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Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Jan 2019, 21:46
Replies: 0
Views: 1,369
Posted By budgie73

Physical at Air NZ and Qantas

Hi all,

Looking for general opinions on my physical fitness to fly with these airlines.

I'm over 40 and hoping to return to cabin crew work (long haul) and a bit concerned about the physical:
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Aug 2012, 03:25
Replies: 22
Views: 16,801
Posted By budgie73

In my day the reporting went both ways. Pursers...

In my day the reporting went both ways. Pursers and SFS's - many of whom knew no other career or more professional work environment - felt perfectly justified in bullying and haranguing junior crew...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Sep 2005, 12:45
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

"they look for people that interact with all the...

"they look for people that interact with all the members of the group, are polite - listen as well as voicing their opinion, grooming, grooming, grooming - again grooming, don't expect to get the job...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Mar 2005, 00:06
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Good on ya SydEK. Shame you won't be on EK with...

Good on ya SydEK. Shame you won't be on EK with us after all but it's great you'll be flying!
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Mar 2005, 07:34
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Yeah anyone can go. The open day is just a video...

Yeah anyone can go. The open day is just a video and a talk and Q&A session to give you an idea what the job/company/Dubai is all about. Take your CV AND PHOTOS along and leave it on the pile with...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Feb 2005, 02:12
Replies: 13
Views: 4,740
Posted By budgie73

Layover horror stories?

I heard a rumour from a Cathay friend that one male cabin crew was viciously beaten in Amsterdam.

The attendant was cruising at gay bars and picked up a date to take home to his hotel room (I...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Feb 2005, 13:52
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Congrats everyone. Dunno abt the 6 weeks...

Congrats everyone.

Dunno abt the 6 weeks to start thing. I'll be starting in about 5 weeks, and that's 10 months after I was confirmed.

Don't worry abt age limit as long as you look young;...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Jan 2005, 06:59
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Actually I still think the Great Wait was an...

Actually I still think the Great Wait was an exception and is unlikely to happen this year.
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Jan 2005, 02:20
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Keyy, if you read up through the history of this...

Keyy, if you read up through the history of this thread over the past year it has been mostly about 'The Great Wait'

Basicaly they had some schedule problems and most of us had to wait 6-10...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Jan 2005, 11:57
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

A lot of websites and stuff I've seen recommend...

A lot of websites and stuff I've seen recommend 'subtly mimicking' the uniform of your chosen airline. This gives the assessors an impression of you in unoform but doesn't make you seem so desperate...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Jan 2005, 01:19
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Skysista - EK like their crew to wear soft...

Skysista - EK like their crew to wear soft contacts. In order to let them see how you'll look without glasses you'd better get some. Don't worry too much about the suit colour as long as it's a suit...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2005, 04:41
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Ditto

And if you're really worried about those legs, consider the double benefit of wearing a beige or light coloured suit with a skirt: It echoes the EK uniform colours so they can better visualise you...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2005, 01:51
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

I'm already 31 and starting in march. Never...

I'm already 31 and starting in march. Never worked in an airline or hospitality before. I'd still say get in quick as I'm sure there's always an unofficial age limit, but so far you're clear...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jan 2005, 23:41
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Sure, any service experience - especially in...

Sure, any service experience - especially in hotels, catering, tourism - will be good. It also helps if you've been working in a country other than your own or are well travelled and/or speak any...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Jan 2005, 08:03
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Yeah but I betcha don't have love...

Yeah but I betcha don't have love handles....shorty. See you in Dubai - you'll be hard to miss
:ok:
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Jan 2005, 00:50
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

LOL at 183cm and 85kg I'll probably be the...

LOL at 183cm and 85kg I'll probably be the largest person in my group. Weight isn't a problem as long as you're fit and can fit in a uniform. A few curves here and there (in my case well concealed...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jan 2005, 00:21
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Yes the do. they recruit in Singapore, Shanghai...

Yes the do. they recruit in Singapore, Shanghai and HK as well as Japan, Korea and most Asian countries. I did my prelim in HK and final in Bangkok. There are a number of Asian EK crew and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Dec 2004, 01:26
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Merry Christmas everyone - see you all soon!

Merry Christmas everyone - see you all soon!
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Dec 2004, 08:20
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

I say try again - don't give up. It's never too...

I say try again - don't give up. It's never too late to try again. It's been a two year odyssey for me so far and I'm still not sure I'll pass the physicals. Wait six months and apply again - they...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Dec 2004, 00:03
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Don't give up Perthflyer. You've come so far, so...

Don't give up Perthflyer. You've come so far, so hang in there. I'm sure you'll hear something by the end of the year.

;)

Yeah I just forked out about US$300 to get some dental work done (HK...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2004, 04:10
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Thanks Perthflyer Okay so they emailed the...

Thanks Perthflyer

Okay so they emailed the medical forms and I'm supposed to fill them in and fax them back. This involves visiting a doctor or two. get one who'll refer you to all the others...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2004, 00:13
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Made it!

I'm more relieved than anything, but I finally got the call. Starting late February (fingers crossed on the medicals). Thank you everyone for putting up with me and helping me through this.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Dec 2004, 07:53
Replies: 5
Views: 3,302
Posted By budgie73

Many airlines do a whisper test for cabin crew as...

Many airlines do a whisper test for cabin crew as their hearing requirements aren't as serious as flight deck crew:

If your audiogram results are less than spectacular, the examiner speaks to you...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Dec 2004, 02:28
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

No I haven't done the medicals. that comes after...

No I haven't done the medicals. that comes after the contract is received. It's not like I've been impatient here. It's been nearly two years.

Now I see other people getting in - starting in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Nov 2004, 23:55
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Yeah I've heard Three weeks ago they email...

Yeah I've heard

Three weeks ago they email me saying they have ' forwarded the contract '. Now when I chase tdhem up because it still hasn't arrived they tell me they're still waiting for places...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Nov 2004, 02:00
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

I know how you feel. This has been a nearly two...

I know how you feel. This has been a nearly two year odyssey for me so far (although the hard stuff has all been this year since the first interview).

In the home stretch now. If anythiong goes...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Nov 2004, 00:34
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

LEANNNE> definitely apply again! Things...

LEANNNE> definitely apply again!

Things are picking up and they're starting to fill those places. Don't get left behind - update your application! have you had any interviews yet?
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Nov 2004, 01:32
Replies: 1
Views: 4,048
Posted By budgie73

Preparation is key. There are no right answers...

Preparation is key. There are no right answers but if you get an unexpected question you may not be able to come up with your best answer on the spot.

Airlines look for people who know...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Nov 2004, 00:18
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

I got an email over a month ago with a somewhat...

I got an email over a month ago with a somewhat vague 'update on your application status' promise by the end of November. No Yes/No promised but then I was already told (IN JUNE!!!!) that I passed...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Oct 2004, 00:50
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Don't be so hard on BB. S/he is just trying to...

Don't be so hard on BB. S/he is just trying to temper our high hopes with a little realism. I wouldn't call it negativity and it's good to keep things in perspective.

That said I am a little...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Oct 2004, 00:59
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Some of the people over at airlinecrew.net have...

Some of the people over at airlinecrew.net have said they've been told they'll get a definite answer in a month or so. these are the ones who did the interview before the freeze but haven't been...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Oct 2004, 00:57
Replies: 76
Views: 28,413
Posted By budgie73

Singapore, ANA or Korean air. No reason to...

Singapore, ANA or Korean air. No reason to explain...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Sep 2004, 04:12
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

If I sound overly optimistic it's because I've...

If I sound overly optimistic it's because I've already decided I'm going anyway. Come March I will have spent a year waiting on EK to rescue me from my mundane job and disappointing existence in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Sep 2004, 03:47
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Don't worry Elena. If you were disqualified,...

Don't worry Elena. If you were disqualified, they'd have told you already. If they're keeping you waiting then sooner or later they'll tell you you're in. I just hope I go first, LOL!
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Sep 2004, 01:31
Replies: 1,855
Views: 282,021
Posted By budgie73

Guess we're in the same boat then. I did my...

Guess we're in the same boat then. I did my final in May and I think that was around the 'cutoff' point for people like us. It was shortly after they told us we passed that they realised they...
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