Answer: Yes, if you don't have a 20/20 vision you can still get the job as a flight attendant. How? During your medical, what they only require is to correct your vision. Make sure you put on your eye glasses or contact lens to have a 20/20 corrected vision.
Are there body requirements to be a flight attendant?
All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed.
What is the cut off age for a flight attendant?
At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.
Can I be a flight attendant if I need glasses?
Do all flight attendants get drug tested?
DOT – As a flight attendant, a safety-sensitive designated position, you are subject to drug testing developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Do airlines hire older people as flight attendants?
As long as you are in good shape, you will never be too old to be a flight attendant. Airlines hire flight attendants in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60+ years of age. Many flight attendants start after retirement as a second career.
Is 37 too old to become a flight attendant?
At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.