Flight Attendants, also referred to as Language of Destination (LOD) crew members. To qualify for an LOD role, you must be fluent in English and in the language chosen on your application, and you must pass a language assessment during the hiring process.

Eligible LOD languages include Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, and Swedish. Candidates hired into the LOD program must commit to that program for two years.

Training and Base Assignment

New hires must complete seven consecutive weeks of training at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Training includes a wage and some meals, and shared lodging is provided for participants who do not live within 25 miles of the training facility.

After training, Flight Attendants will report to their assigned base. Base assignments depend on operational need and may vary for bilingual/LOD positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• At least 21 years old at the time of application
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Fluent speaking, reading, writing, and understanding of English
• Ability to obtain and maintain a passport and required travel documents for international entry and exit, including a passport valid for at least 30 months before the first day of training
• For non-U.S. passport holders, ability to provide documents proving unrestricted entry to and exit from the United States
• Completion of a pre-employment DOT drug test and full background check
• Ability to sit securely and fasten the seatbelt and shoulder harness on a jump seat in any aircraft in the fleet
• Ability to reach 76 inches vertically and 35 inches laterally 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 apply 32 pounds of force when pushing or pulling a food and beverage cart
• Respect for privacy when handling personal data
• Comfort working in diverse teams and with people of different backgrounds and working styles
• Strong focus on safety and security for oneself and others
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Capability to handle physically demanding tasks such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting
• Ability to access and store items in overhead bins up to 76 inches high
• Willingness to accept any Flight Attendant base after training; LOD candidates must remain at their assigned base for at least 2 years after training
• Ability to complete the full 7-week paid training program in Atlanta, Georgia
• Willingness to relocate or commute to the assigned base and operate on both international and domestic routes
• Readiness to adapt to short-notice schedule changes and evolving job demands
• Agreement to follow all company and departmental policies, including Delta’s appearance standards during and after training
• Compliance with Delta’s Flight Attendant application policy, including the restriction that applicants from June 2026 onward may reapply only after 6 months and with a new job posting number

Preferred Qualification

A post-secondary degree beyond high school or GED is preferred but not required.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay with profit sharing and performance incentives
• 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, personal time, maternity leave, and parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Family-support benefits such as fertility assistance, surrogacy and adoption support, lactation support, backup care, and support resources for caregivers
• Wellbeing programs covering physical, emotional, social, and financial health, plus employee assistance and financial coaching
• Flight privileges for employees and eligible family members on domestic and international space-available travel
• Career development support for long-term growth
• Community service, sustainability, and carbon-reduction initiatives
• Employee resource groups that support inclusion and connection
• Recognition awards through the Unstoppable Together platform
• Access to 500+ discounts and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks, including vehicle and hotel rentals, insurance options, legal services, and childcare

Additional Information

This position is part of Delta’s In-Flight Services team. The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia for training, and final base placement is determined by operational requirements.