National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 64311: Pursers and flight attendants
Pursers and flight attendants ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and crew members during flights. Below are the main duties, all 15 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 64311?
NOC 64311 is the code for pursers and flight attendants in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include airline purser, flight attendant, flight service director and passenger service director - water transportation. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $31.25 an hour.
- NOC code
- 64311
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Sales and service occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $31.25 an hour
Job titles under NOC 64311
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 job titles
- airline purser
- flight attendant
- flight service director
- passenger service director - water transportation
- ship purser
All 15 job titles in the NOC index
aircraft flight attendant, airline purser, chief steward - ship, commissary attendant - air transport, customer service director (CSD) - water transportation, flight attendant, flight purser, flight service director, in-charge flight attendant, in-flight service manager, passenger service director - water transportation, purser - air transportation, purser - water transport, ship purser, ship supply officer.
Main duties of NOC 64311
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.
Employment requirements
- Flight attendants and flight pursers require the completion of secondary school and a training program approved by Transport Canada.
- Flight pursers/customer service directors require experience as a flight attendant.
- Ship pursers may require experience as a ship attendant.
- Flight attendants and ship pursers usually require experience working with the public.
Additional information
- There is little mobility between airline pursers and ship pursers.
- It is an advantage for pursers and flight attendants to speak more than one language.
Is NOC 64311 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 64311 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 64311 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.55 | $31.25 | $60.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.23 | $29.23 | $55.00 |
| New Brunswick | $19.98 | $30.64 | $75.98 |
| Quebec | $22.55 | $31.25 | $59.00 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $30.00 | $60.62 |
| Manitoba | $21.70 | $30.69 | $46.70 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $28.84 | $39.54 |
| Alberta | $24.23 | $32.00 | $52.88 |
| British Columbia | $25.00 | $32.00 | $65.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 64311 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 64311 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a airline purser?
NOC 64311, Pursers and flight attendants, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 64311?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 64311 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 64311 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 64311 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $31.25 an hour, with most wages between $22.55 and $60.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 64311 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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