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Where to Start
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Have you been dreaming of becoming a cabin crew since you were old enough to spot a plane in the sky?
Or maybe you just love to travel and want to see the world without paying a penny for the plane tickets or the hotels…
Do you want to meet and talk to people from many exotic places?
Or you just like all eyes on you while you prettily stroll through the airport wearing red lipstick and high heels… But how do you get there? Where should you start?
Whether this is the first time you consider applying for this job, or you have been trying but failing to get into the glamorous airline world, you are in the right place! Crew training institute you will learn exactly how to start the process of becoming a cabin crew for some of the largest, most competitive airlines in the world.
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The selection process the airlines have for recruiting new crew is not the simplest.
Typically, out of 1000 applications, only 100 are called for an interview. Through a series of complex assessments to establish the ideal candidates, only 10 people are offered the job.
You will be one of those 10 people if you are prepared to show what is required from you and if you know how to present yourself to maximize your true potential.
By knowing beforehand what to expect, preparing for success and showing the best version of yourself on that day of the assessment, you will be one of the selected candidates!
Let us start with the specific steps for turning your dream into reality.
There is a number of prerequisites for doing this job, and to qualify for an interview, you will need to meet every single one of them. If you have other concerns about what might be relevant or not, pay attention to the common worries and questions.
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You must be minimum 18 years old to start working as a cabin crew. This is the legal age in many states to be able to serve alcohol and be independent from your parents or guardians. You will be required to handle the on-board consumption bars, as well as take decisions regarding your bank account, insurance policy and other paperwork.
If you are younger, you will need to wait for your 18th birthday in order to be able to submit your application online. Some airlines accept applications as early as 3 months prior to your birthday. Use this time wisely and prepare as much as possible for the complex assessment process that will follow.
When working as a cabin crew, you will need to close the overhead compartments in the bigger planes and be able to access the emergency equipment that is sometimes located in there.
Most airlines Airways require their candidates to be able to reach 212 cm (6’11.4’’).
For some, the arm reach is 210 cm (6’10.7’’).
Take a measuring tape and put a mark on the wall next to the required height. Without shoes – you may get on your tiptoes if necessary, you will need to touch the mark comfortably. No jumping to reach it is allowed.
This minimum educational requirement is in place to ensure the candidates have some general knowledge and ability to learn in order to be able to pass the safety and emergency training that needs to be completed once an offer of employment is made. The training is intense, to say the least.
If you don’t yet have your diploma, study hard and pass those final exams. If you dropped out of school, contact your last high school and ask for the necessary classes to attend in order to obtain your certificate. For this job or any other one, having a minimum education is extremely important.
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While your rose tattoo might mean purity and beauty for a culture, it might mean death or sorrow for another.
No tattoo should be visible while wearing the uniform. Putting a bandage or concealer on it is not acceptable.
If you have tattoos and are considering laser removal, don’t participate in an interview while the tattoo is still visible. You will be automatically disqualified regardless of your potential. Be patient and work on skills that can be polished until the tattoo removal procedure is done.
This job is associated with glamour, and for many people being a flight attendant means looking fabulous all the time and offering tea or coffee in the plane. The truth is actually very far from that. You will need to work long hours (day or night), on high heels, with different cabin pressures and sometimes lifting heavy items – while continuing to look fabulous.
Also, being in contact with so many people, you will need to be clear of transmittable diseases such as TBC, Hepatitis or HIV.
You will be able to pass this stage if you keep a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and attend your medical check-ups. A medical clearance must be provided after your successful interview. Once you join the airline, you will have to pass the aviation-specific medical test that will be done at the airline clinic.
English is the widest used official language of aviation and the one used for all emergency related commands and training. It is also the language to communicate with colleagues and passengers.
If English is not your first language, you will need to make sure that you are able to read, understand, speak correctly and write correctly in English.
