Headline risk
1%
Very Low RiskFlight attendants
AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.
Why This Score
Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities
Median annual wage
Projected employment change over 10 years
Typical preparation needed for this occupation
Occupation profile
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.
Task evidence
95% weighted task match · 4% effective coverage
Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works
United States Now
Median Wage
USD 67,130
Employment 2024
130.8K
Projected Change (2024–34)
9.2%
Openings (2024–34)
19.8K
Wage distribution
Demand outlook
Employment of flight attendants is projected to grow 9 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Role Profile
Tasks
- 1. Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order. AI use: 0%
- 2. Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets. AI use: 0%
- 3. Walk aisles of planes to verify that passengers have complied with federal regulations prior to takeoffs and landings. AI use: 0%
- 4. Monitor passenger behavior to identify threats to the safety of the crew and other passengers. AI use: 0%
- 5. Prepare passengers and aircraft for landing, following procedures. AI use: 0%
- 6. Administer first aid to passengers in distress. AI use: 0%
Technologies
Requirements
Work context
Worker profile
Median age 44.7 · 129K employed
Under 25: 11% · 25–54: 59% · 55+: 30%
Related
No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.
Source coverage
11/11 source families · O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Data quality
Employment data available
Narrative & sources
Flight attendants provide routine services and respond to emergencies to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers.
Flight attendants have variable work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, because airlines operate every day, and some offer overnight flights. Attendants work in an aircraft and may be away from home several nights per week.
Flight attendants typically receive on-the-job training from their employer and must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The median annual wage for flight attendants was $67,130 in May 2024.
Employment of flight attendants is projected to grow 9 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Important context
This score measures structural AI displacement pressure, not actual job losses. Local wages and demand data are specific to United States AI Work Index; the underlying AI task overlap analysis is consistent across all countries.