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Profession : Air Steward.

The randomizer in all it's wisdom has decided to give me the profession of Air Steward. Also known as flight attendent's and cabin crew.

10 Facts:
  1. They are the face of the airline so are required to excel in customer service.
  2. This also means that they are forced to look 'immaculate' whilst working. 
  3. The airline spends approximately £14,000 on each new recruit in order to get them fully trained and tested meaning interview processes are tough. 
  4. Salary goes from £14,000 to £22,000 for senior cabin crew.
  5. They are assessed for the first 3-6 months by a senior staff member after being hired.
  6. They are also re tested every 12 months. 
  7. For long haul flights cabin crew are known to be put up in 5 star accommodation for their entire stay in the destination. 
  8. First recorded flight attendant in 1925 making the profession fairly modern. 
  9. They are forced to pay for examinations in order to keep on working. 
  10. Unusual working patterns means lots of time off. Typical shift patterns can involve 4 days on 5 days off.

After some group discussion we decided my facts with most room for progression are:
  1. They are forced to look 'immaculate' whilst working. Girls: Preferably skirt suit or smart/work dress (skirt/dress - no shorter than knee length). Hair needs to be immaculate, ie, tied back in a bun, make-up, immaculate - red lips (I suggest having a look at how Emirates cabin crew dress and are made up - try copying it. Tips for Cabin Crew
  2. They are forced to pay for examinations in order to keep on working. 
  3. For long haul flights cabin crew are known to be put up in 5 star accommodation for their entire stay in the destination.
However lucrative the long haul destination jobs may be only a select few get this privilege. This is an interesting article from the daily mail.

- British Airways - The Daily Mail. 
 

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