Prospective flight attendants undergo training in all aspects of their job, including customer service, pre-flight procedures, boarding, in-flight service, safety and security procedures, and first aid. Flight attendants also learn about the types of planes on which they will be working, how to deal with unruly passengers, and what to do in different types of emergencies. Some of this training is hands-on and includes practice flights so students can hone their skills.New flight attendants typically receive paid training after being hired by an airline, but flight attendant training schools do exist and some choose to pay for their own training before seeking a job. Training programs can take up to eight weeks to complete.