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Flight Attendant

Many young girls and boys aspire to become Flight Attendants because of the exciting experience of flying, visiting different places, interacting with people and for the very attractive pay package. With privatization and foreign collaboration increasing every day, the future bright for Flight Attendants.

Job Prospects

Flight Attendants can find employment with private owned domestic and international airlines and government air services. A flight Attendant has every chance to be promoted to the post of Senior Flight Attendant and then Head Attendant. A career as a flight Attendant typically lastly for about eight to ten years, after that one could move on to ground duties including the job of a Ground Attendant, Check Attendant, training of Flight Attendants or work in management. One can also diversify in to any one of the other departments in the Airline industry.

Attributes

  • A strong sense of smell and taste. The visual element is equally important as we eat with all of our senses.
  • Desire to experiment and innovate
  • Craving for perfection
  • Efficient memory to help one remember complicated, exotic international recipes
  • Instinct and intuition for mixing flavors and smells
  • Passion for food
  • Willingness to work long hours

Attributes

Presence of mind, sense of responsibility, initiative, friendly nature, politeness, physical stamina and the ability to stand on one’s feet for long hours, to react quickly in times of emergency, systematic approach, a well –modulated pleasant voice and a proportionate figure with a graceful carriage are some of the desired attributes. To sum it up, one must be physically fit with a pleasuring personally and clear complexion.

Eligibility

Eligibility for a Flight Attendant training program is 10+2 or a Graduate degree, a Diploma / Degree, a Diploma / Degree in Hotel or Tourism Management is preferred. The Aspirant must hold and Indian Passport and should be below twenty five years of age with a minimum height of 157.5 cm for women and 163 com for men with proportionate weight. Further, one must have normal eyesight of 6/.6 uncorrected vision in each eye. Fluency in English, Hindi and Knowledge of an international language is an added advantage. After initial screening, on written examination, group discussion and personal interview is conducted for the shortlisted applicants. Selected candidates are inducted into a training program covering service, grooming, safety and first aid. After successful completion of training, one is initially put on trainee flights.

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