How to become an Air Steward/ Cabin Crew member

An airhostess’s primary job is to ensure the safety and security of passengers and she is specially trained and certified for safety and first-aid situations. She also has the added responsibility of making every passenger’s flight comfortable in terms of customer service. Her tasks involve welcoming passengers on board, providing in-flight information, demonstrating emergency safety regulations and assisting old and sick passengers. An airhostess is expected to help passengers during critical situations calmly and patiently. There have been instances of airhostesses displaying exemplary courage and even laying down their lives for the sake of their passengers. It is an airhostess’s responsibility to evacuate passengers from the plane during an emergency.


How do I get there?

The minimum qualification required is 10+2. It pays to be a graduate in any field or in hotel management. Knowledge of foreign language is a plus. Some airhostess training academies help you learn the ropes. 


Skills Required

• Ability to remain pleasant and presentable no matter how much the pressure
• One has to stay fit. Good skin and good eyesight are musts
• Functioning as a team player
• Handling difficult situations and the ability to deal with them independently