Flight Attendant Cover Letter and Writing Tips

Jobs for flight attendants are competitive. One way to stand out from the crowd is to write a strong cover letter that emphasizes your unique skills and abilities.

Review an example of a cover letter for a flight attendant job, and then personalize it to reflect your qualifications for the job. Also see below for a list of in-demand flight attendant skills you can incorporate into your cover letter, resume and interview. 

Tips for Writing a Strong Flight Attendant Cover Letter

Individualize Your Cover Letter
Make sure to write a unique cover letter for each job you apply for. Every airline is different, and each one has different requirements and company culture. Your resume will stand out if you take the time to individualize each letter.

Emphasize Your Skills 
In the body of your letter, emphasize the skills you possess that make you a strong flight attendant. Use the list of flight attendant skills (see below) as well as the job listing, to get a sense of what skills you should highlight in your letter.

Use Examples to Make a Match
When stating in your cover letter that you have certain qualifications, include specific examples of times you have demonstrated those skills. For example, if the job posting requirement says, "The ideal candidate is professional, enthusiastic, positive, and committed to providing passengers with the highest level of customer service," you can highlight your related experience:

If you have never been a flight attendant, you can draw on other work, volunteer, or school experiences to show your skills. For example, you can demonstrate your customer service skills with an example from a job at a clothing store.

Proofread and Edit
Be sure to edit your cover letter for spelling and grammar errors thoroughly. Flight attendant jobs are very competitive, and even a small spelling error can hurt your chances of getting an interview.

Flight Attendant Cover Letter Example

This is an example of a flight attendant cover letter. Download the flight attendant cover letter template (compatible with Google Docs and Word Online) to use as a template for your own letter.

Sending an Email Cover Letter

If you're sending your cover letter via email, list your name and the job title in the subject line of the email message:

Include your contact information in your email signature (rather than at the beginning of the letter), and don't list the employer's contact information. Instead, start your email message with the salutation.

Follow Up if You Don't Hear From the Employer

One way to stand out from the applicant pool is to follow up with the employer a week or two after sending your cover letter. However, do not do this if the job listing specifically asks you not to contact them.

Flight Attendant Skills

Below is a list of skills most employers look for in a flight attendant. Incorporate these skill words into your resume and cover letter. You can also emphasize these skills in your answers to interview questions.

Of course, required skills will vary based on the position for which you're applying, so be sure to look closely at the job listing for a sense of the most important skills.

Flight Attendant Skills List 

A - D

• Active listening
• Adaptable
• Articulating clearly
• Assertiveness
• Assessing medical emergencies
• Attention to detail
• Attentive
• Calming agitated passengers
• Collaborating
• Communication  
• Complying with FAA regulations
• CPR
• Critical thinking
• Customer service
• Decision-making

E - M

• Energetic
• Establishing rapport with passengers
• Evaluating situations and requesting assistance as warranted
• First aid
• Flexible
• Fluency in a foreign language
• Friendly
• Handle in-flight emergencies
• Interacting effectively with people from different cultures
• Interpersonal skills
• Inventory skills
• Leadership skills 
• Market and sell products
• Multitasking

N - Z

• Neat and tidy appearance
• Noticing security threats
• Organizational skills
• Pass pre-employment screening
• Physical stamina
• Polite
• Problem-solving skills
• Public speaking
• Reading comprehension 
• Reassuring nervous passengers
• Reliable 
• Remaining poised under pressure
• Resolving complaints
• Resolving conflicts
• Selling meals, beverages, and headsets
• Sense of humor
• Serving food and drinks
• Standing for extended periods
• Strength to operate emergency exits and equipment
• Swimming and treading water
• Tact
• Teamwork
• Utilizing AEDs
• Working odd hours
• Writing reports regarding incidents