The most popular dream profession in the United States was named flight attendant

By TravelWiseFeb 25, 2024 21:50 PMNews
Share:
A flight attendant with an airplane
A flight attendant with an airplane. Source: Freepik

According to a new study by the recruiting platform Jobseeker, the most popular dream job in North America is a flight attendant.

As it turned out, this trend is not unique to the United States, this profession tops the list in 23 other places, including Canada and Mexico, writes Thrillist.com .

All people want to do is travel on the job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the flight attendant market is growing, and the number of employees in this position is expected to increase by 11%.

The most popular dream profession in the United States was named flight attendant
The most popular dream profession in the United States was named flight attendant. Source: Freepik

The data also shows that more and more jobs will be available for those looking to get into this travel-friendly profession, with approximately 16,600 flight attendant job openings projected each year for ten years.

The authors of the study identified the top dream jobs by first narrowing their list to 35 identified in the career market and then identifying the most popular by search volume using a search analysis tool.

In addition to flight attendants, people all over the world are eager to become pilots. This job is the most desirable in 55 other countries, including the UK, Singapore, Japan, and Australia.

As reported by TravelWise, passengers were previously cautioned about behaviors not to engage in onboard, as they can pose a danger to flight attendants.

Top Articles
Top 10 reasons for flight cancelation by airlines: a clear algorithm of actions to get compensation

Top 10 reasons for flight cancelation by airlines: a clear algorithm of actions to get compensation

Oct 16, 2025 16:22 PM
Smartphone with eSIM logo surrounded by travel essentials like flowers, map, camera, and sunglasses

Where to Buy eSIM at the Best Price: A Full Review of Tariffs and Options

Aug 8, 2025 10:54 AM

No More SIM Swaps: The eSIM Travel Solution You’ll Actually Use

Aug 4, 2025 16:51 PM

Not Just a Suitcase: My Personal Checklist for Smart Travelers in 2025

Mar 3, 2025 18:00 PM
More News
Brussels Airlines aircraft taking off

Charleroi Airport Faces 11-Week Shutdown

Jul 30, 2026 22:24 PM
Aerial view of Tower Bridge and London

The Highest Free London Attraction Closes After Water Leak

Jul 30, 2026 22:11 PM

Wildfires Disrupt Summer Trips in Spain and France

Jul 30, 2026 01:48 AM

ITA Airways to Let Large Dogs Fly in the Cabin

Jul 30, 2026 01:35 AM
Wizz Air aircraft in flight

Wizz Air Adds Three New Routes from Prishtina

Jul 30, 2026 01:22 AM
Passenger waiting in an airport terminal

EU Passenger Rights Set for 2027 Overhaul

Jul 30, 2026 01:19 AM
Passengers boarding a Ryanair aircraft

Ryanair Marks 7 Million Belfast Passengers with £29.99 Flights

Jul 30, 2026 01:06 AM
Monte Rei resort in the eastern Algarve

Nobu Plans Eastern Algarve Resort

Jul 30, 2026 00:53 AM
flydubai aircraft flying above the clouds

flydubai Boosts Milan and Naples Flights

Jul 30, 2026 00:47 AM

Frankfurt–Przemyśl Train Adds Sleepers and Ends Bus Transfer

Jul 29, 2026 22:24 PM

Malta’s Hidden World of Ancient Secrets and Sirens

Jul 29, 2026 22:11 PM
Worker speaking through a megaphone during a protest

Palma Airport Strikes Raise Check-In Delay Risk

Jul 29, 2026 22:08 PM
British Airways aircraft taxiing at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Charges to Rise Over Third Runway Plans

Jul 29, 2026 21:55 PM
Backlit bottles behind a cocktail bar

Paris’s De Vie Wins Major New Cocktail Bar Award

Jul 29, 2026 21:42 PM
Exterior of LivSmart Studios by Hilton Pensacola

Pensacola Gets a New Hilton Hotel for Longer Stays

Jul 29, 2026 21:39 PM

New 12-Seat Ferry Links Shoreham with Normandy

Jul 29, 2026 21:26 PM

easyJet Opens Summer 2027 Bookings with 14 Million Seats

Jul 29, 2026 03:43 AM
Sunset over Málaga harbour and city centre

Spain’s Tourism Boom Contrasts with Holiday Cuts at Home

Jul 29, 2026 03:37 AM
Exterior rendering of a planned Marriott hotel in Egypt

Nine New Marriott Properties Planned Across Egypt

Jul 29, 2026 03:24 AM
Volotea aircraft flying with landing gear down

Volotea Drops Several Limoges Flights from September

Jul 29, 2026 03:11 AM
flydubai Boeing 737 MAX in flight

Direct Dubai–Budapest Flights Return This Week

Jul 29, 2026 03:08 AM
Exterior of Crossbasket Castle near Glasgow

Riverside Cabin Retreat to Open at Scottish Castle

Jul 29, 2026 02:55 AM

Antwerp Gets Its First Direct Eurostar from London

Jul 28, 2026 22:02 PM

IHG’s First Vignette Hotel Opens in Venice

Jul 28, 2026 21:59 PM
Lufthansa Airbus A350 approaching the runway

Five Airlines End Free Seat Swaps on Long-Haul Flights

Jul 28, 2026 21:46 PM
Rocky trail on Mount Olympus at sunrise

Mount Olympus and D-Day Beaches Gain UNESCO Status

Jul 28, 2026 04:53 AM