What are the basic steps that I need to follow to become a steward?

Hi Sameer, Air Hostess/Flight Steward is a professional who welcomes passengers on board, performing all the safety procedures prior to take off and ensuring that passengers are made comfortable during the flight. Some basic requirements: 1. Air Hostess Qualifications: To be eligible for becoming an Air Hostess/Flight Steward in India, one should be 10+2/Graduate with a diploma/degree in Tourism Management or Hotel Management. Fluency in English, Hindi and knowledge of an international language is an added advantage in this field. 2. Age: A male aspirant should be below 26 years of age and should hold an Indian Passport. 3. Physical Standards: A male aspirant should have at least 163cm of height. The weight should be in proportion to height. One must be unmarried, with normal eyesight of 6/6 uncorrected vision in each eye. To be a steward one has to follow the mentioned steps: Step 1: As and when advertised in the national newspapers or other electronic/ digital media, the aspirants have to apply in various airlines for the required post with demanded certificates. Step 2: Once shortlisted after the initial screening airline company calls the most eligible candidates for a written examination, usually an objective type multiple choice one. The successful candidates in this written test are called for a group discussion followed by a personal interview. Step 3: The candidates who clear the written test and interview are further trained for 2 to 3 months in various fields in which they learn about service etiquettes, grooming, safety and first aid etc. After successful training in the technical and non-technical aspects and grooming in the required field the prospective stewards are put on trainee flights before assigning duties on to full-fledged commercial planes.

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