Introduction
Many young individuals want to get into the hospitality industry because of the attractive salary and perks. One of the best jobs you could choose in this industry is being a steward/air hostess. It is a dream of many young women. You get to meet a lot of different people from all around the globe, travel around the world, and maybe even meet some celebrities.
An air hostess is a person who works as a flight attendant, or cabin crew, in the aviation industry. The requirements for qualification as an air hostess are not standardized internationally and may vary by country of employment.
The job may seem all glamorous and easy to do, but it comes with a lot of responsibilities. You are responsible for making the passenger’s journey as comfortable as it could get and for the lives of so many people in case of a miss happening. You need to be calm and patient in any and every situation. Your personality is the centre of everyone’s focus in the hospitality industry, and you need to work on it every day.
Some common pre-requisites across most airlines
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Age 18 or over
- Minimum height & BMI (required by some airlines)
- Valid passport with unrestricted access to all countries served by the airline
- Good physical and mental health with no criminal history
- Married or unmarried (depends on the airline you apply to)
- An air hostess can expect to earn a salary of $40,000 to $50,000. This salary varies by the airline and the country that she is working in.
- If you are interested in becoming an air hostess or cabin crew member, it is essential to research first about your ideal airlines before starting your job search.
- If you have the minimum required educational qualification, there are a few more personality requirements that you must fulfil to become an air hostess. You should know how to look good and carry yourself with confidence and dignity.
- You also need to be very social, outgoing, and smart to interact with the passengers with ease.
- You need a good command of English, Hindi, and any other languages that you speak. You should have good convincing skills.
- Apart from these personality traits, you should also be ready to work at odd hours, be attentive, and have a positive attitude to do every task that is assigned.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To become an air hostess, you need to go through several rounds of interviews and tests.
The first step in the recruitment process is a written exam that tests your ability to solve aptitude, logic, and reasoning questions.
After you qualify for the first round, you need to sit in a group discussion. You will be evaluated on your ability to speak with a crowd, attentiveness, confidence, teamwork and leadership skills, etc.
If you also qualify for the group discussion round, you will be considered for a personal interview, following which you can start your training to become an air hostess.
SOME OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE
- Checking the aircraft for cleanliness and safety equipment, making sure that the meal kits and the magazines for the seat pockets are available.
- Greeting and guiding passengers to help them sit in their designated seats.
- Serving meals and refreshments.
- Making announcements, along with pre and post-checks.
- Preparing flight reports.
- Ensuring the safety of passengers and answering their queries.
- Making sure that all passengers put on their seat belts and the overhead bins are closed.
- Providing emergency medical care.
Men who want to become Stewards have to go through the same training and processes.
