Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to perceive the identity of male flight attendants in context of their economic capital, social capital and cultural capital. The study employs the qualitative method, collecting data by informal interviews, in-depth interviews and participant observations. The result found that male flight attendants perceive their identity as being independent, prefering to work with various kind of jobs, travelling and being service minded. Work experiences and trainings made them realize that security of passengers is a priority. Furthermore, they also prefer to be good looking and magnific persons. They spend time frequently at fitness or sport clubs. They have common habit of going out at night, seeing movies or theater shows and shopping. Their lifestyle therefore is that of urban middle class with relatively high income. These characteristics show up clearly when they wear their uniforms. However, they are different from other middle class in general in their presentation of their image as a group of good-looking male with pleasant personality. This results from their previous training prior to the assignment of the job as well as a close association among the flight attendants themselves.