Biggest misconception –

• Serving the passengers snacks and drinks is the only duty an air hostess performs. This is like one of the other duties and probably very down the list of all the other duties to be performed.
• Most passengers also think that if they can’t bear the weight of their carry-on bag, that they can just tell the air hostess to carry it. No, sorry they are not there to pick up your bags. If you can’t carry your own bag, try doing some weight lifting in the gym rather than treating the flight attendants as

Prime duty –

• The most significant duty amongst all is the safety of the passengers and to get them to point B from point A.
• Also, the safety and security of the plane is in their hands.
• Taking care of passengers having any sort of medical emergency also is the duty of the Air Hostess.

The aviation sector has seen a sudden increase in terms of job employment and demands for the cabin crew. Due to which many institutes for the training of air hostess have been opened in the past years in India, which are as follows –

Skills required –

This job requires the candidates to have the best behavior and an attractive personality.

• Charming personality

The primary aim for the flight attendants is to see that the passengers are comfortable for which an amicable nature is a must. A dulcet voice and a good appearance are the key things for an Air Hostess. Presenting yourself to the passengers with the best behavioral skills reflects out the personality which helps the passengers to be care-free and have a great time in the flight.

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• Top-notch Communication Skills

Good communication skills are essential for convincing the passengers. So, fluency in English, Hindi is must and if plan to go abroad basic foreign should be known by you so that you can know what the passenger need. Lack of communication between the flight attendant and the passenger can be very disturbing for the passengers.

• Alertness of Mind

Flying 30000 feet above the ground can sometimes be risky due to any malfunctioning because after all, it’s a machine and machines has their loop-holes. It’s the air hostess’s presence of mind how to tackle the situation because on one hand you have to make the passengers calm and guide them with all the instructions required and on the other hand she has to fix the problem or contact her super officials to solve the problem as quickly as possible.

• Team Work

The cabin crew consists of 12-14 members. As no two persons can always get along, but that is no place to show off your skills, because behind you are the lives of several passengers who boarded the flight with the belief that they are being taken care of. So working as a team really helps. Be amicable with your crew members, also help each other.

• Long hours work

Changes in the weather have really disrupted the schedules of the flights. Flights get delayed very often. So, if you’re on a flight and the landing is being delayed you have to work sometimes at least for 3-4 hours extra Keeping the decorum of the flight normal by making the passengers comfortable. Weather is always unpredictable so you should always be prepared for working long hours.

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• Healthy attitude

Keeping the passengers in comfortable place, you sometimes have to deal with all sorts nature of the passengers. So a positive attitude does help in keeping yourself calm and helps you deal with the situation accordingly.

Qualifications required for Air Hostess course –

• 10+2 is the minimum qualification for pursuing an Air Hostess Course.
• 17-26 years is the usually the age group preferred for the admission in an institute.
• Minimum height is 5’2”.
• Weight should be according to the height of the candidate.
• Physically fit and a good physique is generally preferred.
• 6/9 is the eyesight
• No history of medical illness is asked by every candidate.

Selection Process

• Written examination
• Group Discussion (GD)
• Interview

This is job is way more dignified than the people have misconceptions about. You are doing a public service with helping all sections of people around the world.

Keep a positive attitude and always do the right thing.

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