I know Euromanx are looking for part - time CC! But that would mean moving to the Isle of man! Which is by the way a great place to bring your kids up!
Hope this is of help!

Cheers

Do airlines discriminate against female applicants in their early 30s??
 

I know airlines don't discriminate against people in late 30s + but now early 30s is such a popular age for women to have children, do airlines, like other companies, just think you are a 'write off'. I am 33 and have a fiance and I don't want to have children - I want to fly (again) - I've thought about having children but would rather fly instead - that's how committed I am! But despite 5 years flying experience with UK's largest airline and loads of applications I can't get anywhere. :(
Does anyone out there work in airline recruitment and answer honestly that they don't think about your age and assume you want kids.:hmm:

age
 

I have been wondering the same thing?? I'm 31.Virgin rejected me last year on application and 6mnths is nearly up to try again but am scared how ever good my application is it may come down to dob?? However thompson fly took me on although due to airport choice I turned it down so I'm optimistic. Would love to hear from recruiters or someone with inside knowledge. It's supposed to be against the law to be agest I thought??:confused:

Unfortunately its not just airlines that discrimanate, i think most employers do!

Has'nt that always been the case though.... Young, married, childless women always loose out in job interviews to men or young, single women. Its the way of the world, however the employer will always get round it if you accuse them of discrimanating :{

It dos'nt get better neither when you do get accepted into an airline. Im Crew and i went for an internal interview for base manager to cover maternity leave. At the time, i had only been married 2 months, i knew i had'nt got the job when the guy interviewing me said " you've just got married hav'nt you". If that was'nt discrimanation then what is....especially when they gave the job to a young, single woman with hardly any experience :ugh:

sorry to hear you both suspect the same as me! We can never prove it but it must happen.

I bet no one in a recruitment department will ever admit they don't like us in our early 30s!!

Yesterday I enquired about a job in my local village shop - the first thing the owner asked me (he doesn't know me) was 'do you have kids?':eek: - totally illegal to ask - so decided I didn't want to work for them anyway! But guess he is only voicing what most of them worry about. I think it's because you get 12 months maternity leave now.

How to become a Cabin Attendant in South Africa?
 

Hi guys/girls..:)

Im a pilot at a charter company in South Africa and Ive got a friend that desperately whants to become a cabin attendant/ flight attendant call it what you may. Our company doesnt have cabin crew thus I do not really have any advice for him.

He is fully bilingual in two of Souht Africa's official languages and has a matric but I do not have any advice for him on how to go about doing this and making his dream a reality...

Any advice from South African cabin crew out there would be greatly appreciated!

The Big Age Question???
 

I am currently on my training course at Virgin, and there are 3 other people that are older then me, i'm 29 , one lady is in her late 30's and so is the other guys the average age group in our group of 19 is 26. i have been walking around the base and there are soooooooo many women and men in their 30s and 40s on their training course. personally i would say that it is not an age discrimination. It's like people always seem to think that virgin only accept "blonde haired Skinny people" ABSOLUTELY NO OFFENCE TO ANYONE I AM JUST USING AN EXAMPLE.

Well this is incorrect, they have such a mixed of culture and diversity, and people of ALL Shapes ad sizes. At the end of the day if you have the right qualities as a person that are truley coming from the bottom of your heart then you will most probably get the job. I just cannot belive since starting my training that we are all alike in our personalities and our passion to provide top service. I am sure you are passionate too, and don't let it get you down. re-apply to virgin, and if you get your interview let me know and i'll help you out with some tips.

Chrissy xx

sudden skin rash (just before the interview)
 

hi all,
ive just attended a second round of interview with an airline and it is just unfortunate that 5 days before the interview, i had a sudden skin rash:\ on my neck due to a reaction from some cream that im first trying on.
i went to see a specialist for that and doc suggested that i not apply any powder or cream (other than the prescribed medication) as it will only aggravate the rash:* . So, i called up the agency for the airline and informed them of this news. They told me that they will inform the recruitment officers of this.
sad to say, i didn't make it to the next round and i'm just wondering if the rash did affect my chances of making it to the next round...can anyone please advise me on this as i'm quite concerned especially when this sudden rash is just so inevitable and certainly not a norm or regular thing for me...im really upset though...:(

thanks

Hi rubyrocks118, that's great that Virgin recruit more diverse group of people & ages nowadays.
I've worked for 3 airlines and have also noticed a wide variety of ages. I started flying when I was 24 - worked with younger people, people in 30s,40s,50s.
You say you are 29 and others in training are 39 - I know airlines have no probs with all these ages - I was just talking specifically about early 30's age (30-35) - this is just such a popular age for women to have kids now. I am this age and have difficulty getting any jobs so was wondering if companies descriminate just against this age group.

becoming cabin crew
 

hi, recently i have been thinking more and more about becoming cabin crew, maybe the fact that my bf is a pilot is influencing me, but I have thought about this before in the past. anyway, i have applied on the easyjet website for an edinburgh based job, I want to apply with more airlines to work from edinburgh though, any suggestions?? i have tried the more obvious, jet2 (which he works for so don't think it would be a good idea anyway), flybmi, flybe, globespan, but they don't seem to be recruting at the moment. And also, do you have any advice of how to get there? thank you

Any jobs with the airlines anyone know about??!!
 

Hey

I'm working for first choice at the mo out of luton but am looking to move on does anyone know whos recruiting at the mo ???

Thanks

Charlotte:)

Hi rubyrocks118, I got an interveiw with virgin next week, just wondering whether you can give me some advice/tips on what to expect. Or anyone else who has had interview there. Thanks!

Cabin crew interview
 

Hey there, been trying to find the most suitable thread to avoid starting a new one so here it goes..

I have an interview for the post of a cabin crew next week and I would like to know what it is they are looking for, if I should dress smart or just casual?

Regards!

If you go to any interview,do you go casual?

Yes good question.


I've been to interviews where I dressed casual, smart casual, or not that smart. Never been refused.

Relax:cool:

Any typical questions they ask for prospective cabin crew?
Regards

Here are a few I've been asked before
 

1. Why do you want to work for this airline?
2. What do you see yourself doing in 5years time?
3. (If you have flown before) What don't you like about flying?
4. Give us an example of when you went out of your way for someone.
5. Tell me about a time of when you thought you could have done someting differently.
6. Tell us a time when you gave good customer service.
7. Have you ever had an idea that was then implemented?
8. How would you handle a situation where a crew member/s didn't get on?
9. A passenger has not received their special meal onboard, how would you handle the situation?
10. How well do you handle critisicm?
11. What are your strengths/weaknesses?
12. If I asked your friends, what would they say about you?
In response to how to dress, as a male, I've always dressed in a suit. As a female, I guess a skirt/trouser suit? Having said that, I've seen females dressed in far more casual clothes and they've progressed to the next stage etc. Whatever you wear, remember that you're on show all the time as crew so when you present yourself at the interview, the employer will certainly be looking at what you're wearing etc.
Hope this helps:)

What kinds of questions do your references get asked? Are they specific to your answers.. [Ie- verifying what you have said is truthful etc] ?

I've been asked to give a reference to someone before but it wasn't related to being cabin crew or anything like that. However I remember being asked about the applicants teamwork, pleasantness, adaptability, verifying where they worked and job description. On the whole though,I just general information really to see if the information the applicant has given is consistent.

Thanks!
How long does the training course take approximately?

Thanks exmax! :p

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!

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

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!!

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.

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!! :)

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!!

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 :ok:

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!

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!

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.

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

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!!

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 :)

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

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 ???? :O:)

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.

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

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 \:ugh:

Ryanair
 

hi everybody,

Can anyone provide me info about Ryanair training?

Thanks
C