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