NOC 64311Pursers and flight attendants

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

NOC 64311 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Pursers and flight attendants. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

Pursers and flight attendants ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and crew members during flights. Ship pursers attend to the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships. Airline pursers and flight attendants are employed by airline companies. Ship pursers are employed by tour boat or cruise ship companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Flight attendants
Greet passengers, explain and demonstrate safety procedures, check the general condition of the aircraft cabin, ensure that all necessary supplies are on board
Attend to safety of passengers during take-offs, landings and emergencies
Serve food and beverages to passengers and make flight announcements.
Flight pursers, customer service directors and passenger service directors
Coordinate the activities of flight attendants, provide service to passengers during flight and complete reports.
Ship pursers
Supervise ship attendants and arrange activities for passengers
Conduct ship's business, such as signing on crew, maintaining payroll records, assisting passengers in preparing customs declarations and supervising baggage storage.

Example job titles

•airline purser
•flight attendant
•flight service director
•passenger service director - water transportation
•ship purser

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, pursers and flight attendants are classified under code 64311. This unit group falls under TEER 4, representing occupations that typically require a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Flight attendants and pursers are primarily employed by national, regional, or international airline companies to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of passengers during flights.

Key duties under NOC 64311 include conducting pre-flight cabin inspections, demonstrating the use of emergency equipment, serving food and beverages, and administering first aid when necessary. To qualify for employment in Canada under this classification, candidates generally must complete secondary school and a mandatory airline flight attendant training program. Additionally, fluency in English, French, or both, as well as specific physical and medical standards, may be required by employers.

For Canadian immigration purposes, while TEER 4 occupations are not traditionally eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, candidates may qualify through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other pilot programs targeting semi-skilled workers.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 64311 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Pursers and flight attendants is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 64311 usually require?

Pursers and flight attendants is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.