What do you all think about being a flight steward of an international airline?
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Well I am a long haul flight attendant for a major airline - and I absolutley love it! Different airlines have different standards when it comes to hiring crew. Some airlines are more unfair than others however a good airline will hire someone based on merits rather than looks and age. I was 20 when recruited. In my intake I had people of all shapes, sizes, ages, sexuality, religion, backgrounds - the list goes on.\n\nAlthough not required to do any of the following they may be of an advantage - you may want to look at taking a short course in cabin crew (to show your interested and serious), working in the food and beverage industry (which is one of your primary functions onboard after safety), or study a 2nd language (I speak Japanese and get about an extra $500 of year because of this)\n\nIt's definately are very prestigous job and when walking through the terminal everyone just looks at you - it's an amazing feeling. Most people that travel know that becoming a flight attendant is not easy. more than 500 people applied and only 30 were selected at my intake.\nNot only are we waiters and cleaners, but nannys, policemen, firefighters, good listeners, entertainers, mechanics, plumbers, medics and most importantly are able to help evacuate a plane in an emgergency, which is the part of the training which takes the most. There is an 80% pass mark for tests and practicals when it comes to emergency procceduers and we are tested every 6 months.\n\nCareer wise there is plently of career progress. You start of as an economy attendant - but don't think business class is out of reach, I was also trained in business. From there you can become a dedicated Business Class and first class attendant which means you will 99% of the time work in these cabins unless called out of catergory. From there you can become a second senior, then a supervisor, then a manager. you could also become a trainer. You may decide to be invloved with many of the companies programs to develop better techniques on board.\n\nI learn dozens of new things everytime I fly. From other crew and the passengers. I might learn about a different city or why a governmentt has introduced a new policy. you'll also encounter many situations on board - some make you laugh and some will be a test of character. My favorite though is dealing with passengers that don't speak english. It's great fun trying to get the message to them such as what do you want to drink or sorry we've run out.\n\nIn regards to perks every airline has different perks. Although my airline doesn't give free tickets (and can't imagaine many that do) We get unlimited travel at nearly 95% off the price - Not bad. As a flight attendant your travelling to different places and getting to stay there in 5 star hotel\n\nThis is airline specific but I work on averaged over a 2 month period the equivlent of less than 4 hours a day. And I get plently of days off not only home but of course overseas.\n\nOf course there are a few downsides. You will miss birthdays etc. but that just means you have to celebrate when you get back - And you'll probably give better presents too that you've sourced from you adventures abroad. \n\nSo in conclusion - I love my job and if you have the opportunity to apply for an airline - Just try - you never know your luck and hope you get to be part of a very exiciting industry!!
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Try this site created by an airline captain who flies in that region for career info. This question has been addressed in his FAQ section-\n\nhttp://www.AskCaptainLim.com
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Its a very expensive career to get licensed.  Not a super high number of jobs out there.  Private companies want the best of the best because they are afraid lesser experienced pilots will ruin their aircraft.
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I work for Emirates and you could work 3-4 days on up to 10hrs a day, don't forget time differences can whack it out of you. But what you will see of the world will be well worth it. GOOD LUCK and ENJOY
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To my knowledge...the king of profitable airlines is Southwest.  Research their business model and modify it, if possible, for international applications.
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try\nhttp://www.airlinecareer.blogspot.com/\n\nhttps://jetjobs.securesites.com/AirlineTesting.html
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No.  The qualities I like are helpful and courteous.  And I think the job title changed to "flight attendant" about 20 years ago.
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I would say flight attendant. They have trouble finding people who enjoy staying in other country's
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If you wanrt to now about flight training and careers in India, go to http://www.IndianPilots.com\n\n"IndianPilots.com is an Indian Aviation Portal, which was originally launched in April, 2004 for the purpose of awareness and knowledge to those who seek information about Aviation and its practices in India.\n\nIndianPilots.com is designed, maintained and moderated by a group of commercial pilots. The main activity of the site is the discussion forum, which has an active participation of aviators, enthusiasts and aspirants. If you have just landed, we welcome you to become a part of the group and start logging your time here."\n\nThey have a message board for questions and career advice, so I suggest you try there.
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I recommend going down to a busy airport and watching airplanes takeoff and land for 30 minutes.  Then think about how every one of those flights will land at its destination safely.  Then think about how many more flights there will be today and then how many flights there are this week...They will all land safely and this goes on everday without you even thinking about it.\n\nYou are in the hands of highly-trained, highly-skilled professionals.  Also remember that the pilots have to go everywhere you go, so our own safety is in our minds as much as yours is.  Stop by up front and say hello to the flight crew...I find that helps people too if they see us up there.\n\nThink about how many flights landed safely all over the country just in the time it took you to write your question.  Relax and enjoy the view...
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I would if I was earning... I love people who like to move ahead in life while coming from someplace as backwards as africa\n\nFurther In singapore they wave off the fee if u give a decleration that you will work for 5 years over there\n\nbest of luck
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CORPS. (Although you did better than a lady who wrote to me and spelled it "Piece Core".)\n\nI enjoyed it. Most volunteers with good expereinces go to specific jobs (I taught high-school English) in countries with poor but honest governments. (I went to Malaysia.) If you get offered "Community Development" in a country where the main function of the government is to shovel 50% of the foreign aid in the President for Life's Swiss bank account, you are doomed to  bad experience.\n\nActually, it was more than enjoyable; it was the most interesting, rewarding two years I spent in my life.\n\nWrite if you are interested. This isn't my real name; I'm sometimes rude to people in other categories.
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Air Hostess is a Flight Stewardess, right?
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Unless you live in one of their domiciles, YES.\nThe exception being if you can commute to work.\n\nSouthwest only has domiciles in these cities:\nBaltimore/Washington, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Oakland, Orlando, and Phoenix.\n\nInitial base assignments are bid by "seniority", or the oldest to the toungest person in class. (This is how their schedules work too.)\n\nYou can live where you do now, however you will be required to work out of the city your are based in. That means in order to go to work, you must commute to one of the above domiciles to start your work day, unpaid and on your own time. For an early AM, that means coming in the day prior and paying to stay in a hotel or renting out pace in a communal "crash pad" (a place where crew members 'crash' when they have no place to go and don't live nearby. Usually an apartment.) \n\nSounds like you should educate yourself about the profession a bit. Try these links-\nhttp://www.flightattendant.org\nhttp://www.jetcareers.com/content/view/41/124/\nhttp://airlineinflight.com/index.htm
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Both jobs are difficult in that you are required to be away from home 3 or 4 nights a day and usually work 10 hour days in different cities. Flight attendants are often on their feet for hours, the air in the plane is dry, and the perks of working for an airline are deteriorating.\n\nTraining to be a commercial airline pilot takes years and $$$$$. You would need a college degree, and then become a pilot instructor for a few years, and then work as a private pilate (unless you go into a military flight training program). Once you work as a private pilate, you need 1000+ hours of flying commercial and aircraft type ratings to be considered. Besides that you need presence, leadership, and customer service/people skills.\n\nMost airlines have their own flight attendant training that takes up to a month. You have to have a solid work record and pass a background ck. Initially, for the first few years, you get the worst shifts and work on Holidays and weekends.\n\nWhy do people do it? Once you get past all the training, it is fun. You see the world, and can make good money after a few years. Plus, you can get a few days off a week in a row.
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I was in that search also. I'm a member of GA Wing in the C.A.P. I've been a member for 8 monthes and I've loved every minute of it. \n\nCAP is the way to go. We offer Orientation flights which are part of your approx. $50 yearly dues. You'll probably fly 4 times a year, and you actually fly the plane, not just fly in a plane. Also, CAP has flight academies so you can get your pilots license FREE!!!!\n\nWe also do Ground team tasks such as: Air Show security, Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Counter Drug, etc.\n\nYou'll learn about aerospace topics, survival skills, leadership-followership, military protocal, and much more.\n\nYour dues pays for...\nUniform (BDUs and Blues)\nMembership\nO-Flights\nVehicles\nInsurance\nMilitary discounts\nMore, More, and More!!!
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i think the pay is by experience and requirements are the same as a pilot. i sure wouldn't want an inexperienced person in my co-pilot seat.