Generic Interview & Recruitment Questions
 

Can anybody tell me how they calculate an overnight/layover allowance in australia? Or where I can find the information?

cheers

Generic Interview & Recruitment Questions
 

references
 

does anyone know what happens next once your references have all been accepted and are ok do you hear from the airline where you got the job offer of being placed in a pool and how long does it take any advice please thanks in advance

Thomos Cook or Easyjet!!!
 

Hi guys!!! I really need your help as I cannot make decision which company to choose Thomos Cook or Easyjet could somebody please help if your ex/present Easyjet or Thomos Cook crew could you please give me some feed back it will be much appreciated.

Thanks a LOT.

Ash

Well, I work for easyjet and quite like it.

Maybe you could be a bit more specific about what you want to know or which information will help you to make a decision :-)

Male Cabin Crew, Drugs & steroids
 

Hi all!!

I have my first interview with an airline 2 become a cabin crew. I do drugs (ketamine & e) once per month and usually do some roids. Will this come up in the medical tests??

Thanx

Hey thx for ur reply, well I used to work for ryanair and have just little fear about easyjet coz its still low cost airline although I know they are much better then ryanair. I have been offered two jobs at the same time and only can choose one just want to make right choice really. Easyjet offrering permanent postion and ThomosCook seasonal contract and they invite you back possibilty for permanent to.

Could you give be brief information how many hours roughly you work per week and how is it going? and if you know any rumour about Thomoscook etc....

thanks a lot

Ash

TRAINING COURSE, how 2 dress??
 

Hi!!
I hate wearing a suit and dressing kind of smart!!! I´m a levi´s kind of guy and was wondering if could I wear jeans, t-shirts, trainners.... during the training period or this could affect to the final airline´s decition about me working 4 them???

(I know it sounds a bit silly but it worries me!!! :eek: )

THANK YOU!!!

What airline are you training with? I've done 2 airline training courses, and if I were you I'd wear trousers (not jeans) and just a jumper or shirt. You don't really have to wear a suit but they won't like jeans and trainers I don't think! :ok:

Hmm, it's taken me awhile to think of an appropriate way to respond to this because I don't want it taken the wrong way. There are lots of crew that take recreational drugs (as in most industries) however you need to think seriously whether this is the right job for you. Partying is fine when you can go into the office and shut the door and ignore the world because you're feeling like it's Comedown Tuesday, but on the aircraft it isn't that simple - you've got the be on the ball in case it all goes down the pan and that's even before you have to be nice to someone who's just spewed on you! Steroids can cause aggression in some people (not all), so you also need to think about whether that might be a problem or not being in a tin can at 38,000'.

The final thing you need to be aware of, is that depending on the airline you work for, you may be subject to random drug testing either by the company , the regulator or indeed the country you are visiting. In Thailand for example, the police can require you to produce a urine drug sample without a reason or indeed a warrant. Having visited a Thai prison (not as a inmate but in a professional capacity) they are places you don't want to spend any time in :)

But in answer to your question - no, they shouldn't come up unless their use has been within around 72 hrs.


Most airlines require you to dress in appropriate business attire or at least smart casual (ie, no tie, but a shirt and trousers). Wearing jeans and trainers isn't seen as being professional and there would some question as to how you would be in wearing their uniform.

Again, with the airline I work for, you'd be told very promptly that the style of dress isn't appropriate and you'd be expected to present yourself more professionally.

Please don't take any of the above as me having a crack at you - just a perspective from this end.

I have an interview with Jet2.com in newcastle any one else going?

Any more tips for me

cheers

LL

I have recently been offered 2 cabin crew interviews with longhaul airlines...BUT I am completely happy in my current cabin crew job, and don't really want to leave. The only reason I'm not happy is that it is only a PPY contract and I want to fly all year.

I have weighed up pros and cons for all 3 airlines, and my current airline wins by a mile, despite it being PPY.

Do you think it is worth going to the interviews anyway and see if the companies have something to offer me that I haven't thought of? Or do you think it is a waste of my, and the airlines, time??

Please help me, I don't think I'm capable of making this decision on my own!! ha ha!!

Thanks!!

25 Metres aided or unaided?
 

Hi Folks!

Always wondered this one. When they put in recruitment ads "Able to swim at least 25 metres" does this mean aided (i.e: lifejacket) or unaided?

Any help?

Vodkaholic, no harm in going along. If you are lucky enough to be offered one of the jobs, then you can make a much more informed decision then, because you will have a greater insight into the company.

Ground Star, you need to be able to swim 25m unaided. Most airlines will make ou do this with a life jacket aswell. Some airlines make you swim fully clothed, with sneakers/trainers. 25m seems to be the standard in the UK, in Australia, you need to swim at least 50m!

However the survival statistics for a heavy jet making open water ditching are fairly poor, so probably the only time you will ever need to demonstrate your ability is during trainging! What a pleasant thought to leave you with... sorry:}

thanks I just want to fly!

and i think you are right....i will go along and see what they're all about!!! :)

I don't think glasses are a problem in most companies these days as long as you have good vision whilst wearing them. Same with contacts.

If you want to give contacts a shot I would recommend talking to your optician. However, I personnaly use Night and Day lenses that I can wear ongoing for 30 days without having to take them out. They are absolutly brilliant! And I think the best option for crew cause of the long hours....and if you do longhaul the crew rest.

I believe it has been discussed before so a search might give you more ideas!

Glasses v contacts
 

Hi Jenn. I alter glasses and contacts when I'm at work (depending on check in time...). Any airline who prefers one or the others should tell you but I only know of one airline that won't accept glasses and it's located in the far east (can't for the life of me remember the name of the airline, sorry). Basically, if you wear your glasses to an interview and they ask you if you would be willing to wear contacts if they hire you, say yes. Then run to the opticians afterwards. HTH, and good luck!

Ps, if you're going to a Virgin interview, make sure you wear nail varnish and do your hear as if you're working for them already. That means up in a bun/french fancy swishy up bit (sorry, don't know what they're all called) with no whispy bits. Wear some make up as well. Basically make sure you look like you belong. I'm sure you'll be fine though, let us know how it went.

do airlines (in australia is where im looking for.. but all around the world will help still) hire people with braces? i dont have them yet. and my teeth arnt to bad yet, but im afraid they'll get worse, so i'd prefer to get braces soon. but yeh.. just wondering if airlines still hire people with braces or not?

Hi there,

I don't know why any airline would have a problem with braces, but do check with the airline you want to apply to. Several of my colleagues have braces and they haven't had any problems. If you're concerned about it, would it be possible for you to wait until you have a job and get your braces later when you have a contract? Then your company couldn't do anything, as it would be victimisation for lack of a better word. Good luck with your applications, I'm sure you'll be fine.

hair
 

hi jenn
dont worry about your hair ive just been accepted for thomson fly and i wear my hair short as long as its not hanging below your collar and smart and clean and tidy there will be no problem
if its coloured jen make sure you have no root regrowth and not a distinctive two colours also
as for weight no they didnt weigh me it must be based on just looking at you dont worry and good luck xx

thanks glam girl. could be an idea to wait till i have a contract, although i think i would prefer to get them on sooner then later. but as you say... they cant exactly discriminate against me... Thanks :)

Cabin Crew age requirements
 

Hi, im 16 years old and I will be 17 in November 2008 when I leave school. Does anybody know if any airlines would recruit me as cabin crew at 17 years of age as I would imagine that by the time interviews and training etc... were completed I would be 18.

Hope to hear from you all soon!!
p.s: Be nice, im new!!

eurofly35 :)

Height
 

Anyone know of any airlines that accept applicants at 5'1", they all seem to be 5'2"

Thanks.

moving from ground handling to cc
 

any advice for someone wanting to go from working in ground handling to cabin crew?? will be looking to move in about july

Jenn, I work for BA at LGW, and I love it! (Well, most of the time, lol). Don't worry if you haven't got long hair, as long as it's in a sort of business-like style and clean it should be fine (basically no super spiky trendy stuff). You might get weighed, but they shouldn't do it, as it's against some European Law or another. However, if they want to weigh you, just let them (shows you're co-operative etc). A little bird (galley fm, jungle telegraph...) tells me that we'll be recruiting soon, so keep an eye out on the web site. Good luck!

Eurofly, I don't think any airline would consider anyone under 18 years of age, regardless of whether you'll be 18 by the time you start. Please wait until after your 18th birthday and then apply. Most airlines will state age and other qualifying factors on their recruitment web sites. I'd recommend for you to either continue college or get a job in customer services, as this is usually what airlines like. Just have a look at the different web sites and they'll tell you what they're looking for. I wouldn't recommend any of those "wanna be cabin crew training courses" that you find in papers and magazines either. They cost a lot of money and won't guarantee a job at the end. Hope this helps and good luck.

A1tone, the reason most airlines states 5'2 is so you can reach the over head lockers and any equipment stored in the ceiling of the aircraft. I don't know of any airline that recruite under 5'2, but keep looking, there must be one out there, I'm sure.

Red 17, do you work for an airline or a handling company? If you work for an airline, you can ask if there is opportunity for you to move to CC within the company. You would still have to do an interview etc. If you don't work for an airline, then just apply to one that appeals to you, usually on the web. Make sure you have the qualifications they're looking for and go for it. I don't know what your ground job involves, but if you have customer contact, that's great and something airlines will like. I'm not sure what else I can tell you right now, but please feel free to ask. It may take a few days for a reply (standbys are great...) but I'll get back to you whenever I can.

Earnings
 

Not sure of the etiquette in this forum but here goes - my daughter is looking for a job as Cabin Crew. Preferably long-haul. Her research indicates basic salaries are quite low. Do the allowances help much? Is there anyone out there who can make a wild stab in the dark about annual earnings for the average young CC including any allowances that you don't need to spend?

Applying for Airlines in America,if you are U.K based?
 

Hi everyone. Jus wondering if someone can help me with my query! I have always wanted to be based in The u.s.a And work for either VAA American based or jus an American based airline. I live in England, but through the position of cabin crew, would this be possible for me to apply? I know you need a social security num before applying for any jobs. Has anyone done this before, moved to the states and applied for a visa and the job. Any information or advice how to go about doing this would be so much appreciated..Thankyou:} x x

Which Longhaul airlines to go for, which are the best ones?
 

hi i just did the virgin interview day and am still waiting to hear. have you looked at these

zoom
globespan
thompson
my travel
air new zealand
silverjet

i dont know if they are all recruiting and as far as the course goes they do let you resit all exams on the training but the pass mark will increase, some airlines also "re course" you if you fail, but the techniques they use in recruiting mean that they select candidates who they feal will pass the course.

As far as short haul airlines go they are a different kettle of fish! so you need to decide what you want. Do you want trip away from home for days at a time or do you want to go away and return on the same day. Money varies from airline to airline but is roughly the same weather you work sort or long haul, it's the benifits and lifestyle that varies. Most short haul airlines are currenly recruiting especially the season contract airlines.

hope this helps :)

Hiya

Firstly, good luck with any applications!
Zoom UK have finished recruitment (so far).
Globespan, well, read their own forum, they don't sound too happy a bunh at the mo, but could just be galley FM. I used to work for MYT, great company and good pay!

cabin crew medicals
 

hi guys , i want to know what actually do the airlines want to check in the medicals ,
ESPICALLY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ( QR ,EY,EK ):rolleyes: :rolleyes:

ANYONE WHO HAS ANY INFORMATION PLS GUIDE ME (DETAILED INFORMATION):suspect:

Hello mushy!
The airline medicals focus on the heart, lungs, eyes/ears, brain (like epilepsy etc) and fitness. they also look for any medical conditions and check to see if you can move properly (flexibility). Good luck:ok:

Physical appearance for a cabin crew...
 

I had an accident years ago and my right eye become like the left eye of Paris Hilton. I went to a cosmetic surgeon and he said there's nothing to be done unless a face lift for permanent result. According to him, a botox would only mae it worse. After the accident, I found my palms and foot sweating a lot. I tried using anti perspirant spray on my palms but didn't really work that well like using it on armpits. Do you think I can still become a flight attendant? Does anyone ever see a flight attendant with eyes like Paris Hilton or sweaty palms?

Try Lyndon Voss Triple Dry for hands and feet. I use it for my underarms and its amazing. Not sure if you can get it in your country but sure have a look and see if you can order it online.

As for your eye, I really dont think that in this day and age it should really be a problem. Perhaps dont apply for the likes of Virgin and Emirates who tend to be more image driven but certainly BA, BMI and the charters I dont think would be too fussy just as long as you have suitable eye sight!!!

Id just say go for it!

yeh we had a girl flying with us last season with a dodgy eye. as long as your vision is perfect (either with or without contacts or glasses) it wont be anything to worry about. but like apaddyinuk said, the gulf airlines and virgin probably wouldnt like it.

Hi Cool

Sorry to hear about your eye. Don't think you have anything to worry about if you look like Paris Hilton.:O

Don't know about hands and feet but try DRICOL for your armpits. Lots of cc uses it. You get it at a chemist and sometimes at boots or superdrugs. You might have to ask for it over the counter. It works wonders!

Do you mean DRICLOR dolley? if you do then i would deffo recommend this!! it's a godsend!! know it sounds gross, but i actually sweat a lot under my armpits. well, i used to. but after just one application of Driclor I'm as dry as a sheet!! It's great. And in the bigger Boots stores you can just get it straight from the shelf as well. It's about £7 for a tiny pot. But you won't even need to whole pot. Burns like crazy but lasts a good couple of years!