Kristin+C

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=__Flight Attendant __=

= Questions I want to answer =
 * 1.** What does a flight attendant have to do?
 * 2.** What skills must a flight attendant have?
 * 3.** How much money does a flight attendant earn?

=__**1. About the job**__= = = = Summary = A flight attendant is in charge of the passengers needs and comforts. A flight attendant also serves food and drinks, and takes care of the passengers safety. Flight attendants may have to cross time zones depending on whether you are working domestic or international flights. = = = Tasks and duties =
 * a flight attendant must look after passengers' comforts, needs and safety throughout a flight
 * they are in charge of checking safety and emergency equipment before a flight, prepare and check the catering, bar and cabin before each flight
 * you also must direct passengers to their seats safely, stow away their luggage and greet passengers
 * flight attendants must demonstrate the safety procedures before a flight
 * serve and clear away foods and drink
 * keep in contact with other members of the flight crew
 * use their knowledge in first aid to help sick passenger
 * help passengers complete their international arrival documentation on international flights.

= Skills and knowledge =
 * flight attendants have to have hospitality skills for serving foods and drinks
 * first aid skills incase something happens to a passenger
 * they must also know how to operate emergency equipment
 * you must also have knowledge on the flight and the destination you will be going to, like knowing about tourist destinations in that country etc.

= Personal and Physical Qualities =
 * customer focused and friendly
 * able to work well in a team
 * efficient, organised, resourceful and alert
 * responsible, practical and professional
 * you have to be a good communicator, able to talk and interact with people from a range of cultures
 * be able to swim 50m, without help
 * pass a reach test and a medical exam
 * be reasonably strong, so you can carry heavy bags and emergency equipment
 * you also must have a certain amount of eyesight, in order to carry out emergency situations without glasses
 * for some airlines, you must be between 160cm and 185cm tall

=__**2. About the qualifications and conditions**__= = = = Secondary education- no. of years, qualifications, useful subjects = Flight attendants must have a minimum of three years secondary education. It is useful for a flight attendant to be fluent in other language for example French, German or Japanese.

= Teritary education- qualifications, useful courses = Some useful courses are tourism studies, aircraft operation and food and beverage service. = = = Useful experience = = = = Working Conditions =
 * It is useful for a flight attendant to have customer-service work
 * tourism or hospitality work
 * restuarant or catering work
 * to have worked as a nanny
 * nursing
 * travel agency work
 * work at altitude, cramped conditions, and usually on your feet
 * may work full time, part time, or temparorily
 * you might end up working on public events, or holidays and weekends
 * It also might include crossing timezones

= Hours and contacts with people = You may end up working up to 18 hours a shift. You could end up working 10-18 days away from your home, depending on whether you are working on international or domestic flights. Flight attendants must keep in contact with the pilot and the passengers during the flight.

= Pay and progression = Flight attendants get more or less money depending on how much experience they have. New flight attendants usually earn between $28,000 and $33,500 a year, also depending on whether they are working on domestic, Trans-Tasman or international flights. If you have three-five years experience you are expected to earn $40,000 to $45,000. Senior flight attendants, with 10 or more years experience are expected to earn $60,000 or more. = = = Related job(s) =
 * waiter/waitress
 * bartender
 * maitre d'hotel
 * check-in agent
 * tour guide

= Conclusion = I think I would enjoy seeing new countries and meeting new people. In this job I don't think I would enjoy having to handle dangerous situations, or if there was an emergency while flying. I rate my interest in this job high, higher than I did before completing this task on flight attendants.This job would match my qualities because I am able to work well in a team, I can be efficient and organised and responsible. I would need to develop my knowledge of the world and other languages. This job is likely to change it's requirements for the job, so if the popularity of the job goes up, they can choose people easier. []
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