Air Hostess Job For Female 12th Pass, 10th Pass

(This is a sample Air Hostess Job Description template which you can modify and use for your postings on portals, job boards, etc.)

Job brief

As part of our ongoing efforts to increase our workforce, we are looking for qualified and experienced Air Hostesses to join our team. We would be pleased to have you on board if you are a pleasant-looking, well-spoken individual with excellent customer servicing skills. We offer loads of opportunities for career growth and best-in-industry remuneration.

(Give an intro on your airlines, perks, and career growth possibilities to attract the best talent.)

Responsibilities of Air Hostess

• Ensure all passengers are seated and have fastened their seatbelts
• Make sure the main door is secure on flights
• Instruct passengers on the various safety procedures
• Demonstrate the use of oxygen masks
• Help out with evacuation procedures during emergency landings
• Ensure that all cabin equipment is in working condition
• Manage passengers and maintain calm during emergencies
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Distribute pillows, magazines etc. before takeoff
• Offer assistance for special passengers like toddlers and elders
• Report any untoward incidents during flights (like medical emergencies, for example)
• Help out with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid

Skills required for Air Hostess

• Should be a good swimmer
• Excellent eyesight
• Strong command over English and regional languages (according to the area covered by the aircraft)
• Customer orientation (capacity to adapt to different cultures)
• Should have a valid passport
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Should be a team player
• Shook be able to maintain calm under pressure
• Should be good-mannered
• Excellent physical fitness (Air Hostesses are usually expected to be slim and pretty)
• Should have a clear and audible voice
• Should be presentable and have good interpersonal skills
• Should be unmarried (some airlines do not have this condition)
• Flexible (to handle odd work hours and unexpected situations)

Education and Training required

Usually, candidates are required to hold at least a high school degree or GED to be eligible for air hostess jobs. Preference is given to those with a degree in hospitality, communications, or related fields. International Air Hostesses are expected to learn foreign languages. According to the BLS, air hostesses are expected to get certified by the Federal Aviation Administration after completing training spanning three to six months..

The good

• Loads of job opportunities (There is a constant demand for qualified Air Hostesses)
• Stimulating (you get to travel the world and meet new people from diverse cultures on a regular basis)
• You can enjoy plenty of free time (on air, though)
• No dearth of prospects for career growth (experienced Air Hostesses can quickly move on to senior positions and ground-based roles)
• You do not have to bother about the attire you are going to wear for work (a uniform is provided)
• People skills gained as an air hostess are useful for future managerial roles

The Bad

• Odd work hours (Can be stressful and cause a lack of sleep)
• You are expected to stay friendly irrespective of how some grumpy passengers behave
• It is not easy to maintain work-life balance (you spend a lot of time away from family)
• You get bored after a few years (caused by repetitive, monotonous work)