Flight Attendants salary in Chicago, Illinois

Salary distribution

Where Chicago flight attendants fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  High school diploma

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  Short-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

• Customer and Personal Service

  Knowledge

  4.5 / 5

• Public Safety and Security

  Knowledge

  4.5 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.5 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.1 / 5

• Speech Clarity

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Monitoring

  Cross-functional

  3.9 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.

2. 02

   Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.

3. 03

   Monitor passenger behavior to identify threats to the safety of the crew and other passengers.

4. 04

   Walk aisles of planes to verify that passengers have complied with federal regulations prior to takeoffs and landings.

5. 05

   Direct and assist passengers in emergency procedures, such as evacuating a plane following an emergency landing.

6. 06

   Prepare passengers and aircraft for landing, following procedures.

7. 07

   Administer first aid to passengers in distress.

8. 08

   Determine special assistance needs of passengers, such as small children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities.