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How to become a successful flight attendant
Training to become a flight attendant will open your world to a career full of fun, excitement and travel opportunities. Each airline will have its own approved training program for its flight attendants that use the standards and procedures for that specific airline. However, being a flight attendant is more than just serving food and drinks at 30,000 feet, so having some knowledge and experience before you attend a job interview will help you get through the selection process with ease. Most airlines train their own flight attendants and there are no official license requirements to be qualified to apply for a job as a flight attendant. Therefore, you will be applying for a position that is very popular and receives a large number of applications. A preparation course will set you apart by teaching you the basic skills required to become a flight attendant and give you guidance on how to conduct yourself during the interview process.
A Flight AttendantĀ“s primary focus is to ensure the safety of the passengers on board the aircraft. A preparation course will teach you everything from basic first aid to how to deal with troublesome passengers, and in-flight emergencies. You will get an introduction to what it is like to work for an airline and what will be required from you when you get the job.
There are requirements in becoming a flight attendant, one must have the willingness to relocate, the flight attendant will always change their flight location so they should always be ready wherever they will go.
A flight attendant must be a minimum of 18 or 21 years old, depending on the airline, legal age in many states to be able to serve alcohol and be independent from your parents or guardians. You will be required to handle the on-board consumption bars, as well as take decisions regarding your bank and insurance policy. The airline can not call your home for every paper that needs a signature.
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