Physical Attributes of Corporate Flight Attendant
It is quite common to notice a variation in the expected physical attributes of corporate flight attendants by various airline companies. However, some common attributes are listed below for your benefit:
•It is expected that all flight attendants have perfect vision and flawless complexion.
•Staff is expected to have a height ranging from 5’2” to 5’9”. This rule is flexible from airline to airline.
•It is expected that the height and weight of flight attendants are proportional. Airlines will reject any person who is overweight.
•Attendants are expected to be physically healthy so that they can handle the strenuous and lengthy time-frame of each journey. A prospective candidate is put through rigorous physical tests to ensure that he has sufficient stamina to handle normal journeys and emergency situations.
•Flight attendants are expected to be neat and presentable at all times, as they are the face of the airline.
•Airlines have certain stringent rules regarding personal hygiene of all their flight attendants. All staff members are expected to avoid keeping unkempt hair. Similarly, flight attendants are expected to maintain well manicured nails and clean hands at all times.
Educational Qualification
•Most flight attendants are expected to at least hold a degree before they apply for this post. This requirement is not relaxed unless you are exceptionally qualified in any other field.
•You need to complete a flight attendant’s training course in addition to your academic qualification. That apart, you are expected to be well conversant with flight service etiquette.
•You are usually expected to be fluent in more than two or three languages apart from English or the regional language of the place your airline belongs to. Some popular languages are German, French, Arabic, Japanese, Spanish, etc.
•Also, you need a minimum 2 years of experience in any commercial aviation airliner as a flight attendant. Experience in first class aviation, five-star hospitality and concierge services is considered an added advantage. All corporate flight attendants are expected to give cent percent attention to detail and perfection in their service quality.
•In some airlines, staff is also expected to know the minimum requirements of first aid treatment and stress management.
•Be aware of the latest service standards set by the aviation industry for increasing quality of customer service. It is of added advantage if you keep yourself abreast with technical developments in aviation as well.
