Flight Attendant:
Jet to several countries in one month than most of us a visit in a year, a career as a flight attendant is a glamorous proposition for many. If you like to fly and are interested in travel, a career as a flight attendant may be just the ticket.
Day to day
Day to day
The average day as a flight attendant will present some duties you might expect:
- Carrying out pre-flight checks
- Ensuring the plane is clean
- Taking boarding passes
- Advising passengers of safety routines
- Preparing and serving food and drinks
- Writing flight reports
- But there may also be some more unexpected challenges, such as:
- Carrying out first aid
- Dealing with unruly passengers
- Preparing for emergency landings
Qualifications
Most airlines require a minimum of four GCSEs (A-C) including English and maths. Applicants who speak a foreign language will be at an advantage. Attendants also need to be aged 18 or over, in good health and able to swim well. You will also need to hold a valid EU or UK passport. Different airlines will have added requirements such as:
- Your weight must be in proportion to your height
- Good vision (contact lenses acceptable)
- No visible tattoos when wearing a uniform
Once your application has been accepted you will be sent on a training course which will be run by the airline and lasts four to five weeks. Subjects covered on the course include:
- Safety equipment and procedures
- First aid
- Aviation security and dangerous goods
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Cabin service and uniform standards
The course is short but intense and you need to pass all the units to qualify as a flight attendant.
Lead the team as a senior member of the cabin crew or head into teaching as a cabin crew training instructor.
Useful site
www.careerintravel.co.uk
www.careerintravel.co.uk