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Flight attendants are responsible for passenger safety before, during and after a flight. They attend to travelers' needs, from simple drink and food requests to serious medical situations. Certification and training are requirements for this position. Most employers also require flight attendants to have a high school diploma or GED, while others prefer candidates with postsecondary education. Additionally, international airlines generally seek flight attendant candidates who speak one or more languages of the countries they frequent. Source: *U.S.
Background Check Requirements. The FAA requires all airline employees to pass background checks. If you work for a U.S.-based airline, you must speak English as a first language. If you wish to become an international flight attendant, you must be fluent in a second language.