Stewardess/Flight attendant??

Question

I really wanted to be a stewardess; what type of things do I need to be a stewardess??

I speak english really well, my accent is clear and I speak tagalog (filipino language)

Other people said that you have to know how to swim? But I am a bit confused because my cousin is a stewardess but she doesn't know how to swim?!? P.S. I do know how to swim...

And also, what is the average salary of a stewardess?

I live in England...

Thank you...

Answer 1

you don't need to know how to swim and you do need to be CPR certified and trained and you don't get a lot of money b ut you get travel benefits like free hotel service and meals and other things like that, rental cars, and etc..

- hope your dreams come true

Answer 2

My cousin was a stewardess you dont really need to be anything... people say you have to have this training course at college but my cousin didnt she just had a training thing with them which all stewardesses do.... just send your CV to loads of airline companies and airports... thats all you can do really!

xoxo

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Answer 3

Hi my dad is a cabin manager for BMI baby and my best friend also works for them. There are college courses available for cabin crew training but these don't guarantee jobs (my b/f did one but my dad didn't). Firstly you need to apply to the airlines, they usually only recruit at certain times of the year and will take on about 10 new crew at a time (depending on airline) check out their websites, they all have career sections. There is tough competition for these jobs and the recruitment process is pretty cut-throat, if they don't like the sound of you in the initial phone interview then they'll cross you off immediately so be aware of this. They then do 1st round group interviews (team building etc) and if you pass this then you get 2nd round interviews, if you're going for a certain airline then brush up as much as possible about them, make sure you're totally on the ball, especially at the group exercises b/c they're watching you all the time (they also don't like over-confidence/arrogance).  If you get the job then the training will start, this usually consists of about 4-6 weeks at their HQ and swimming is involved (they do fully clothed swimming exercises) there's also fire training, health and safety, first aid, and tests/exams. All airlines vary but the average salary is aprrox £22,000 but this goes up if you're promoted. They earn a basic salary but gain sector pay for when they fly and comission on sales. I can't speak for all airlines but I know this is how it works for BMI baby. Good luck!

Also if you're looking for the travel benefits of this job then you'd have to work for a long-haul airline such as Virgin or BA (there are many more), the 'average' shorthaul airline staff never stay anywhere, only if the plane breaks down! Nearly all long-haul airlines only fly out of the major airports like Heathrow and Gatwick.

Answer 4

This depends highly on which airline you wish to join. Considering you live in england your best hope will be BA, but you can go to any if you meet the requirements which are almost always on their web pages.

The best airlines like Singapore airlines are able to specify your citizenship and what language you speak and level of education. What you should know is that 80% of applicants are accepted 60% of those fail the first test and only 20% of those remaining will continue on as flight attendants. Swimming is usually a requirement but it also depends on the airline.

In the U.K the average salary is 1000-1200 pounds a month as a stewardess. This will increase as you move up in rank and the crew you are with moves up in airline seniority. If you make it to the top with the very best airlines and the highest seniority, senior inflight supervisor, your salary can be as much as 2000 pounds with 1500 in bonuses depending on how much overtime you work.

Knowing a foreign language is a plus in ANY airline and will give you a boost of about 60% in acceptance chance. Though tagalog isn't a major language, Manila is one of BA's major routes and you would be an asset to them in that case.

Of course, you are the one who chooses which airline to work for. Many airlines vary in pay. With SIA you can earn twice as much as with BA but you will be held to a much higher tandard. If you work under United you will be paid a quarter of BA.