Reserve Flight Attendant(Contract)|Blaine
Blaine Role Highlights
Snapshot
- Location: Blaine, MN
- Pay: $32-$38/Hour (approx. $72.8k/Year)
- Flexible Role in Blaine: Reserve Flight Attendant
- Employer: Delta Air Lines (Hiring in Blaine)
- Experience: Open to all levels.
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Blaine location.
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- This Blaine-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Delta Air Lines team in Blaine, MN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Blaine, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
Embrace the Unexpected in Aviation
The Backbone of Delta Air Lines
In the fast-paced airline industry, agility is dominance. Delta Air Lines operates thousands of flights daily, and ensuring those flights are fully staffed requires a dedicated team ready to fly at a moment's notice. The Reserve Flight Attendant is the ultimate linchpin of our operation. If you thrive on spontaneity and are looking for flight attendant jobs that offer a true sense of adventure, this is one of the most exciting aviation jobs you can pursue.
Crew Member Testimonials & Company Reviews
Delta is repeatedly praised on career platforms for providing a supportive, lucrative environment even for on-call staff. Reviews from our Reserve crew highlight the thrilling lifestyle: "Every day is a new adventure. One day I'm on a quick domestic turn, the next I'm exploring Tokyo. The flexibility, guaranteed base pay, and incredible support from crew scheduling make this one of the most rewarding cabin crew careers out there." Delta’s commitment to its reserve crew is a major reason why it dominates employer rankings in the aviation sector.
Dynamic Responsibilities
- Rapid Deployment: Maintain a dominant state of "mission readiness." During on-call blocks, you must be packed and capable of reporting to the airport within a strict window when contacted.
- Adaptable Safety Execution: Seamlessly integrate into newly formed crew configurations, executing safety protocols across multiple aircraft types (Airbus, Boeing) to ensure total compliance.
- Consistent Service Standards: Deliver Delta's pristine standard of hospitality, executing complex meal services and providing warm, empathetic care to passengers on short notice.
- Resilience & Flexibility: Handle sudden itinerary changes and irregular operations with a positive, commanding attitude.
Your Delta Benefits
We ensure our reserve crews are compensated dominantly for their flexibility:
- Guaranteed Base Pay: Receive a minimum monthly pay guarantee, ensuring financial stability regardless of how many hours you are actually called to fly.
- Premium Trip Opportunities: Reserve status grants the opportunity to pick up high-value trips and layovers in exotic destinations.
- Standby Travel Network: Fly anywhere in the world on your days off with our comprehensive employee travel program.
Requirements
- Must be 21+ years old and hold a High School diploma or GED.
- Absolute flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended multi-day trips on short notice.
- Ability to pass a 6-week intensive initial flight attendant training program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Reserve Flight Attendant|Blaine position pay at Delta Air Lines?
This Reserve Flight Attendant|Blaine role offers $32 - $38. Actual pay varies by airline, base, seniority, and shift; airline roles may also include per diem and flight-hour pay.
Where is this Reserve Flight Attendant|Blaine job based?
Flight and cabin crew are assigned to a crew base at a specific airport. This opening is tied to Blaine, MN — check the listing for the exact base, since you may need to live within commuting distance or relocate.
Do you get free or discounted flights with this job?
Most airline positions include flight travel privileges — free or heavily discounted standby travel for you and eligible family members, plus reciprocal discounts on many other airlines. Benefits and eligibility vary by airline and grow with seniority.
What are the requirements to become a flight attendant?
Typical requirements include being 18 to 21 or older, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to reach a set height (often around 6'2" to 6'3"), a valid passport, and passing a background check, drug screening, and medical/reach assessment. Some airlines add a swim test. You should be customer-focused and willing to relocate to or commute to your assigned base.
Is flight attendant training paid, and how long is it?
Delta Air Lines provides initial training that typically runs about 3 to 8 weeks at a training center, covering safety, emergency procedures, first aid, and service. Training is usually paid or stipend-supported, and you must pass it to be placed on the line at your base.
What is the flight attendant schedule and reserve system like?
Schedules are awarded by seniority through monthly bidding. New hires usually start on 'reserve' (on-call), and the job includes early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights away from base with per diem. Flexibility is essential, especially in your first year.
