Flight Attendant Anniversary Highlights Evolution Of Profession

Flight Attendant Anniversary Highlights Evolution Of Profession: AFA Honors First Flight Attendant Ellen Church Eight-two years ago, on May 15th, 1930, Ellen Church became the first flight attendant to be hired by an airline. In recognition of the event, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Veda Shook issued a statement honoring the first "skygirl."