Air Hostess
One of the important aspects of travel by air is concerned with making the journey of the passenger as much comfortable and safe. It is in this respect the Air hostess/Pursers play their role. Ads for recruitment normally appear in all major newspapers. This is a very promising career option with the vision of a smart, efficient lady in mind. Many young girls opt for the career because of the exciting experience of flying, visiting different places, interacting with different kinds of people on board and for the very attractive pay package. This is a highly demanding job which requires a lot of patience and involves odd duty hours. To be more specific behind this career lies a strong conviction, commitment and hard work for learning the technical aspects of aircraft operation and skills to tackle difficult situation.
The air hostess is called the first person to welcome a passenger; her welcoming smile and greeting acknowledge every passenger. Inside the aircraft, she seems to be here, there and everywhere, greeting every passenger, guiding each to his or her seat, helping a passenger get settled, co-ordinating security personnel, giving directions as and when required and doing a myriad things. Basically, she’s on constant call all the time.
Eligibility:
Eligibility for an airhostess-training programme is plus two/ or a graduate degree with a diploma/degree in Hotel Management or Tourism Management. The applicant should be physically fit with a pleasing personality and clear complexion.
The aspirant must be eligible to hold an Indian Passport and should be below twenty-five years of age with a minimum height of 157.5 centimeters. The weight should be in proportion to height. Further, one must be unmarried, with normal eyesight of 6/6 uncorrected vision in each eye. Fluency in English, Hindi, and knowledge of an international language is an added advantage.
Air Hostess Training Institutes
In the recent years a good number of air hostess training institutes have come up to cater to aspiring air hostesses in India. Some of the renowned training institutes include:
- Free Bird Aviation & Management Services, Kerala.
- Frankfinn Management Consultants (FMC)
- Pacific Airways New Delhi
- Air Hostess Academy (AHA)
- Aptima Air Hostess Academy
