Delta is hiring 4,000 to 6,000 flight attendants this 2023

The aviation industry is still expanding. Airlines are increasing their capacity and adding more flights. Delta Airlines is an example of this. Delta has hired 4,300 new flight attendants since the fall of 2021, and they expect to hire 4,000 to 6,000 more in 2023! In fact, aspirants may already begin applying and it is encouraged that they do it soon.

In a statement from Delta, Jennifer Martin, Managing Director – IFS CX, Learning and Hiring said, “our flight attendants have a unique opportunity to make a profound, lasting impact on the 200 million customers we serve every year.”

“We can’t wait to grow our team of highly skilled, safety-focused professionals who bring the Delta spirit to life on every flight.” 

Requirements to become a Delta flight attendant

Based on their website, Delta cabin crew applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be able to work in the United States, speak English fluently, and be at least 21 years old by the application deadline. All new-hire flight attendants must be fully vaccinated prior to the start of their training. Two weeks after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after one dose of the J&J vaccine, you will be fully vaccinated.

• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of application
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Prior to the start of training, you must be able to obtain and maintain a passport and travel documents that allow you to freely enter and exit places where Delta flies.
• Complete a pre-employment DOT drug test and a thorough background check, including a government-required fingerprint-based criminal history record check.
• Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
• Ability to open emergency exits and close aircraft doors weighing up to 60 pounds, as well as push or pull a food/beverage cart weighing 32 pounds.
• When dealing with personal data, demonstrates that privacy is a top priority.
• Accepts a diverse range of people, ideas, and styles
• Consistently prioritizes one’s own and others’ safety and security.
• Flexibility in working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting (e.g., pushing/pulling beverage or food carts and lifting and opening emergency aircraft doors).
• Ability to retrieve and store items from overhead bins that can be as high as 74″ off the aircraft floor.
• Willingness to accept assignment to any Flight Attendant base following graduation from training, as dictated by operational needs
• Flexibility in relocating or commuting (i.e. standby travel) to and from your assigned base location, as well as the ability to fly both international and domestic routes
• Must be willing to change and adapt to meet the demands of the job, including dealing with last-minute scheduling changes.
• To be considered for a U.S.-based job, you must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the date of hire, if you are not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.

According to Delta also, flight attendants must be flexible and willing to fly both international and domestic routes because Delta flights operate daily, overnight all year. Delta is looking for language of destination applicants who are fluent in English and one of the following languages: Danish, Dutch, French, Italian, Greek, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Czech, Swedish, and Hebrew.

So to all interested to become a Delta flight attendant, application is done online which can be found on the link below:

https://delta.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/1-IFS-Flight-Attendant-Non-LOD-Nov-22/18582

Best of luck to all Delta cabin crew aspirants! Oh if you have any questions too about this, please do direct them to Delta.

Candidates who previously applied but were not chosen for advancement must wait three months from the date of disqualification before reapplying.