Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Other Aircrew Forums > Cabin Crew
Reload this Page >

What about CPL holders

Wikiposts
Search
Cabin Crew Where professional flight attendants discuss matters that affect our jobs & lives.

What about CPL holders

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 8th Jun 2004, 22:13
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NZ,Auss, and heaven
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What about CPL holders

Hi > I need to know the inpression of most of the airlines when recruiting Cabin crew . Do they take any Pilots with no Commercail flying experiece. Since I have been finding problems to get a job with low hrs, I am thinking of applying for a cabin crew, to get my life and expenses rolling.

Can somebody please let me know whether EK is keen to recruit Commercial Pilot License holders as Cabin Crew , I am 27 with no prior Cabin nor hospitality Experience.

Thanks

ALLBLACK
ALLBLACK is offline  
Old 15th Jun 2004, 12:45
  #2 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Germany
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up

Hi - Iīm in the same situation - I applied with easyjet - and after one week I have an invitation - so it seems to me, that they donīt have a problem with my CPL.

Good luck
flugfisch is offline  
Old 15th Jun 2004, 13:42
  #3 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: LGW
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hi,

A guy on my course at MYT had all his commercial licences, but he has no type ratingand is finding it hard to find a job.

He is now cabin crew with MYT and is still searching, but at the same time can still keep his hand in aviation and make some contacts.

Plus improve his future CRM performance!
sammyhostie1 is offline  
Old 19th Jun 2004, 22:21
  #4 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: holding short of....
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am a PPL, just got a CC job for EK, no problem at all, I guess.

I think it is more a mather of actitude, being responsible and attentive. ...Can you smile? while at the same time you handle responsabilities, care about safety and pax attention? if so, yes!

Good flights,
AG.-

Airgus is offline  
Old 20th Jun 2004, 03:44
  #5 (permalink)  
34R
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brisbane
Age: 52
Posts: 238
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I dare say being able to fly an aeroplane would have no impact whatsoever on your prospects of being hired as a F/A. I don't think it will help or hinder you.

If you are personable, approachable and enjoy working with people, I'd say you are in with a show.
34R is offline  
Old 20th Jun 2004, 09:55
  #6 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: london
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i was never clever enough to get a job as cabin crew as i had no educational qualifications but i got into flying no problem.

most airlines would welcome you with open arms if you are capable of demonstrating good service standards and common sense!
whatunion is offline  
Old 20th Jun 2004, 20:06
  #7 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am thinking about doing this too. I don't think people are suggesting it would ever be a help to be a pilot - but if I was an employer and saw someone with a frozen ATPL and a masters degree I would assume that he/she would jump ship at a seconds notice for a flying job and would therefore take someone else.

But as with all jobs, if they are short of applicants they will expand their criteria. (I know I would think twice about taking a CPL holder for that reason).
Ropey Pilot is offline  
Old 21st Jun 2004, 10:09
  #8 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: sandpit
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
with a CPL(frozen ATPL) behind the trolley...

Did so as well for about half a year and had about 15 Collegues in the same situation... No problem, more likely welcome with most airlines I would say...
Did so with an airline with a red and white paintjob (a white cross at the fin...)
The time was great and learnt a lot about CRM and sure it will help me for the future, sitting in front and having an idea, what is going on behind...

Go for it, you wonīt regret and as said already before, it is a great opportunity to make contacts!
sharksucker is offline  
Old 22nd Jun 2004, 00:10
  #9 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: holding short of....
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From another forum

It may help you...

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...hreadid=117959

AirG.-
Airgus is offline  
Old 22nd Jun 2004, 00:31
  #10 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: UAE
Age: 44
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hi guys!

Lots of guys and girls at BA fly, ranging from a PPL to ATPL with type rating, oh and i mean cabin crew by the way! If you can show what they're looking for which is all the customer service skills cant see how you cant get a start.

The flying side wont really make much difference as that wont be the job your doing but i suppose it is good for networking etc but just dont take it as a guarenteed stepping stone into the flight deck.

kempus
Kempus is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.