How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Join Delta Air Lines as a Flight Attendant

Important Training Start Date Information: Candidates hired through this requisition are expected to begin initial Flight Attendant training in early 2027. Please apply only if you are able to fully commit to a training start date within this timeframe. If this timing does not align with your availability, we encourage you to apply for a future Flight Attendant requisition. As a reminder, Flight Attendant candidates may only submit one (1) Flight Attendant application every 6-months.

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.

With service to more than 300 destinations on six continents, Delta is proud to be the most awarded airline in the United States, being recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work and Forbes' Best Employers among other accolades.

Keep climbing and join us with a career as a Flight Attendant. If successful, you will:

Prioritize the safety and comfort of all customers
Deliver exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment
Use problem solving and communication skills to respond to in-flight needs with professionalism
Represent Delta’s values with every interaction

We’re seeking individuals who:

Thrive in an agile, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Communicate clearly and empathetically
Are adaptable and solution-focused

Key Responsibilities:

Willing to support a 24/7 global operation working non-traditional business hours i.e. early mornings, late nights, overnights, weekends, holidays
Practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures
Provide exceptional customer service
Manage unexpected changes in a time-sensitive and stressful environment
Answer questions and assist customers, when necessary, particularly those with unique needs and circumstances
Demonstrate consistent punctuality and reliability by reporting to duty as scheduled, regardless of time zone differences and commuting challenges
Remain adaptable to last-minute schedule adjustments and operational demands to ensure uninterrupted service delivery
Able to work confidently as a self-starter, making thoughtful decisions and partnering with fellow crew members when immediate leadership guidance or support is not available
Operate and demonstrate safety and emergency equipment, respond to onboard emergencies including ditching situations, and administer basic first aid or CPR as needed
Respond to and provide clear and accurate directions (verbally and/or non-verbally) to customers in the event of an emergency
Make decisions that address issues keeping in line with Delta policies, procedures, and core values
Prepare, serve, and sell beverages (including alcohol) and meals (which may include beef, pork, seafood, peanuts, etc.)
Assist customers in lifting and stowing luggage into overhead bins
Actively seek to ensure the safety and comfort of customers if an aircraft experiences delays or encounters turbulence
Regularly make public address and safety announcements in compliance with company and federal standards
Must be capable of performing duties in changing environments, including the physiological affects at altitude

Delta is seeking both English-speaking Flight Attendants and Bilingual Flight Attendants (also known as LOD/Language of Destination) to join our In-Flight Services team. If applying for a LOD role, you must be fluent in English and the language you select on your application to be eligible. LOD candidates are required to successfully complete a language assessment during the hiring process to be considered for an LOD Flight Attendant position. LOD languages include Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, and Swedish. If you are successfully hired as an LOD Flight Attendant a two-year commitment to the LOD program is required.

Since our flights operate 24/7, 365 days a year, Flight Attendants must be willing to work irregular hours. Workdays include early mornings, late nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed due to operational reasons.

New hires must successfully complete seven consecutive weeks of training located at our World Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. During this time, participants receive a training wage and some meals, as well as shared lodging for those who do not live within 25 miles of the training facility.

Once training is complete, Flight Attendants will report to their assigned base to join their 28,000+ colleagues in In-Flight Service. Base options may vary based on operational need and differ for Bilingual, or LOD, Flight Attendants.

What You Need to Know:

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Be at least 21 years of age at time of application
Have a high school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Ability to acquire and keep current a passport and travel documents to freely enter and exit places where Delta flies. Must have a valid passport with a minimum of 30 months validity remaining before first day of training. Additionally, non-US passport holders must be able to produce documents demonstrating their ability to exit and enter the United States without restriction
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 jump seat of any aircraft within the fleet
Ability to successfully and simultaneously reach height of 76 inches (6 feet, 4 inches) from floor & to the width of 35 inches (3 feet) as required to safely close a standard Boeing 767 aircraft door in normal door operations
Ability to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 60 pounds and use of a food/beverage cart requiring 32 pounds of force when pushing or pulling
Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data
Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles
Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority
Ability to work inconsistent hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when needed
Ability to work in a physically demanding role which requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting (i.e., pushing/pulling beverage or food carts and lifting and opening emergency aircraft doors)
Ability to retrieve and store items in the overhead bins which can be as high as 76" from the floor
Willingness to accept assignment to any Flight Attendant base after graduation from training, as dictated by the needs of the operation. Bilingual, or 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
Willing to relocate or commute (i.e. standby travel) to and from your assigned base location and able to fly both International and Domestic routes
Must be willing to change and adapt to meet the demands of the job, including dealing with scheduling changes on short-notice
Must be willing to adhere to all corporate and departmental policies, including but not limited to, Delta's Candidate Appearance Requirements (outlined in our Flight Attendant Hiring Process Guide, page 3) as well as Flight Attendant Appearance Requirements once you have graduated from training.
Must adhere to the Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant Application Policy which outlines that candidates who submit a Flight Attendant application in June 2026 or forward, may submit one application (or re-apply) for the Flight Attendant role no sooner than 6-months & a new job posting number. 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.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

Completion of a degree beyond high school or GED preferred

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
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
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

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