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sam.lk7 2nd Dec 2007 02:16

Cabin Crew Opportunities for tall male in Australia
 
Does anyone know of any cabin crew jobs i can get around sydney or perth, i am too tall for Qantas as i am 185cm (2cm too tall) what other airlines are available? Someone please help.

sinala1 2nd Dec 2007 07:10

The height requirement for any airline operating aircraft B737 size or larger is a joke... its from older times when aircraft had TV's hanging down in the aisle, but they are just about all gone now - except the possibility of some of QF's B734's I think...

I am unsure if Jetstar have a height limit, however Virgin Blue definately doesn't - there are some fairly tall crew flying for DJ. So long as you can run through a dark smoke filled cabin without hitting your head on the roof I think you will be ok :ok:

PS You don't actually need to run through a smoke filled cabin to get the job, but obviously in a fire/evac you would!

sam.lk7 2nd Dec 2007 07:41

Is it difficult to get hired at DJ, how often do they hire?

...Also, does anyone know if qantas is likely to remove there height restrictions, god it sucks that i cant work for the company of my dreams because of 2cm...

I Just Want To Fly 3rd Dec 2007 12:37

sam.lk7 - I'm 187 and tried 6 times to get into QF, seeing if I could slip through the cracks, and wow them with my personality! They are just too strict! I even tried getting into QF AKL, and QF LHR, but still no luck. The problem is that I believe the contracts at QF allow them to put you onto any a/c that they see fit, and this may include QF Dh8's. Obviously the chances would be slium, but might be.

I gave up on QF, and moved to England to follow my dream. I started at a Easyjet which operates A319, same as Jetstar (A320). Never any problems on that a/c. Then I moved to Virgin Atlantic, and am now living the dream of Long Haul. Asia, India, Africa, USA, Carribean, and every once in a while, I get home to sydney. Europe is desperate for crew, and they love aussies! But you need to be elgibile for an EU passport, or you can get ancestry residency, if one of your grandparents was born in the UK. Easyjet also take crew who are on working holiday visas.

Anyway, I am going to move home soon, and either fly for DJ, or try V-Australia when they start ops late next year. They do have maximums, but it's fare more generous, I think it's 190 or 195 even.

Anyway, good luck with your dreams, but don't wait around for QF to change their rules. Follow your dream, and get some experience in the industry, and if QF does drop their height limits one day, then you can try again.

Ali_Xander 3rd Dec 2007 13:18

sam.lk7
 
Hey...
I would suggest you apply to Emirates who do not have a maximum height and love to recruit aussies :) EK operate only widebodied aircrafts which means you will never end up with the possibility of being in a smaller aircraft like at QF. I am 6ft2, I know someone who works there at 6ft4 and you would have no problem getting through. If I am not mistaken, they are recruiting like mad at the moment. Check you emiratesgroupcareers.com.

Good Luck :ok:

sam.lk7 4th Dec 2007 06:21

thanks so much for your help

sam.lk7 7th Dec 2007 05:00

Cabin Crew If Colour-Blind?????
 
hi everyone,
:)
I recently have turned 18 and am ready to start applying to airlines ( i am in western australia), i have been proven to have a mild colour vision deficiency, does anyone know if this will affect my chances of gaining cabin crew employment with QF or DJ (virgin blue) or any other airline for that matter? Any help would be great...:confused::confused:

guys i am really scared.:uhoh:

sam

bengregson 9th Dec 2007 15:48

Becoming a steward
 
Dear all,
Im 18 and very keen to become an air steward during my gap year (before i study physics at Durham university). I already have a PPL (hoping to be a commercial pilot) and was wondering if people knew how easy it is to get such a job around summer 2008 and what the best way of going about it was.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Ben

sam.lk7 10th Dec 2007 06:47

why does my name say "Train/Plane Spotter Muppet" next to it?????

Ali_Xander 10th Dec 2007 09:49

Sam.lk7 & Bengregson
 
Sam.lk7 - Don't have a clue why it says that against your name. As for being colour blind, I suggest you apply to the airlines first, and maybe ring them to find out as no doubt it might vary between airlines.

Bengregson - If you are in London (it says Holland next to your name), the likes of Thomson, First Choice etc all recruit seasonal staff and if I am not mistaken, they are recruiting for the summer right now. Check aviationjobsearch.com

:ok:

lady_mxp 13th Dec 2007 08:43

Wanna become CC but have no experience
 
Morning,
maybe somobody could give me an advice - I would like to become cabin crew but dont have any experience as far as now. But most airlines require experience. Maybe there are some companies who give the chance to start the carreer??:(

Lewis AAC 13th Dec 2007 11:39

UK Airlines
 
I am going to be moving over to the UK from Australia in February. Would the airlines have finished their recruiting by then or would i still be in with a chance to get to an assessment day?

SouBE 13th Dec 2007 15:59

Assesment days
 
Hey Lewis, recruitment for cabin crew is pretty much ongoing throughout the year so I don't think you'll have any shortage of airlines to apply to once you come over.

Bring some decent weather over with you!

fabieen 30th Dec 2007 21:25

Hi! This is my first post ;)

Firstly, I have to write, that I'm from PL, so I apologize for all language mistakes.

Hello again ;P
I have diabetes and few days ago I had an idea "If I couldn't be a Pilot... Maybe... Member of CC ?" But I read, that "It impossible, because you have Insuline Depent Diabetes". So - NZ_GIRL - what did they tell you? Could we working as members of CC?

Thank in advance for help :) And sorry again for language mistakes...

bronni 2nd Jan 2008 21:45

Becoming cabin crew
 
Hello
I am very interested inbecoming cabin crew (have been for ages tbh).
Could you tell me what the idealweight is for someone who is 5 ft 6 to be cabin crew, whats involved in a flight etc
Thank you for reading this
Bronni

BlueTui 3rd Jan 2008 00:08

all the information is on the relavent airlines websites, however the majority state "height in proportion to weight"

plenty of information on this sight, just read through old posts... you'll get the idea.

teresad 8th Jan 2008 15:13

comfortable clothing
 
If the recruitment team , for an interview coming up, tells you that "Please come in comfortable clothing", what should I wear and not to wear?, what do you understand?

ladyflyby 8th Jan 2008 20:42

I am filling in an online application and have come across a question asking for an example in a 'customer facing role' - is that literal? Or could I use an example over the telephone?

kevinmcc 13th Jan 2008 12:11

Student Internships?
 
Hey just happened to come across this forum. I'm based in Ireland and I'm doing a course in which I have to do a 6 month work placement or two 3 month placements. Just wondering does anyone know of any airlines that would take on students for 3 or 6 months. It would be June to December. Any help appreciated as I've contacted lots of airlines but haven't gotten anywhere.

Little Princess 15th Jan 2008 23:50

Mothers working as Cabin Crew
 
:) Hi again was just wondering in there is anyone out there who has Children and works as Cabin Crew?

Is more difficult to get a job as Cabin Crew if you have children?

Which Airline is more acceptable to employ Mothers as Cabin Crew?

If anyone has the answers to these questions then let me know, thanks.


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