are there classes to take toward becoming a flight attendant?

Question

i'm in las vegas, nv. and was wondering how do you gain experience in this field of practice?

do colleges have courses, is there a program?

Answer 1

There are no college programs for flight attendants. The training is done by the airlines and is intense, taking about one month or more. Send me an e-mail, via my profile, and I'll provide you more info. My eldest daughter is a flight attendant with a major carrier.

Answer 2

A high-school diploma or GED is a must, so if you're in school now, STAY IN SCHOOL. If you have quit or dropped out, it's never too late to go back and get your diploma. For all airlines, it is a requirement for employment. Additional schooling, which can improve your chances of acceptance, includes sociology, psychology, history, geography, and foreign languages.
Nearly all airlines will train you as a part of the hiring process, even if you've worked for another airline, or attended one of the expensive airline "schools". I recommend you look for an inexpensive local community college or adult education course that offers class in Travel & Tourism, or an introduction to the Flight Attendant Career, such as the one offered by Cypress College (http://votech.cypresscollege.edu/~atc/).

Answer 3

The airlines provide the education after being hired. Begin applying and see how it works out. Of course, if you have customer service experience it will likely work in your favor.

Best wishes.

Answer 4

Yes,
You can contact different airlines or even look in the flying magazines you may find a a mayor book store.
Continental airlines, etc... they all have a program to which you can enroll.
Good luck!