On May 15, 1930, Ellen Church joined the Boeing Model 80A’s crew as the first female flight attendant. Although Church was also a pilot, airlines didn’t hire female pilots. Also a registered nurse, Church suggested the idea of hiring nurses as flight attendants. Flying was relatively new, and Church reasoned that having a registered nurse on board would reassure nervous passengers. Learn more about the first flight attendants through #TheAgeOfAerospace documentary - theageofaerospace.com Follow #Boeing100 and journey with us as we share 100 Boeing milestones in a countdown to Founders Day on July 15, 2016. #BoeingLovers and #avgeeks: We want to see your Boeing, #instagramaviation and #aerospace memories. Join the celebration with #Boeing100 for a chance to be featured.