Generic Interview & Recruitment Questions II
 

Just wondering if having diabetes has ever caused problems when it comes time to have the medical. I'm applying for Cabin Crew and would be gutted to discover that this could be a negative for me...

Hey dont know exactly..... however a girl i work with has epilepsy and doesnt hide it, i doubt it as long as you have a history of managing it responsibly!

All the best!!! :ok: :ok:

In the UK it isn't a problem. Where I work, there is at least 1 cc member who is diabetic and he carries a glucose substance called Glucojel (used to be called Hypostop).

When this particular crew member feels the effects of depleted blood sugar he squeezes a tube of the glucose substance into his mouth and is usually back to normal within a couple of minutes.

Of course, NZ may have differeing rules to the UK :ouch:

NZ Girl,

Are you insulin dependent?

Insulin
 

Yep, I'm Insulin dependent, so understand the ins and outs of my condition, but so far I can't find any info on being c/c with the condition. I have a c/c interview day to attend this month, and i have spoken with the c/c supervisor, and she is unaware of it being an issue... but i don't want to find out later that it's an issue :uhoh:

Hey there-

Who si your interview with??

Its with Pac Blue :ok:

Awesome... my partner will be attending that interview also! I didnt get an invite, im not 100% why as i fly at the moment but perhaps its due to having already flown. I do know now that pac blue have settled into the market they prefer to ahve newbies who they can mould in their special way :p

I think you should be ok, all the best hey! :D

There is a doctor in remuera who specialises in aviation medicals, maybe you could give him a call and ask what his opinion would be.. but if the base manager has said it seems ok you should be ok! :ok:

Generic Interview & Recruitment Questions II
 

Looking for advice from any helpful souls out there :-)
 

Hi everyone

I've just registered on this so I'm as green as grass

I'm really interested in becoming cc but I have a condition in my right leg which basically means that I have too many veins in my right knee. My knee just looks bruised though it doesn't inhibit me at all and never has done but I'm wondering if this will have any effect on me becoming successful as cc. Any advice would ease my mind. :confused:

Thanks :ok:

I can't see why it would.

As long as you are physically fit and it doesn't affect your ability to perform your duties.

You might have to wear trousers of cover it up depending on the severity, but I doubt any thing otherwise.

Try posting on your airline of choice's recruitment thread, maybe they can tell you more, but surely if it is just cosmetic they can't refuse to employ you because of it.

Good luck

driving licence??
 

Hi I would love to be cabin crew but have noticed that a lot of companies want a clean driving licence.I have points for speeding :\
I have lots of customer service experience but I am put of from applying because I dont want to get turned down because of this.
Any ideas would be great :ugh:

As far as i am concerned what you need to have clear is the criminal record. So I will say go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apply, it is not a problem providing it is not drink driving or something involving a ban. Speeding / minor offences involving points are no problem, but make sure you reveal them all if requested. Apply today.

too many veins!
 

I d just ask my gp you know, but sounds like if you ve got too many veins that the blood could circulate easier up there at 28000ft. Use it to your advantage, tell the people at interview!! Good luck!

Apply mate! Te companies just wanna make sure you haven't committed a serious crime. A couple of points for speeding isn't gonna harm you, but be honest and tell them, but at interview not on the application form. Then they'll say say no worries.

Depends on which airline you work for! Flying for BA is different to flying for FCA or FR!!!! I'm CC and just started trying to build my hours towards getting my PPL. The only problem I have found is I am quite tired on my days off after flying, and I really really enjoy the job, so my PPL isnt as urgent as it once was!:)

I have been cabin crew for 4 years! and simply unless you have a heap of cash stored away! or you get sponsored, its tough as nuts!

My parents are even willing to put there house on the line to Guarantee the loan, but still that isn't good enough!

Apply to CTC wings, thats anybodies best bed! or do what some people do! fiddle around on 0% credit cards!

Some years ago a friend of mine achieved his ambition of becoming a pilot (eventually flying for the then GO) but he had to re-mortage his house big time to do so. It paid off financially for him in the long run but he was in debt for years.

Make-Up & Hair
 

Hi guys!

This is my first post!:)

Ever since my first flight of being 12 years old, which is now 11 years ago, I have dreamt of being a flight attendant...but that's another story!

I have a few questions. I am only 5'2 tall exactly - if not even a tiny tiny dot below. Will I lose all chances of achieving my dream, or does it count the fact when you put on high heels, I'd grow to 5'4? :)

Also, are you allowed to have your hair down? I have heard different places you aren't allowed longish hair and wearing it down. I have no problems wearing it up - only curious.

That's it for now :rolleyes:

Hi
 

Hi.. i was wondering how am i going to answer 'Why didnt u get through in the last interview round'...how would i go about answering them...thanks for your help

Hi Im 17, 18 Next Month Need Helpfull Advise On Becoming Cabin Crew!!!
 

Hi im 17 years old and from Liverpool:p and i have wanted to be a flight attendant for about 2 years now, just about to turn 18 and would like some helpfull advice off people in the industry to help! please:). Is it true you have to be 19 to work as cabin crew? and is it true you need 4 GCSEs, i have read up so much on it but i would like proper advice from people who actually do what i want to do!!!! thx loads plz somebody reply soon,

lv yas
Juicy Jenny xxxx

Every airline has different requirements regarding cabin crew. To be honest, I all goes down to your attitude and ability to work with others as well as passengers. Some have higher age limits than others.

You need to work out what is important to you. Where do you want to be based? Will you be willing to move? Can you afford it - basic salaries can be very low and you won't start earning full allowances for, realistically, the first couple of pays.

As you live in Liverpool, you are probably best to give Easyjet a try. Get a solid grounding as crew, then move on to other airlines if you want to do long haul. Other than that, I'm sure you could try one of the charter airlines based at MAN.

Best advice is to do your own research. Look at every airline's website. See what their requirements are and work towards them.

Good luck.

Look on the websites of the airlines you'd like to work for and they'll tell you their criteria. Since UK law changed they all hire at 18, and customer service experience is a given.

Good luck

thx xxx
 

working for Cabin Crew training ?
 

hi there, I'm looking for information for my partner who's dream is to become CC, however taking age (only 33) in consideration and future familly expansion :E she would then prefer to work in the training department of an airline, so how is the job ? is it worth it ? Can one go straight into the training crew or do you have to get extensive experience before being promoted to it ? Not really familiar with the airlines yet as I'm just fresh out of school but what different positions exist within the training dept ?

thanks for your contributions !

To be a trainer, you would usually need quite a few years cabin crew experience first. Competition for these vacancies is pretty stiff. If your partner is planning to be crew, then eventually start a family, she would probably end up working in an administrative role (larger airlines have actual "grounded crew departments") once she falls pregnant. This might possibly be in the training centre. After maternity leave she would be back into her flying job unless she actually applied for a ground based position.

Smaller airlines, or airlines with very high turnover may be slightly different. In fact, some have difficulty finding trainers but you would need to evaluate if its worth putting up with bad conditions just on the off chance of being offered a training job.

Re: Training Vacancies...
 

I am in agreement with VS I'm afraid. The majority of reputable airlines out there do require experience "in the tube" as it were to be able to provide plausable experience when training crew. As an instructor is often classed as a higher ranking crew member, to go straight into the role is often a very limited opportunity. There are niches in the market as it were, for example if she were an experienced beauty therapist or similar, she may qualify to be part of the grooming/professional image team, but this does depend on the airline.
If you are looking to expand your family, I would honestly ask your partner if flying is what she is looking or in the immediate future... Flying itself takes it's toll on the body, whether short haul or long haul, it is a very tiring profession. As soon as your partner declared her pregnancy to an airline she would be grounded, and commence office based duties... If she wants to fly, is that the correct way of doing it? There is no offence intended at all... Maybe continue with the family growth, and then pursue the skies once the family routine has been estalished??? Just an idea :)

Saa Express Cc
 

Hey all,id just like to if any south african souls out there thats willing to help me with my question.
What are the requirments at saa express?
Do they recruit via the papers or do you just drop your cv at the airport?
Appreciate the help PM ME PLZ.Thanx ?

Dyslexia (is that how you spell it??!)
 

Hi just wondering if any1 can relate to this as crew and how do you cope with training/ recurrent? what do your managers advise etc?

I ve had my dyslexia diagnosed when i was at primary school. I had it both Maths and english but mainly now in maths always have a calculator with me but always use spell check anything i post too! just in case.

I got a job with easyjet 2 years ago although i no longer work there am at bmi. I went for my interview but didnt tell them at the time bout my dyslexia (should have) and luckly they gave out calculators for the maths exam so i passed but on training i did say and they were GREAT they say said if i need help in any exams just ask as they told all the examiners bout this which was fantastic. All employers cannot discriminate against you if you have this. Yes i suppose i did have to study slightly harder than others as i have a terrible memory and takes awhile for me to get my head around things but then i did the same on my school exams and I passed all my easyjet exams didnt even need any resits! which i was well chuffed bout!! Yes I did find the exams the first time around hard as i'm better on pratical things than written but when it came round for re-current I knew what I was taking bout as i'd flowen for a year which helps.

I did go for an virgin interview and didnt tell them and failed to even finish the maths exam in the allocated time given. After they told me they did say i should have said and they would have given me more time but i didnt and i didnt go back for another interview with them suppose i was too embarrassed to as i'd failed the first time round.

But when I went to my BMI interview I did say and they were great again bout things same as easyjet in taking exams although having some flying experience did help the second round time not so hard :)

Hope this helps and you go for the interview all i will say is tell them as they will be understanding trust me I know :) good luck :ok:

Thanks for your advice blondechick although im not going to an interview I passed the interview and maths test several years ago. Its just that S.E.P recurrent has suddenly got much harder meaning you have to know things like crew rest smoke systems off by heart. Which i simply cannot do. Lots of Questions which I cannot take in etc Ive always managed fine but defo struggled on SEP just gone (in fact failed exams) But managed to scrape through resit!

Thanks for your help and advice its just nice to know im not the only1 out there g.g xxx

unsure
 

Hi there,

can anyone tell me what SOP and SEP mean on a cabin crew job description. I am thinking of applying to become cabin crew so am doing a little research.

It would be great if anyone could let me know.

cheers

wayne.
xxx

Standard Operating Procedures

Safety & Emergency Procedures

big thanks
 

Hi virginia,

thanks for letting me know the terms.

I'm thinking of applying to Astaeus. Have you heard of them. The post for crew is open until march next year so gives me sometime to do my research.

I know i'm being a bit cheeky but is possible you can give me any tips on applying for future positions.

cheers

wayne.

xx

Able to swim?
 

Hi guys, when become a Flight attendant, do you have to show them you know how to swim?
*I know this is one stupid question but as far as I concerned the most when I'm trying to apply as a FA*
Because I've talked to somebody who is working as a FA (I don't know which airline, she know how to swim but at the training programe, the airline haven't ask them or got any training which related to swim as the teacher told them if there is a crash, you are gonna die even if you can swim or not.)

The other thing is (not related to the swim topic =P) I've try to apply for CX (HK base) but just they will not contact you if you are not in HK (which means I will not be able to get a call from them because i'm living in UK.

Any opinios?
Thank you very much!

I work as cabin crew and yes you have to be able to show them you can swim in your training you do a ditching drill :)


Good luck:)

CX are recruiting for the LHR base, but you must speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Tagalog or Korean, as well as English.

As for the teacher you speak of, most crashes are survivable! Ditching is a touchy one but you never know what might happen so you must be a proficient swimmer. It's not hard to do though really!

I know CX are recruiting for the LHR base now and I do know even if I apply it now I can't be able to learn to swim that fast. But don't know how long would the recruitment last as CX website will not say anything about it. As I remembered the last recruitment for the LHR base was April (because my friend's friend has applied) so I may have to wait for the next recruitment since I can't swim AT ALL. *sigh*

By the way, thanks guys =]