Career Programs

Airline Customer Service & SABRE Training — Add-On $995

Expand Your Opportunities. Strengthen Your Career Path.

Expand Your Airline Career Skills with
Customer Service & SABRE Training

This optional add-on is available to students enrolled in the Accelerated Flight Attendant Training Program who want to expand their airline career opportunities. Students complete additional online coursework focused on airline customer service and operations, including reservations, ticketing, check-in, and other essential ground-based skills. The program also includes one additional day of hands-on SABRE training at the JetBlue University Campus in Orlando, Florida. By combining flight attendant training with airline customer service and SABRE skills, students can prepare for both inflight and ground-based airline career opportunities.

Arrival Date

Departure Date

July 16

July 22, 2026

September 17

September 23, 2026

November 5

November 11, 2026

Why Upgrade?

By expanding your training beyond the cabin, you’ll be prepared for multiple entry points into the airline industry, allowing you to:

  • Increase your hiring potential
  • Qualify for both inflight and ground-based roles
  • Build relevant airline experience
  • Create opportunities for internal advancement

Create opportunities for internal advancement
Many airlines prioritize internal candidates for Flight Attendant positions, making this a smart way to start your career.

Phase I

Expanded Online Training

As part of this add-on, students receive additional online training designed to build practical knowledge of airline customer service and ground operations. Coursework covers the customer journey, professional communication, airport operations, passenger assistance, airline systems, and other skills used in customer-facing airline roles.
  • Airline Customer Service & Professional Communication
  • Airport Customer Service, Check-In & Gate Operations
  • Airline Reservations & Contact Center Operations
  • Passenger Service, Accessibility & Special Assistance
  • Service Recovery & Customer Relations
  • Passenger Rights, Policies & Compliance
  • Airline Systems & Operational Procedures

Phase II

Hands-on Training

In addition to the Flight Attendant Training Program, students receive an additional full day of hands-on training at JetBlue University focused on the SABRE reservation system, airline reservations, and ticketing.
  • SABRE Reservations — Hands-On Practice
  • Airline Ticketing — Hands-On Practice
  • Customer Service Role Simulations
  • Gate & Ground Operations
  • Airline Career Pathways
  • Interview Preparation for Airline Customer Service Roles

Becoming a Flight Attendant With No Experience

General Questions

Find answers to common questions about flight attendant training, airline hiring requirements, career preparation, placement assistance, and The Airline Academy’s training programs.

Training is completed in two phases. Phase I is online flight attendant training completed at your own pace, covering airline industry fundamentals, safety, customer service, and career preparation. Phase II is approximately one week of resident training in Orlando, Florida, combining classroom instruction, hands-on flight attendant training, interview preparation, and on-site flight attendant interview opportunities with participating airlines. Specialized hands-on training is also conducted at JetBlue University.

Yes. Phase II is an in-person resident training experience in Orlando, Florida. The resident portion includes classroom instruction, hands-on flight attendant training, interview preparation, and on-site interview opportunities with participating airlines. As part of the resident training, students also participate in specialized hands-on training at JetBlue University.

During the resident week, students participate in classroom instruction, hands-on flight attendant training, emergency and evacuation exercises, aircraft safety and equipment training, CPR and AED instruction, service training, and career preparation. Students also participate in specialized training at JetBlue University and have the opportunity to interview on-site with participating airlines.

Call The Airline Academy at 800-798-0202. We schedule resident classes throughout the year, and we can help you find one that fits your timeline.

Yes. Hotel accommodations are included during the resident training week in Orlando, Florida, so students do not need to arrange separate lodging.

Students will receive a detailed checklist before attending resident training. You’ll need appropriate classroom and interview attire, required identification and travel documents, and other items needed for hands-on training activities. Specific instructions and packing requirements will be provided before your scheduled class.

The curriculum combines airline industry knowledge, passenger safety, emergency procedures, customer service, crew resource management, and career preparation. Students also receive resume and interview preparation, along with hands-on resident training covering aircraft safety equipment, emergency and evacuation procedures, service skills, and other practical flight attendant training exercises.

Yes. Our instructors bring years of real-world airline and aviation experience to the classroom, providing students with practical insight into flight attendant responsibilities, airline expectations, and the hiring process. Their experience helps connect what you learn in training to the realities of working in the airline industry.

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