How do I start as cabin crew?
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There are so many things you can do. Having work experience in a job that provides day to day contact with people is a good start. Being able to sell yourself is good too. Are you adaptable? Do you work well with others? Do you enjoy staying up all night and can you smile at 4 am with no sleep? (I know I can't, but I fake it well 
Good luck!
Good luck! 
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Well Lara your occupation list's you as an " action girl " ? Did I question you over that ? That could be taken as meaning MANY different things if you know what I mean my friend !
I am not a flight attendant " yet " Lara ! In my mind I am and soon enough I will officially be one ( fingers crossed) hence my reason for listing that as my occupation.
Who do you fly for Lara ? Are you a Flight West girl by chance ?
Cabinboy
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" Cabin Crew be seated for take-off "
That could be taken as meaning MANY different things if you know what I mean my friend !I am not a flight attendant " yet " Lara ! In my mind I am and soon enough I will officially be one ( fingers crossed) hence my reason for listing that as my occupation.
Who do you fly for Lara ? Are you a Flight West girl by chance ?
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" Cabin Crew be seated for take-off "
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Cabin Boy you are right when you say it is virtually impossible to get into an Australian airline. Even so the lucky few that do somehow make it are often disillusioned at the day to day reality of the job. 
The fantastic lifestyle and conditions are a thing of the past, and it is only getting worse.
My advice to any young would be cabin crew is to aspire to greater things!! Sure fly for a few years if you get the chance but don't expect it to be a career that will take you through to 65.
boywonder
Doors armed and NEVER crosschecked - take note Cabin Boy
The fantastic lifestyle and conditions are a thing of the past, and it is only getting worse.
My advice to any young would be cabin crew is to aspire to greater things!! Sure fly for a few years if you get the chance but don't expect it to be a career that will take you through to 65.
boywonder
Doors armed and NEVER crosschecked - take note Cabin Boy
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After happily perusing this site for the last 18 months, and generally enjoying all topics I have finally been incensed enough to contribute.
Although minimum requirements for cabin crew does not require MENSA membership, it is a naive and ignorant person that assumes the intelligence and diligent qualities of others who choose this career.
Application requirements may not be that high, but I for one fly constantly with colleagues from all social, economical and educational backgrounds. Many have University degrees and proffessional qualifications ,but decide to fly for the great lifestyle or simply to escape the "9to5" rigmarole.
Darren as far as recruitment, VAA Ltd are constantly on the look out for good people. (Contrary to the comments posted on 'Conditions at Virgin' that all hosties there are good only for one thing, I can assure you the average IQ is probably higher than that of people with such ignorant and obnoxious attitudes!!!)
If you need more info. call 01293-616161 and ask for Recruitment. Unfortunately I think you're still a little young, minimum age is 19yrs.
Yet if the enthusiasm for aviation that you display in your postings is anthing to go by, I'm sure your interest will not wain.
Although minimum requirements for cabin crew does not require MENSA membership, it is a naive and ignorant person that assumes the intelligence and diligent qualities of others who choose this career.
Application requirements may not be that high, but I for one fly constantly with colleagues from all social, economical and educational backgrounds. Many have University degrees and proffessional qualifications ,but decide to fly for the great lifestyle or simply to escape the "9to5" rigmarole.
Darren as far as recruitment, VAA Ltd are constantly on the look out for good people. (Contrary to the comments posted on 'Conditions at Virgin' that all hosties there are good only for one thing, I can assure you the average IQ is probably higher than that of people with such ignorant and obnoxious attitudes!!!)
If you need more info. call 01293-616161 and ask for Recruitment. Unfortunately I think you're still a little young, minimum age is 19yrs.
Yet if the enthusiasm for aviation that you display in your postings is anthing to go by, I'm sure your interest will not wain.
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Lady Mac...An interesting and accurate analysis. Only one "f" in professional though. Like you say, membership of Mensa is not a requirement!
Darren,
If your final goal is a position in the flight deck then perhaps you ought to remain in education a little longer. The "non-approved" route to a professional licence no longer exists and there is a minimum standard of education required ( usually 5 GCSE's and 2 A levels) before any ab-initio course can begin. Also any airline sponsorship schemes are normally only available to those candidates with the above qualifications.
Best of luck.
Shanny
Darren,
If your final goal is a position in the flight deck then perhaps you ought to remain in education a little longer. The "non-approved" route to a professional licence no longer exists and there is a minimum standard of education required ( usually 5 GCSE's and 2 A levels) before any ab-initio course can begin. Also any airline sponsorship schemes are normally only available to those candidates with the above qualifications.
Best of luck.
Shanny
