The Road To Become A Cabin Crew

I had written an article in the ezinearticles.com, the biggest article publisher, on the subject of how to become a cabin crew. This is based on my own experience working for an established airline which had been doing well to be awarded the best cabin crew in the world.

The airline had been very strict in recruiting the crew members. Many time, the recruitment exercises fell short of the target, for example, the airline wanted 30 crews but manage to get only 15. Although the number of applicants were large, but the interview processes had disqualified the majority.

Although an airline can pride itself to have the best crew, it can still suffer the difficulty, like make a loss in it bottom line. This seem to be more critical.

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A cabin is crew a dream of thousands of young people all over the world. It is a large task, with which you travel and get paid at the same time. If it is in the plane, is taking care of the passengers and fly to foreign countries, then the career of the cabin crew the right choice for you.

The cabin crew are on the plane for safety and security reasons. Ensure the handling of passengers and their comfort are its additional responsibilities. The crews are trained, the emergency handle such emergency landing on land and water. You are also able to treat of medical situations in flight, such as the management of heart attack and the birth of the child.

The proposals for the path to a cabin crew are the following.

1. Check the job requirements.

Different airlines have slightly different requirements. The requirements possible in the following sections, however, please check with the airline:

a. citizenship - it is normal that an airline to deal with the citizens of the country. However there are some airlines, such as the airlines in the Middle East, to deal with foreign teams. This is due to some cultural barriers, seeking to discourage women, in particular as a cabin crew.

b. the language and education requirements are set. English is usually a request for an international airline.

c. physical requirements - there a minimum height is required. This is because; the emergency equipment is located in the overhead compartments, so that should the crew able to reach them.

(2) To learn more about the duties and responsibilities

There is this two reasons. First you must be very sure that the job is what you want, and secondly to prepare for the interview.

Cabin crew duties include:

Handle emergency situations, to ensure that the passengers are safe.
Ensure you, that passengers comfortably, by he food and drinks.
Passenger queries to answer as pleasant as possible.
First aid
Evacuation and security procedures to demonstrate
All passengers to support in particular children and physically impaired people to their seats.
Insert the required inflight sales.

3. Prepare a good CV.

A good CV can determine whether you will be calling for the interview. A generic CV first prepare you need may be a professional to write for you. The important points on your resume may contain the appropriate work experience you had, but also foreign language, and first aid knowledge. You should stress also out to relocate your willingness. If the airline offers you the job offer had identified, review and change the resume to the requirements of the airline.

4. Locate the vacancy
If you had completed the above requirements, you may be looking for the vacancy. You can check the major newspapers and the airlines sites. You may like to make a list of your favorite airlines. That requires the most airlines teams at the operational base will be found.

5. Prepare for the interview
If the airline an interview invites you, you have to prepare well: this is the chance, they impress. Enter a neutral suit, black shoes (for men) and descent Office clothes (for women). Please enter no excessive jewelry. Make sure you show a touch of professionalism and confidence, and answer all their questions as honest and clear as possible.

On the selection and interview process

The interview is the gateway to you career. There are many tips and suggestions of preparing for the interview. The selection and interviews by the company is usually performed in a number of phases. The following is an example:

a. the application - the company will review your application and resume. This is the time to take the obvious non-qualified persons based on the documents. So, it is very important to prepare a good resume to check whether all required information is included. A person may for technical reasons, as for example forgetting your application signing disqualified.

b. the walk-in interview - this is the first interview to confirm your resume and verify that the requirements. The airline checks your qualifications, height and weight, and their physical properties.

If you had met the requirements, you will be taken group interview in groups of eight for that. The airline will reject the obvious, and choose the potential. If you can speak the language, you will be rejected. If you, can show your ability in a group of works not, you will too.

c. individual interviews - tend to airlines in Asia highly critical of the choosing of the right kind of people for the job of cabin crew. This is because these airlines cabin crew looking at as a marketing resource to attract customers.

Conclusion

Is a flight attendant is not an easy task. It is a challenge both your career and personal life. You are responsible for people's lives, thousands of feet up in the air. Keep in mind these important considerations as you prepare yourself for this fulfilling career. You will certainly be a reliable and trusted attendant. Hopefully, this short article in your path, a flight attendant will help you.

The writer Joha Rahman is a Malaysian who had retired from his career with an international airline. He is sharing his experience in his blog to flight attendants with some Tips for the interview for flight attendants.