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Hi
I've just finished school and im tinking of becoming cabin crew!!! I just don't have enough information on it. Once i have applied what are the chances of getting employed? How long do the contracts last?
Is it as glamourous as they say it is?
thanks, all comments will be appreciated
I've just finished school and im tinking of becoming cabin crew!!! I just don't have enough information on it. Once i have applied what are the chances of getting employed? How long do the contracts last?
Is it as glamourous as they say it is?
thanks, all comments will be appreciated
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Yes, itīs very glamorous; only beautiful people, loads of cash and getting free holidays in exotic locations. 
Do you have any experience in customer service or airline business? All the airlines get loads of applications, so itīs one of the essential things they look. Of course you should also fill the other requirements.
I donīt know if you have a realistic picture of the job? I think you should think carefully what are you getting yourself in to.
Do you have any experience in customer service or airline business? All the airlines get loads of applications, so itīs one of the essential things they look. Of course you should also fill the other requirements.
I donīt know if you have a realistic picture of the job? I think you should think carefully what are you getting yourself in to.
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Well i have loads of experience in the family business runing a Hotel in London. Even though i dont do much!
Im thinking of becoming cabin crew to earn some money so in a few years I will have enough to commence pilot training!
Im just wondering, do the pilots have the same rosters as cabin crew in terms of nightstops and so on?
Im thinking of becoming cabin crew to earn some money so in a few years I will have enough to commence pilot training!
Im just wondering, do the pilots have the same rosters as cabin crew in terms of nightstops and so on?
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Im thinking of becoming cabin crew to earn some money so in a few years I will have enough to commence pilot training!
Hmmm I dont think your going to be earning that much! Unless you want to fly gliders..
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Hmmm I dont think your going to be earning that much! Unless you want to fly gliders..
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Try Work Experience
When I was 15 years old I did a 2 week work experience program with Eastern Australian Airlines. They are a regional subsidiary of Qantas operating a fleet of Dash-8 and Dash-3 aircraft from SYD to various regional towns in the state.
I spent several days doing filing and getting people coffee. I watched them write paper tickets, remember this is several years back... I also spent a couple of days at check in, just watching, and chatting to the girls.
But almost everyday, I flew!!!
It was great. In two weeks, I went to Newcastle, Lord Howe Island, Dubbo, Wagga, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour!! On three occaisions I was able to sit in the jump seat in the cockpit with a headset, and listen to ATC and other planes. I watched in amazement as the pilot were able to bring the a/c in for landing in what as far as I was concerned ZERO visability!!! I almost SH
T my pants.
On other flights I sat in the last row and watched the F/A. Prior to the meal service, I helped her/him load the drinks on the trolly. During boarding I helped a few people find their seats and stow their bags.
This all gave me a true understanding of what I wanted to do.
In light of recent events in the world, I seriously doubt that the flying thing would still be possible, however most airlines are still happy to offer work experience programs, expecially the small airlines. It is a matter of writing and calling as many as you can, and simply explaining what you want to do when you are older. You dont get paid.
After you have done a little more research into the job itself, if you want to become cabin crew, you need to start getting experience in the customer care industry and go from there.
If you decide to become a pilot, then most likely the RAF or Navy is the way to go. You are provided with excellent training, and after your contract (up to 15 years), I think you can pretty much walk into a high paying job with some of the worlds leading airlines.
If your family has very deep pockets, you can start taking some basic flying lessons, and apply to a cadetship with someone like BA. I think they still do them. You generally need very good High School results, and often be a university graduate, with majors in Maths and Physics. Anyway, I am sure there is heaps more info in the pilots section of this site.
Follow your heart and your dreams, but use your brain...
I spent several days doing filing and getting people coffee. I watched them write paper tickets, remember this is several years back... I also spent a couple of days at check in, just watching, and chatting to the girls.
But almost everyday, I flew!!!
It was great. In two weeks, I went to Newcastle, Lord Howe Island, Dubbo, Wagga, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour!! On three occaisions I was able to sit in the jump seat in the cockpit with a headset, and listen to ATC and other planes. I watched in amazement as the pilot were able to bring the a/c in for landing in what as far as I was concerned ZERO visability!!! I almost SH
T my pants.On other flights I sat in the last row and watched the F/A. Prior to the meal service, I helped her/him load the drinks on the trolly. During boarding I helped a few people find their seats and stow their bags.
This all gave me a true understanding of what I wanted to do.
In light of recent events in the world, I seriously doubt that the flying thing would still be possible, however most airlines are still happy to offer work experience programs, expecially the small airlines. It is a matter of writing and calling as many as you can, and simply explaining what you want to do when you are older. You dont get paid.
After you have done a little more research into the job itself, if you want to become cabin crew, you need to start getting experience in the customer care industry and go from there.
If you decide to become a pilot, then most likely the RAF or Navy is the way to go. You are provided with excellent training, and after your contract (up to 15 years), I think you can pretty much walk into a high paying job with some of the worlds leading airlines.
If your family has very deep pockets, you can start taking some basic flying lessons, and apply to a cadetship with someone like BA. I think they still do them. You generally need very good High School results, and often be a university graduate, with majors in Maths and Physics. Anyway, I am sure there is heaps more info in the pilots section of this site.
Follow your heart and your dreams, but use your brain...
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Hi RoyBoy20,
From someone who's been Cabin Crew for several years and also travelling down the Commercial Pilot Route - here's my advice.
Get your foot into the door whatever area of aviation you choose to venture into. Experience as Cabin Crew is a great start because you will, on a daily basis, interact with both fellow CC and Flight Deck and that experience is priceless. Being CC is a fantastic job and the experience, knowledge, skills, personal development and overall - fun you will get from it quite simply makes it one of the best careers around - the saying goes: "You get out as much as you put in" it's hard graft 99% of the time but the rewards do certainly pay off.
If eventually, you still want to progress to the otherside of the FD door then, if you haven't already, commence some flying lessons. It's not cheap but it will give you a valuable insight into the world behind the "Yoke". You could try Motorgliding as an option and this will cost you about half the average price of a lesson in a Cessna 152- around Ģ60 per hour (look on the web for the British Gliding Association). Finally, there are thousands upon thousands of people out there competing for the career as a Commercial Pilot so dedication and determination is key. Try and get some occassional work at an airfield whether it be washing planes or working in Airfield Operations - a potential Employer will look for these attributes. In simple terms -
- Do your research & take your time (patience is a vertue)
- Gain experience in any related avenue you possibly can
- (and as I Just Want To Fly Said) Use Your Brain
but Most of all - Have Fun
The very best of luck and I hope you realise and make your dreams a success!
JSK
From someone who's been Cabin Crew for several years and also travelling down the Commercial Pilot Route - here's my advice.
Get your foot into the door whatever area of aviation you choose to venture into. Experience as Cabin Crew is a great start because you will, on a daily basis, interact with both fellow CC and Flight Deck and that experience is priceless. Being CC is a fantastic job and the experience, knowledge, skills, personal development and overall - fun you will get from it quite simply makes it one of the best careers around - the saying goes: "You get out as much as you put in" it's hard graft 99% of the time but the rewards do certainly pay off.
If eventually, you still want to progress to the otherside of the FD door then, if you haven't already, commence some flying lessons. It's not cheap but it will give you a valuable insight into the world behind the "Yoke". You could try Motorgliding as an option and this will cost you about half the average price of a lesson in a Cessna 152- around Ģ60 per hour (look on the web for the British Gliding Association). Finally, there are thousands upon thousands of people out there competing for the career as a Commercial Pilot so dedication and determination is key. Try and get some occassional work at an airfield whether it be washing planes or working in Airfield Operations - a potential Employer will look for these attributes. In simple terms -
- Do your research & take your time (patience is a vertue)
- Gain experience in any related avenue you possibly can
- (and as I Just Want To Fly Said) Use Your Brain
but Most of all - Have Fun
The very best of luck and I hope you realise and make your dreams a success!
JSK
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Thanks for all your replies guys.
I've always wanted to becomne a pilot, but its just recently i've been thinking about getting some experience as cabin crew. It will gimme a chance to make some connections and when my contract is up, i will commence pilot training.
However is it a hard proffesion to get into? What are the chances of getting an interview?
Also how long do the contracts last?
I've always wanted to becomne a pilot, but its just recently i've been thinking about getting some experience as cabin crew. It will gimme a chance to make some connections and when my contract is up, i will commence pilot training.
However is it a hard proffesion to get into? What are the chances of getting an interview?
Also how long do the contracts last?
