Flight Attendant Resume Checklist
A short, crew-tested checklist for a one-page resume that gets past ATS filters and earns a real recruiter read. Work top-to-bottom before every application.
Format & layout
- One page, single column — recruiters scan, they don't read.
- Clean sans-serif font (Inter, Helvetica, Arial) at 10–11pt body.
- Save and submit as PDF unless the airline portal requests .docx.
- Add a professional headshot only if the airline specifically asks (e.g. many Gulf and Asian carriers).
- File name: FirstName-LastName-FlightAttendant-Resume.pdf.
Header & contact
- Full legal name, city + country, phone with country code, professional email.
- LinkedIn URL (customized handle) — make sure the profile matches the resume.
- Right-to-work status if applying outside your home country.
- No photos of you in another airline's uniform.
Summary (2–3 lines)
- State years of experience, aircraft types, languages, and one standout strength.
- Mention the role and airline you're applying for — tailor this for every application.
- Skip clichés like "hardworking team player" — show it in the experience section instead.
Experience
- Reverse-chronological. Airline name, base, role, dates (Month Year – Month Year).
- 3–5 bullets per role. Start each with an action verb (Operated, Managed, Resolved, Trained).
- Quantify: passengers served, flight hours, languages used, safety drills led.
- Surface safety, service recovery, and difficult-passenger handling — recruiters look for these.
- Non-aviation experience counts: hospitality, customer service, healthcare, retail leadership.
Certifications & training
- FAA / EASA / CAAC certificate number and expiry, if applicable.
- Recurrent training, CPR / AED / First Aid, food handling, security (AVSEC).
- Aircraft type ratings (A320, B737, B777, A350, etc.).
- Valid passport with at least 18 months before expiry — call it out.
Languages & skills
- Each language with honest proficiency: Native, Fluent, Conversational, Basic.
- Soft skills shown through bullets in experience, not as a long buzzword list.
- Tech: PSS (Sabre, Amadeus), iPad EFB apps, crew scheduling tools.
ATS keywords (mirror the job posting)
- Cabin Crew / Flight Attendant, Safety & Emergency Procedures, Pre-flight Checks.
- Customer Service Recovery, Onboard Sales, Inflight Service, CRM (Crew Resource Management).
- Specific aircraft types and any base/IATA codes the posting mentions.
Final 10-second scan
- No typos. Read it aloud once and have one other person proof it.
- Tense is consistent (past tense for past roles, present for current).
- Contact details work — call your phone, send a test email.
- No personal data you don't need to share (full DOB, marital status, ID numbers).
Next: prep for the interview
Once your resume is tight, walk into the interview prepared with common questions, the STAR framework, and a day-of checklist.
Open Interview Prep Guide