07/06/2025
To those who keep insisting that you need a "backer" to become a flight attendant, read this!
Having a "backer" does not work when applying for a flight attendant position. This is especially true in an industry where safety is the top priority. Past incidents have shown that some cabin crew members have failed to perform their duties during emergencies, including abandoning passengers on a crippled aircraft.
As a result, the screening process for cabin crew has become much more stringent, regardless of any personal connections an applicant may have. The responsibilities of a flight attendant are immense, and hiring someone based on connections might lead to unqualified individuals taking on these critical roles. If such a crew member cannot fulfill their duties properly during an emergency, the airline could face severe consequences. Aviation authorities would scrutinize the airline's safety record, training protocols, and other aspects to determine if there was any negligence involved.
Airlines are therefore unwilling to take risks by hiring unqualified candidates, even if they have significant connections. The potential consequences of hiring an unqualified applicant far outweigh the benefits of connections, especially when human lives are at stake.
