What are the career & job prospects in India for Cabin Crew?

Air cabin crew is a comprehensive term comprising flight supervisors, pursuers, air hostesses, and flight attendants. Their responsibility is to take care of the comfort and safety of the passengers traveling in the aircraft. Their main duties are to check passengers tickets, assist them in storing luggage and demonstrate safety measures like fastening seat belt, use of emergency equipment, show exit doors, etc. They also keep a check on the availability of food and beverages, first-aid kit, and other emergency equipment onboard. On the flight, they serve meals and drinks. They are trained to deal with emergencies, apply safety drill, and help passengers. The air cabin crew is also required to tackle special problems, like the ill health of passengers. Top Recruiters are- Indian Airlines Air India Jet Airways Kingfisher Spice Jet IndiGo Some working areas where you can find jobs are- Private International Airlines Private Domestic Airlines Airport Ground Staff Government International Airlines Government Domestic Airlines Salary: In India, Flight Steward can earn a salary between Rs. 2.5 lakh to 4.5 Lakh per year as a beginner in the public sector. In private sector, the salary package is attractive. A head flight attendant is paid as per their experience, they can earn approximately 6 Lakh per annum. The cabin crew member working with the International airlines, they can get a salary in between Rs. 9 lakh to 10 lakh per years. Some airlines offer an extra salary for working on off days. In the US, as a fresher, their salary starts from $18,000 per year. Salary usually varies according to their position and experience. Working Hours: Flight Steward can usually work all the time in a day or in a night, weekends, etc. The working hour of the cabin crew is usually 9 to 12 hours a day. They can generally fly 36 to 50 hours in a week.

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The duties of a cabin crew member in an airline is – 1) Attending pre-flight briefing, in which the members are assigned work. Crew is also informed about the flight details, no of infants, passengers with special requirements, no of senior citizens. 2) Carrying a preflight task which includes checking safety equipments, security checks, ensuring the aircraft is clean and tidy and that the information in the seat pockets is up to date and that all meals, drinks and stock are on board. 3) Welcoming passengers and directing them to their seats. 4) Informing passengers of the aircraft safety procedures and ensuring that all luggage is securely stored. 5) Serving meals and refreshments to the passengers. 6) Ensuring passengers disembark safely at the end of the flight. 7) Giving first aid if there is a necessity. 8) Completing paper work which includes writing a flight report. A cabin crew can earn around 30-35k in domestic airline and around 60k in International airline.

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Cabin crew are air hostesses and their male counterparts, the in-flight stewards or assistants and they are hosts on passenger airlines. Cabin crew help assure the comfort and safety of airplane passengers. They provide food and beverage service on many flights. They also instruct passengers about safety measures before and during flight operations. They act as customer service contacts with travelers, answering questions about rewards programs and handling complaints. Finally, they serve an important security role by observing passenger behavior and reporting and handling any problems they encounter. Cabin crew are employed in Domestic Airlines, International carriers, VIP or corporate aviation, training academies. The average salary for a cabin crew in India is Rs 4+ Lakhs with lots of financial perks per year. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this career.

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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. Having knowledge of different languages is also a plus point; however, it is not a necessity. Another skill that should be possessed by individuals wanting to become flight attendants is that they must be very confident and should always have a smile on their faces. Flight attendants must be flexible, reliable, and willing to relocate. Flight attendants must also be problem solvers. Flight attendants should also be able to work in teams and have excellent coordination skills. Flight attendants usually earn hourly wages based on the experience that they have accumulated over the years. For a beginner flight attendant, the salary starts from $19 an hour, earning less than $18,000 per year in the United States. Salaries usually vary, with the most experienced flight attendants earning $42 per hour with an average yearly salary of more than $83,000. Most flight attendants, however, fall in the $32 per hour and, between $28, 000-$56, 000 per year ranges. A flight attendant is paid according to her experience and the airline she works for. A fresher may earn Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000 per month. Ahead 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 Flight attendants for some airlines are offered extra wages for working on holidays or for taking on positions with additional responsibility. Flight attendants and their immediate family are legible for discounted or free air travel on their own airlines and discounted travel on other airlines.

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Hello, In India, currently we are seeing any growth in employment. However, there is one sector that is swimming against this apparent situation is the commercial flying. As per the data released by DGCA, every month, Indian carriers are carrying more passengers than the previous month. Year on year, growth of passenger traffic is upwards 15%. If one logically thinks, this cannot happen without corresponding increasing in job opportunities in all related sectors. Cabin Crew is one such section which has seen lot of growth in employment opportunities. Indian carriers are placing huge orders on Airbus as well as Boeing. Every aircraft requires more than 20 cabin crew. Hence, the recruitment by airlines is on the rise to keep pace with anticipated arrival of new aircraft. To conclude, I will like to say that, career and job prospects in India for Cabin Crew is great at this point in time

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