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To become an air hostess is a hidden dream of every girl during her growing times. And why wouldnt it be. This career definitely has many reasons to attract the young and beautiful females, as it is glamorous, well-paying, gives them an opportunity to move around and many other benefits that follow.
This sector has a lot to offer its aspirants. One does not only get the chance to be hospitable but also learns to be polite and courteous to other people, which is definitely an incentive along with other advantages.
Though there is no basic education required to become a proficient air hostess or a flight steward, one can always choose to join an Air Hostess Training Institute. In fact, till sometime back, all those girls who were good looking, confident and intelligent, could easily become an air hostess with a reputed airline. But things have changed now, many new institutes have come which train and teach aspiring air hostesses and flight stewards.
But the basic element of good looks and intelligence still remains. Being an air hostess or a flight steward is obviously very different from becoming a pilot. The common responsibility of all of them is to take utmost care of their passengers. The basic difference is that a pilot has to take care of their lives with his flying skills and an air hostess has to make sure that the passengers enjoy their beautiful journey comfortably.
It is undoubtedly the right career to be chosen if a woman loves to travel, meet new people and work hard. Women who are aged between 19 and 26 years can take part in several Air Hostess training programs.
There are various shortcomings as well, as an Air Hostess has to cope up with odd working hours, has to always sport a pleasant air (even if shes not feeling good about something) and has to handle passengers with ease. Anyone who feels has the skill to do all this will certainly dedicate his/her 100% in being an Air Hostess or a flight steward or be a part of the cabin crew.
Modules of the Air Hostess Training
An aspirant can opt from various Air Hostess training modules available. These modules are divided on the basis of time. The module which they select can be a short-term Air Hostess training course that lasts not more than 3 to 6 months or courses that stretch for a year or more.
The focus of these courses is to improve the confidence level, develop their overall personality, to understand the best and the most pleasant way to deal with people, to carry oneself with grace, and to work on various other technical aspects related to flying. During flying, if there is any crisis, it is an Air Hostess/flight steward, who plays a significant role in keeping the passenger calm and patient and helping them cope with the situation in the best manner possible. So all this in turn makes the job of an air hostess or a flight steward full of responsibility.
Besides that, this job is a fairly demanding job and requires stamina, skills, patience and an ability to smile through trying times, the payoffs are considerable. The starting salaries of air hostess working in a domestic airline range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 gross per month depending on the airline and the candidate, going up to Rs 4 lakh for senior staff. Whereas, in foreign airlines the starting salary of a candidate is Rs 15,000-40,000 and Rs 8 lakh for experienced and senior staff.
How an Air Hostess Training Course Can Help You:
It helps you...
* In becoming aware of the cabin crew profession, its origins and current practice.
* In describing the aircraft types and cabin crew functions.
* Learning how to manage passenger interactions in a variety of circumstances.
* Knowing about different types of emergency and safety procedures.
The content of these courses
First and foremost, it provides an introduction to the Aviation Industry. Secondly, it teaches basics about the Cabin Crew Profession. Then they teach about Cabin Crew Lifestyle.
Further the course provides:
* Introduction to Aircraft and Aviation Familiarisation
* Crew Member Coordination and Communication.
* Customer Service.
* Managing Passenger Interactions.
* Safety and Emergency Procedures.
* Medical Emergencies and Medical Training.
* Introduction to Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials.
* Aviation Security.
* Service Procedures.
