Responsibility of An Air Hostess
An air hostess has many responsibilities on a plane. Air hostess typically do the following tasks:

Greets the passengers and guides them to settle down in their seats.
> attending a pre-flight briefing.
> Answering passenger questions during the flight.
> Serving meals and refreshments to passengers.
> Prepares flight report.
> Provides medical care to the passengers if needed.

Salary of an Air Hostess (Aviation)
As an air hostess, your salary will largely depend on the airline you are working with. On an average, air hostesses earn somewhere around 25,000 INR – 40,000 monthly [indicative] while the salary package for senior positions can be even higher upto 50,000 INR-75000 INR [indicative] for those working with domestic airlines. Further, private airlines offer high-salaried packages somewhere up to 2 Lakh to 3 Lakh per month [indicative].

Skills Required to Become an Air Hostess
Customer service is an integral part to succeed as an Air Hostess and requires a specific set of skills to carry out a variety of tasks under severe pressure. The idea is not only about knowing how to become an Air Hostess but to grasp the skills needed to fit into the job requirements.

Here is a list of skills, qualifications, and capabilities required to become an Air Hostess.

> Excellent interpersonal communication skills
> Detail-oriented and organized to work in a team.
> Empathetic behavior toward the elderly, children, and sick passengers.
> Calm and composed demeanor during stressful situations and emergencies like air turbulence, mechanical problems, etc to ensure that passengers are following safety procedures.
> Problem-solving skills.
> Ability to work with culturally diverse groups.
Professionalism
> Good physical conditions to handle erratic schedules like longer shifts, hefty tasks, etc.
> Quick thinking and good memory for working in a fast-paced and tight-spaced environment.

Selection Process
Here is a detailed step-by-step procedure and qualifications you need to follow to become an air hostess:

> Pursue Air Hostess training at a recognized cabin crew training institute or academy.
> Thoroughly research the airline you are interested in working with and look up their destinations.
> Read the career page of the airline’s website to understand more about the recruitment process and eligibility requirements.
> Ensure that your passport is up to date at least 12 months before expiry.
Be clear that you don’t have visa restrictions in any country.
> Having a minimum of 2 years of experience in a frontline job or customer-facing role is an added advantage.
> You should know where to apply and keep more available options.
> If you are shortlisted, then you will have to travel to the assigned venue for a face-to-face interview and GD.
> Moreover, there will be a clear drug test and background check.
> Qualifying the interview, you will get your entry ticket into your chosen training institute.

Courses – BBA Aviation (3 Years)
The degree course curriculum includes the management skills, emergency management, hospitality management, navigation skills, basic fundamental knowledge of aircraft and catering training.

Diploma in Airline & Traveling Management (1 Year)
This entry level course is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the Airline & Travel Tourism industry, as well as those wishing to familiarize themselves with Passenger Service, Travel Agencies, Airline Offices, Backoffices, etc.

COURSE CURRICULUM

ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF IATA                                                                     ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF UFTAA / ICAO
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS                                                                     TRAVEL TERMINOLOGY
AIRLINES RESERVATIONS using GDS/ CRS                                                      BAGGAGE
FARE CONSTRUCTION                                                                                     AIRPORT HANDLING
TRAVEL & WORLD GEOGRAPHY                                                                     TRAVEL AGENCIES
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Some of the well known and famous recruiters in Aviation are mentioned below:

SpiceJet      IndiGo      Lufthansa      Virgin Atlantic      Air India      Air Asia      Vistara      GoAir        Cathay Pacific      Qatar Airways      Emirates Airlines      British Airways