How can I become a flight attendant? What kind of starting salary can I expect?

Eligibility for Air Hostess: -Physical requirements - Height for Air Hostesses - minimum of 157.5 cm and Flight Pursers 163 cm with proportionate weight. -Graduates is a compulsion for international airlines in the age group of 19-25 years for training. Preference is given to Degree or Diploma holders in Hotel Management/Tourism. -Female candidates from Home Science background, fulfilling other requirements, are also preferred. International Airlines recruit flight attendant in the age group of 18-35 years. -Good language, ability and proficiency in English, Hindi, a regional language and at least one foreign language are essential requirements for inflight crew members working for National or International carriers. -Normal eyesight without glasses or a minimum uncorrected distant vision of 6/40 is acceptable. -To pursue a career as a Flight attendant, there are many institutes offering courses in Cabin crew training

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Hi, Flight Attendant is the highly paid career after 12th. As Aviation is the rapid growing industries. There are many institutes which provide training to become cabin crew but it is not mandatory to join any of them. You can directly apply through the websites of airlines or walk in interviews. You should have good communication skills, grooming and confidence as they look for the face of airlines. Starting salary is 25k approximately. Thanks.

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Flight Attendants are considered to be the face of airline, because they are the one who remains with the passengers for the maximum amount of time. And, whenever you communicate to anyone your face plays a great role in deciding about what amount of attention can you expect from the listeners, not only this it also gives an insight about your personality. Hence, it becomes most important for them to be personable and pleasing in communication and presentation. To be a cabin crew, the most important thing is to be confident, personable and pleasing. Cabin Crew is the face of the airline, because they are the one who remains with the passengers for the maximum amount of time. Hence, it becomes most important for them to be personable and pleasing in communication and presentation. Candidate Profile for Freshers: Age: Between 18 years and 27 years Minimum Height: Men - 170 cm and Women - 157 cm Weight: In proportion to height Educational Qualification: SC (10 + 2). Candidates who are appearing for their HSC examinations can also apply Physical features: Pleasing personality, clear complexion (scars, pimples and blemishes not acceptable) and good eyesight Marital Status: Unmarried Nationality: Indian citizens only Passport: Must possess a valid Indian passport or should have applied for a passport Mandatory Documentation: Must possess a Pan Card and Aadhaar Card Interactive skills: Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills In domestic sectors, it is helpful to be aware of regional languages of the places, where the airline operates. So that they may put you on a roster for those flights. In case of an international airline, the most important thing here is the same, to know the language. If you are targeting some international airline then learn some foreign languages apart from English. You may go for French, Thai, German, Chinese or Japanese. A lot of airlines operate to destinations where such languages are spoken. Being presentable is also what matters a lot to be a cabin crew in any airline. Because this job is a part of hospitality. PD (Personality Development) Classes can be a good option to prepare before you walk in for an interview.

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Becoming a flight attendant is not for everybody. It requires the individual to be calm at all times and most importantly, be patient. It is also important for a flight attendant to be outgoing and compassionate. The main criteria are that applicants must be at least 18-21 years old and must have exceptional health and the ability to speak clearly. Flight attendants must have graduated from high school as well as have a college degree and experience in dealing with the public. If the flight attendant wishes to work for an international airline, then they must speak the required foreign languages spotlessly. After the flight attendant has been hired they must go through a period of formal training which can last between 3-8 weeks at the airline's flight training center. A flight attendant is paid according to her experience and the airline he/she works for. A fresher may earn Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000 per month. A head flight attendant can earn up to Rs. 50,000 per month. Major international airlines pay Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per month. This can differ from organization to organization and the number of hours one clock per month.

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Hello, Flight attendants are employed by airlines on board aircraft for the purpose of ensuring safety of passengers and aircraft. They need to undergo training and obtain license from DGCA to work as flight attendant or cabin crew. There are more than 150 institution in India imparting training and also enabling obtaining of license from DGCA. The basic requirement is to have passed 10+2, should have pleasant personality and should be good communicator. In fact, good personality and communication skills are of prime importance. Some airlines have walk in interview for these posts and selected candidates have to undergo training before they can be employed for actual job. The starting salaries is about Rs.50,000 with plenty of perks thrown in. Travelling to different destinations is also an added attraction for many youngsters.

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Becoming a Flight Attendant/Cabin Crew can be classified as one of the most glamorous jobs. You get to travel all around the world, roam all the beautiful cities on your layovers, stay in excellent Five Star hotels, enjoy all the different cuisines, shop at Duty Free airports and get a broader prospect of the world as we know it. Many people think that becoming a flight attendant only means serving food and guiding people to their seats. But, it isn't what it looks like. Being a flight attendant means undertaking a lot of responsibilities and being ready in case of emergencies and save lives of those in need. The same flight attendant who serves you your chilled beer is capable of vacating an aircraft on fire in less than 90 seconds. So next time you see a flight attendant, pass an appreciative smile! To become a Flight attendant, one has to attain a minimum age of 18. The candidate must have a minimum qualification level of HSc or 10+2 from a recognized board and should be fluent in English, as it is universally understood and other regional languages depending on the place of work. There is also a certain Height/weight limit that the candidate should meet so as to reach the top of the cabins and do other tasks. For example, in Jet Airways, they look for females with a minimum height of 157 cm whereas for males, the height required is a minimum of 170 cm. There are various job listings one could find online for various airlines who conduct walk in interviews. The first rounds include a visual check to see whether you do not have any tattoos and to see your speaking and interaction skills. Thereafter, there are a few other rounds and then you get placed with the company and undergo 2 months in training before you finally start flying. Nowadays, many airlines in India choose to hire only female cabin crew attendants as they weigh less that would add to overall fuel savings in the long run. A Flight attendant can earn anywhere between 35,000 INR to 60,000 INR as their first salary and then this increases with seniority. Along with the attractive salary, there are also other perks like cash allowance while on a layover and free tickets for the family.

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To be the flight attended, there are two things that matters, your physical fitness (most important) and your academic background. Your age range should be 18-23 years and must to be a graduate from a recognized university. Important factor is your height. You should to be able to reach at the back of overhead bin while standing on tip toes. You must excel in English and tattoos are not allowed. As India expands its airline services, International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that the country will become the third largest aviation market by 2026. So, in this scenario, you should not to be worried about your salary. Your pay scale can be anything between Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 60,000/-. Majorly, it depends upon that particular airline in which you are working for.

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