Flight Attendant Careers at Delta

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Begin the Career of a Lifetime
Each Delta flight attendant has a story of their own. Whether a career as a flight attendant is the first or second chapter in someone’s story, we’re honored to be part of 25,000+ journeys.

Flight Attendant Hiring Process
For further information on the hiring process, view the detailed hiring guide.

Flight Attendant Application
The first step to becoming a Delta flight attendant is to complete the application. Candidates should only apply once and should not create multiple profiles.
Fitme Assessment
As a values-based organization, we’d like to understand what makes you feel fulfilled at work. We invite you to take a short assessment as your next step to becoming a Delta Flight Attendant.
HireVue Virtual Job Tryout (VJT)
Candidates who successfully pass the Fitme assessment will be invited to complete a Virtual Job Tryout. Experience key aspects of the role while demonstrating problem solving and job-related skills.
HireVue On-Demand Interview
Candidates who successfully pass the VJT will be invited to record an On-Demand Interview. This interview is completed through our technology partner, HireVue.
In-Person Event Day
Successful candidates are invited to Delta's Headquarters in Atlanta, GA for Event Day. This interview day is an opportunity for us to learn about your experiences and introduce you to Delta.
Conditional Job Offer
If your Event Day is successful, you will be offered a Conditional Job Offer as a Delta Flight Attendant.
In-Person Training
Once pre-employment is successfully completed, flight attendants are given their training date, base assignment, and then begin their 7-week onsite training in Atlanta, GA.

Get to Know Delta Flight Attendants

 

Mallory
"It’s an incredibly rewarding opportunity and career being a part of Delta."

 

Jean Louis
"Community is strong at Delta with the connections we build as we work together at our common goals."

 

Staci
"We take pride in taking care of not only our customers but our own and continuously identify new ways to take care of our people."
Join Our Talent Community
Stay connected with Delta. Join our Talent Community to learn about our culture, receive the latest company updates and explore future career opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions
You can view your application status in your profile on Delta's career site. You will receive email communications from Delta's Talent team as your status changes.
Unfortunately, once the questions on your application are submitted, they cannot be changed. 
The flight attendant opportunity is in high-demand, and it may take some time to hear from our Talent team. We will be in touch via email about next steps in the application process.

A virtual interview should be treated as much like a professional in-person interview as possible. Keep the following tips in mind when preparing for a virtual interview:  

  • This interview will be self-recorded.
  • Wear clean, pressed and professional clothing.
  • Be mindful of your presentation and communication throughout your experience and always portray professionalism.
  • Ensure you are in a quiet and professional environment free from distractions. Keep in mind, your location of choice should have a neutral background and good lighting. 
  • Virtual interviews are dependent on having a good internet connection. Test your connection before the interview and make sure your microphone and webcam are functioning correctly.  
  • Video is required for all interviews. Ensure you're not blocked, and that your webcam is at eye level (not angled up or down at you). Put yourself in the center of the frame. 
  • Answer questions clearly, honestly and accurately. Avoid pre-writing interview answer and reading your interview answers directly off from a piece of paper and/or another screen.
  • Ensure you meet the Flight Attendant Candidate Appearance Requirements.
Candidates should take their time while completing the assessment(s) and answer the questions without distraction or interruption. Be yourself and answer questions honestly.

As you prepare to join our team in Atlanta for the in-person Event Day, we encourage you to review our Event Day Guide for what to expect, appearance requirements and general advice. We also recommend keeping in mind the following things: 

  • Consider the way our flight attendants dress and use that as inspiration. Wear clean, pressed, and professional clothing. If you are an internal candidate, do not wear your Delta uniform.
  • Eat a well-balanced meal prior to joining us for Event Day as you will be with our team for a few hours. Snacks and water will be provided throughout the day.
Yes. Trained, experienced flight attendant interviewers partner with IFS Leadership and Delta's Talent team to select the most highly qualified candidates to become Delta flight attendants.
Candidates must successfully complete the required paperwork, including a background check and a drug screening, prior to their first day at Delta.
Operational need dictates the specific languages for which Delta may be hiring. When completing the application, Bilingual applicants will have the option to apply as a Bilingual Flight Attendant, also known as Language of Destination (LOD). You must be fluent in English and another language to be eligible for the Bilingual Flight Attendant opportunity.
Successful LOD candidates must be able to speak, read and write the language for which they are applying.
Delta flight attendant applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Yes. Applicants must have a valid passport with a minimum of 30-months validity remaining when they report for training.
Flight attendants have a variety of base options with Delta’s numerous hubs located across the U.S. Details on base availability are provided prior to training. We operate out of 19 bases, including Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis, and New York. Base options may vary based on operational need and differ for Bilingual, or LOD, Flight Attendants.
The flight attendant position will be published until the needed number of applicants is received.  When the position is published, we recommend applying immediately as there is no designated date for when it will be unpublished.
Unfortunately, once the window is closed, we are unable to accept more applicants. However, we encourage you to join our Customer Experience and Support Talent Community, opens in a new window to learn more about our culture, receive company updates and explore future career opportunities.
If information changes, candidates can go into their profile on Delta’s career site and make edits to their profile.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received for this position we are not able to provide individual feedback to all candidates.
Prospective candidates may reapply after 90 days from disqualification and when a new job requisition number is posted. External applicants attempting to bypass the policy may lead to automatic rejection of future applications and could result in permanent restrictions from applying to this or other roles at Delta.

 

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here.