Ship pursers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for pursers and flight attendants (NOC 64311) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pursers and flight attendants in Nova Scotia: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pursers and flight attendants mainly work in the following sectors: Air transportation (NAICS 481): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations44% of pursers and flight attendants work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 28% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 72% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for pursers and flight attendants (NOC 64311) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pursers and flight attendants in Alberta: Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation. Pursers and flight attendants mainly work in the following sectors: Air transportation (NAICS 481): 94% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations35% of pursers and flight attendants work all year, while 65% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Moderate for pursers and flight attendants (NOC 64311) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?Flight attendants and airline pursers work in the air transportation industry for airline companiesShip pursers work for tour boat and cruise ship companiesWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Improvement in the level of global air travel   The addition of new routes and increase in the frequency of flights to existing destinationsWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?Flight attendants must complete a training program offered by a commercial air operator and approved by Transport CanadaFlight pursers/customer service directors require experience as a flight attendantShip pursers may require experience as a ship attendantFluency in multiple languages is an asset.Here are some key facts about pursers and flight attendants in Ontario: Approximately 6,650 people work in this occupation. Pursers and flight attendants mainly work in the following sectors: Air transportation (NAICS 481): 94% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations26% of pursers and flight attendants work all year, while 74% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 27 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations