The job of a flight attendant is not easy. It involves responsibilities that don’t conform to the 9 am to 5 pm slot, says SUMAN GUPTA
Choosing air hostess as a career comes with a lot of responsibilities as well as a lot of perks. An air hostess plays an important role in ensuring the comfort and safety of the passengers and in return she gets a good pay. Air hostess or flight attendant, career ensures that they get to travel a lot and meet different people from around the world.
Due to the ample advancement in the aviation sector, it has opened a good career opportunity for young generation. This field needs dedication and enthusiasm to succeed. To be eligible for pursuing air hostess career, one must have passed 10-plus 2 or equivalent examination and pursue a degree/certificate/diploma programme in a relevant discipline. Also, the ones aspiring to become an air hostess or a steward must have a pleasing personality, well-groomed physique and good communication skills. However, if you are looking for a 9 am to 5 pm job, this may not be the correct field for you.
The Course
It comes under the Aviation and Hospitality Management. The job is a demanding career which is required to maintain a high decorum of her dressing and be always a soft-spoken person. She is expected to mix well with people from diverse background. Some of the responsibility towards her crew are: Serve them well; answer to their queries; brief passengers about flight and safety measures to be taken during an emergency; submit flight report; handle any emergency situation when required including any medical emergency.
Eligibility
nMastery of spoken English and other foreign languages as required
n18-26 years of age
nThe height 157.5 cm, weight proportionate to the height
nEligible for Indian Passport
nUnmarried
nGood health
n6/24 vision in each eye
There will be an initial screening followed by a written test, group discussion and personal interviews.
Profile
The job may seem easy, but it brings with itself many responsibilities onboard as well as when they are serving duty on the ground. Flight attendants work not only when aboard, but also when they are on the ground before and after the flight. When on the ground, they perform a different set of duties to make sure that the passengers fly with ease.
Scope
An experienced air-hostess gets the opportunity to work with international airlines. After doing the course a candidate will get the opportunity to work with domestic airlines. Now there is a regulation that no air-hostess will fly for more than 72 hours in a month. It means there is not much work pressure and an air-hostess can enjoy the leisure time They also get the opportunity to meet various famous people during their work. Often they find cine stars, politicians and business tycoons travelling in their flight
Remuneration
The starting salary is Rs 35,000- Rs 40,000, which later on increases to Rs 75,000-Rs 90,000. In international airlines, they are paid more.