Reserve Flight Attendant
Posted on February 21, 2026
Role Based in Birmingham
Position: Reserve Flight Attendant (Based in Birmingham) Hiring Organization: Delta Air Lines Based in: Birmingham, AL (our main Birmingham branch) Posted: Recently. Career Level: Junior / Trainee.
Salary: $34-$41/Hour (approx. $78.6k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
What You'll Do
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Birmingham location.
- This Birmingham-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Delta Air Lines team in Birmingham, AL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Birmingham, 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.