Working as an air hostess in the world is a dream come true for many people. Jetting off to numerous exotic destinations and meeting new people from diverse cultural backgrounds is a plus. In fact, interacting with the wealthy, influential, and famous is the norm. We do not forget the bountiful salary and allowances.
This is one of the most profitable jobs in Kenya. The
minimum salary for a fresh graduate in this field is Ksh40,000 minus allowances
in major airlines, such as the Kenya Airways. Many look at those beautiful
girls with perfectly clad gears, sultry smiles and aspire to be like that one
day. Air hostesses are normal women, but cabin crew comprises of all the people
working in a flight.
Duties of an air hostess
- Welcoming all passengers on board and ensuring that they are well seated
- Ensuring all security and safety measures are adhered to
- Ensuring all expected passengers are on board
- Serving meals and drinks in some airlines, not all of them offer this service.
- Answering any inquiries from the passengers on board
Requirements for Becoming an air hostess in Kenya
- Character/Personality
You require to have a friendly, outgoing personality. This
will make communications among passengers much easier. Confidence is
additionally a requirement. You must continually walk with your head held
straight.
2. Great physique
As an air hostess in Kenya, you are the image of the
airline. Therefore, beauty is of utmost importance. Probably, you’ve already
seen how perfect those flight attendants are. The airline has to uphold the
international measures of beauty.
Weight and height are likewise a consideration. You need to
be at least 5ft2 or 157cm. The weight should additionally be proportional to
height. Therefore, physical fitness should be the first priority if you want to
pursue this career.
3. First aid knowledge/swimming
Accidents are a common occurrence in life. As an air
hostess, the knowledge in first aid servicing is very important. An accident
may happen with a passenger, and you’d be required to offer assistance.
There is additionally the fact that planes have issues
sometimes. Swimming is a survival mechanism in case the plane plunges or makes
an emergency landing in the middle of an ocean. Well, if you will still be
alive in this scenario, swimming will come in hand.
4. Medically fit
Mental and physical health is a necessity. An airline won’t
employ at all you if they find out you’re not mentally fit. Your vision needs
to also be good, 6/6 or 6/24 in both eyes.
5. Language
A flight attendant requires to be proficient in English
language. It is the number one most widely spoken language across the globe.
Other languages are also an added advantage. A person with a mastery of several
languages has an advantage over those who only know one or two languages.
6. Education
Like several other professional careers, this similarly
requires education. This course usually takes a minimum of 3 months. Your
beauty, confidence, skills, and also health need to be matched with
training.
Institutions/ colleges offering cabin crew and air hostess
training include:
- Career
Training Center
- Regional
Aviation Training
- Kenya
Aeronautical College
- Kenya
Utalii College
- Trans-Eastern
Airlines Aviation College, Airport Campus
- Nairobi
Aviation Institute
- Mombasa
Aviation Training Institute
- The
Kenya Airways Pride Center
- Skytech
Aviation College
- Skyways
Aviation Training Institute
- Strathmore
University
- Daystar
University
The qualifications differ depending on the school, and so
does the duration of the study.
Conclusion
Taking the program does not guarantee the job. If it is a
dream for you, then giving up won’t be an easy option, even if it takes time.
Other airlines want their hostesses to be unmarried, or if married, they should
not get pregnant while serving. If they get pregnant while employed, they are
fired immediately that it is discovered. The older you get, the fewer
uncertainties of becoming an air hostess. They prefer young, agile girls.
Airlines will additionally not employ anyone under the age of 18.