Airline Travel Careers

Do you love to travel? Do you have a heart for great customer service and enjoy working with people in a fast-paced, busy airport or travel office? If so, the OCC Career Advantage programs in Airline Travel Careers may be your ticket! Our programs include flight attendant training, and if you prefer to be grounded, a program to prepare you for a career in airline travel management. Whichever program you choose, you will experience hands-on learning both in the classroom and outside it at the nearby John Wayne International Airport. The median income for a flight attendant in California is $46,036, and about $39,000 for other travel management positions. Whether your dream is to take to the skies or take off as a manager or travel career specialist, you can take your first steps at OCC – read on to learn more.

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Employment of flight attendants is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Details

Complete one of our certificate programs, and you’ll be well-prepared to enter a career in airline travels. Or earn an associate degree for even greater advancement opportunities.

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In less than 2 years
you can earn:
Certificate of Achievement

Airline Travel Management

Prepare for a position at all levels of corporate and retail aviation, including flight attendant, ground operations, airport management, guest service agents and other airline careers. View program detail in course catalog.

Flight Attendant and Airline Travel Careers

Prepare for a highly competitive career as a flight attendant, or as a customer service agent in the airline and travel industry. View program detail in course catalog.

Build on your certificate
of achievement with a:
Certificate of Specialization

Or earn your
associate degree
in under 4 years

Flight Attendant and Airline Travel Careers

Complete the Flight Attendant and Airline Travel Careers Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. This program prepares you for a highly competitive career as a flight attendant, or as a customer service agent in the airline and travel industry. View program detail in course catalog.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I enroll and register for classes?

To enroll in a Career Advantage program, you must first apply for admission to Orange Coast College. To apply, go to the Admissions Application Information webpage and review the information and requirements for admission. A link at the bottom of that page will take you to the CCCApply website, where you will be prompted to create an account so you can begin the application process.

How much does it cost?

Classes cost $46 per unit for residents of California. Classes vary in their unit value, but an average 3-unit class costs $138. There are additional fees required to register and additional costs associated with each program. Click here to view the estimated total costs of the program in this career cluster.

How long does it take?

View this chart for the length of the core program.

Are classes offered online, evenings and weekends?

This program offers online and evening courses. For details about offerings in this program, speak to a counselor or consult the class schedule. The class schedule tool searches through all Orange Coast College course offerings and includes a filter for online classes.

How can I talk with a counselor?

You can make an appointment in person, online or by phone. Click here for more information about Counseling Services and how to make an appointment.

I have more questions. Where can I get more information?

For general questions about enrollment, availability of classes and other services for prospective and current OCC students, call The Answer Center at 714-432-5772. For answers to specific questions you can speak to a counselor or to the faculty member listed on this program page.

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