How do you start a career as a flight attendant? The airline industry is
a highly competitive business and only those well-prepared will make it
past the first interview.A recent report by the Bureau of Labor commented
that "in the long run, opportunities for persons seeking flight attendant
jobs should improve as the airline industry recovers from the
aftereffects of September 11 and the downturn in the economy.Employment
of cabin crew is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all
occupations through the year 2012. Population growth and an improving
economy are expected to boost the number of airline passengers.As
airlines enlarge their capacity to meet rising demand by increasing the
number and size of planes in operation, more flight attendants will be
needed. However, over the next decade, one can expect that demand for
cabin crew will fluctuate with the demand for air travel, which is highly
sensitive to swings in the economy. During downturns, as air traffic
declines, the hiring of flight attendants declines, and some experienced
attendants may be laid off until traffic recovers.

Despite the improving outlook, competition is expected to be keen because
this job usually attracts more applicants than there are jobs, with only
the most qualified eventually being hired.The majority of job openings
through the year 2012 will arise from the need to replace those who leave
the labor force or transfer to other occupations, often for higher
earnings or a more stable lifestyle.However, with the job now viewed
increasingly as a profession, fewer are leaving their jobs and job
turnover is not as high as in the past. The average job tenure of
attendants is currently more than 7 years and is increasing.Cabin Crew
Jobs offers you detailed information about how to successfully launch
your career in half the time, with half the hassle.

Everyone likes to be part of a winning team. As Emirates Cabin Crew, you
will be part of an airline that has won more than 400 international
awards for excellence, awards that say Emirates is the best. We are
certainly committed to the best and we start by selecting the finest
people.Our Cabin Crew are drawn from more than 120 countries and speak
more than 80 languages. They operate the latest wide-bodied Boeing and
Airbus aircraft to a constantly growing network of key cities on every
continent. Find out more on destinations we currently fly to.Emirates
cabin crew enjoy high standard apartments, full medical care and state-
of-the-art facilities in training and at work. We give a lot but we ask a
lot, too. We want our Cabin Crew to be dynamic and as passionate about
being the best as we are; innovative and tireless in seeking to exceed
our customers' expectations.

The aspirant must be eligible to hold an Indian Passport (for applying to
International airlines) with a minimum height of 157.5
centimeters.Minimum arm reach of 212cms (on tip toes), which enables you
to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types The weight should be
in proportion to height.Further, one must be unmarried, with normal
eyesight of 6 / 6 uncorrected vision in each eye (relaxable depending on
the airline-for example Lufthansa airline also employs married
ladies). Fluency in English, Hindi, and knowledge of an international
language is an added advantage.The applicant should be physically fit
with a pleasing personality and clear complexion. After the initial
screening of applicants is completed the airline company calls them for a
written examination, usually of the objective type (multiple choice).
Those who qualify in the written examination have to appear for a group
discussion followed by a personal interview of successful candidates.


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