Want to be a Flight Attendant? Delta Says, Don’t Forget Your Underwear
Delta Airlines is looking for flight attendants to help staff the friendly skies, but applicants seem to be struggling in the dress code department.
By Missy Baker · September 17, 2024
Disclaimer: While this article is dressed up with facts, it’s also tastefully accessorized with a touch of satire.
Remember that old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”? Apparently, the people applying for flight attendant positions at Delta Airlines do not.
After its latest recruitment drive, Delta was forced to issue a reminder to thousands of would-be flight attendants: Don’t forget to wear underwear to your interview. Yes, you read that right—enough people actually went commando to their JOB INTERVIEWS that the company had to issue an actual memo addressing the issue.
The airline’s new two-page memo, titled “Appearance Requirements Acknowledgment,” clearly states that while “proper undergarments” are a must, they should always remain hidden. No matter the job, a good rule of thumb is to avoid the early 2000s whale tail look in a professional setting.
The document also serves as a crash course in etiquette, instructing candidates to refrain from swearing and gum chewing during their interviews. This is where I think Delta gets it wrong: a gum-popping flight attendant with a potty mouth sounds like someone I want as my quirky best friend/sidekick.
Delta claims their goal is to ensure that every flight attendant starts their journey as a beacon of safety, pride, and grace, which is a fancy way of saying, “What the #$@% are you people wearing?”
Delta requires its candidates to hide any visible tattoos, and as for hair colors, they prefer the natural look—think less “I hate my parents, so I dyed my hair neon green” and more “I woke up like this.”
For those who want to express themselves, the airline permits a single nose piercing and two earrings per ear. Okay, fine, but I’m still really hung up on the fact that enough people showed up to their job interviews underwear-less that they had to issue a public memo. ARE PEOPLE OK?
"I had no idea how job interviews worked, but I figured hey, I'll just slip out of my underwear, pop a wad of gum in my mouth, and show these bastards at Delta what a great employee I'd make."
Delta’s recent recruitment drive has seen such a surge in applicants that their careers site practically melted down. The competition is fierce, so if you want to be a flight attendant at Delta, you’ll need more than just a stellar resume—you’ll also need a pinch of common sense and a pair of well-hidden granny panties.
