Generic Interview & Recruitment Questions

[Sylphie]

Thanks exmax!

[PPL152]

hi there,

been to the interview and now awaiting a reply so anxiously! I am aware that the cabin crew course is very interesting since there are quite a diverse range of topics to be covered.

What does it really involve? theory in class? and how are the practical aspects of the course handled? any adventerous or really enjoyable part of the course which someone would like to outline? thanks!

[Pretty_Polly]

Contact lenses

hi all just getting to grips with this forum thing not even sure if i've posted this right but i'l give it a go!

just a general question i'm a contact lense wearer (high prescription ie. i'm blind) i just wondered what would the situation be if u had irritable eyes on a busy flight working as crew would u be able to slip ur specs on or is that forbidden? im not crew yet but got to final intvw stages last week so await result just want to know this question as i have lots of unanswered thoughts running thru my head just now !

thanks

[vodkaholic]

pretty polly - most airlines have no problems with you wearing glasses. think mainly middle eastern airlines don't allow it. but most UK based charter and scheduled airlines will not have a problem with you wearing glasses, or changing your contacts halfway through a flight.

PPL152 - some of the more fun aspects of training have to involve ditching (going to a swimming pool, normally at 5am, and hauling yourself and others into a liferaft), smoke filled cabin and slide descent. these are the more practical aspects of training. however, i think you will find with most airlines that the majority of stuff will take place in a classroom. but it is still all a lot of fun!! and you learn a hell of a lot!!

[pink27]

Cabin Crew Medical

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering a couple of things about an airline medical. As a child I had asthma which was triggered by animal contact. As I grew older it became less and less of a problem and it has been years since I have taken any sort of medicaion for it or been to the Dr because of it and no longer attend the asthma clinic. Whilst my Dr agrees it is no longer a problem for me it is however still on my medical record. I am just wondering if this will effect employment with an airline? I have just been offered a job with BA and will need to get a medical and this is making me worry. I am really physically fit and am not restricted in anything I do or have any health complaints. Is the medical fairly standard? Any comments would be greatly appreciated! I have waited so long for this job I'm convinced something will go wrong and take it away from me.

[vodkaholic]

To Pink27

this shouldnt affect your application in any way shape or form!! most middle eastern airlines are quite strict on medical check ups and htings like that but i believe that is because of how medical insurance works out in the middle east (correct me if i'm wrong anyone) however, in the UK it works differently as you know. even if your astma was still about and you were prescribed inhalers and ventolin etc for it, then im still confident you could become cabin crew with BA. so the fact that your astma is pretty much non existent, i dont think you'll have any problem!!

[pink27]

Thank you vodkaholic

Thanks for that! I knew that about the middle eastern ones and actually Gulf Air rejected my application cause I had asthma as a child. Anyway looks as everything is all go with BA now, so I'm really excited. I didn't think it would be a problem but I got myself into a panic about it. Thanks again!!

[crib08]

science to spain

A job in the public sector would help, but then again it can be up to how you sell yourself on th eday of the interview.

if you want specific answers, PM me with some specific questions

[jazminetia]

Flight attendant resume

just graduated from college. anyone who could give me some tips on how to write a flight attendant resume? and do i have a chance to be accepted? coz i am a computer science graduate, obviously not a customer-service related course. and could you give me some preparations tips to become a flight attendant and what to expect if i am to be interviewed??? thanks so much!

[SavannahTT]

BAA security form

Anyone know what I should do if one of my employers from the past 5 years has since changed the company name and the whole staff new?! I went in the other day to a restaurant I used to work in and knew absolutely nobody! I worked there for like a year but never had a contract or anything so I don't even think there would be any record of me having worked there for new management to fill in a reference. I still know the old manager and where she works but the form says they have to still work there? Can't get through to the recruitment guy to ask him so does anyone here know?!

Thanks!

[jia]

Facial Complexion

Does any of the cabin crew here have facial scars? Perfect complexion? Well, to be honest, I think a lot of them are picking based on that unless I am wrong.

[mcluhan]

never heard of a crew being picked based of themhavin facial scars

[PPL152]

Hey dudes, just got the news I'm starting my first ever training for the post of a cabin crew and hopefully I get the job after!

Thanks to all those who posted here with their advice!!

[Vectors Req'd!]

References

savannahTT: I had the same problem with one of my ex employers. The easiest way, and the one the recruitment dept. willl most likely go with, is for you to provide a 'Gap Reference'. This can be someone that has known you for at least 5 years, (including the period you were working at the resteraunt) and is prepared to say that you, to their knoledge worked their. You will also have had to send off a request to the Inland Revenue to confirm your employments, this letter will show that you were actuely working for that company, as opposed to being locked up somewhere!! You get the idea... Hope this helps. P.M me if I can be of anymore assistance...
Vecs

[missredshoes]

Does Not Having My driving Licence Matter?

Hi everyone!!
I am new to the forum and currently applying for airlines London based as I live in North London...
I currently do not hold a driving licence and wondered if this is going to hamper my chances of employment? I realise it is going to be a pain getting to work if successful and am undertaking an intensive driving course asap but until then I would be using public transport I guess!!! Do many cabin crew get to work in this way?? Or do most drive?? will it be harder to get a job?
Thanks for any help anyone has
xx

[vickster]

EMIRATES accommodation

HI everyone , i've applied for emirates and have an interview next week. Thanks for all the usefull info you all have on here its great and has really helped.

ONe question: whats it like to live in the apartments in dubai do you all go out for nights out and stuff ? how often are you at home and able to go out or relax? Does the accomm have pool ????

[Mijailer]

I´d like to be flying as soon I finish my course

Hi, everybody:
I´m finish the iniciation training, in Madrid. I´d like to know about applications for flight attendants. I don´t care to move to another city.
Can you help me?
Thanks a lot.

[Julika]

Hi everybody (info about Oman air)

I would like to know about cabin crew in Oman air. All details about it;
i. salary
ii. layover
iii.meal allowance/hotel allowance
iv. accomodation

Thanks in advance. I have been searching about the information in the forum but I couldn't find it. Anyone can help me?


Julika

[kingdee]

Help required

I have worked as ground staff since i was 19 now 29 and have now been made redundant.I worked in all areas dispatch/ticket office/check-in etc .I have taken a job on working in a hotel on nights just to tie me over until i find something.I was wondering if any airlines are recruiting at this time o year for cabin crew .Something i have always fancied doing any help or advice \

[Catherina]

Ryanair

hi everybody,

Can anyone provide me info about Ryanair training?

Thanks
C