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Flight Attendant = = = Summary: =

= My three questions: = Flight attendants make sure passengers travelling in an aeroplane are as safe and comfortable as possible. = 1.What qualifications do I need to get into this job - = To become a flight attendant you must: Be a New Zealand resident Be at least 18 years old Hold a current first aid certificate Hold a current passport without restrictions Pass aviation security clearance checks. Individual airlines may have additional entry requirements. For instance, some airlines have height restrictions or require flight attendants to be able to swim at least 50 metres.Most airlines require prospective flight attendants to be assessed as part of the interview process or complete a pre-employment training course. Once accepted for work on an airline, trainee flight attendants attend a training course and complete assessments before starting work as flight attendants.Each airline has its own training programme that helps flight attendants maintain and develop their skills and knowledge on the job. Some airlines incorporate training into each staff meeting, while others require staff to take part in an annual refresher course. Secondary Education Flight attendants usually need to have a minimum of three years' secondary education. It is also useful for flight attendants to be fluent in another language such as: Useful Experience Useful experience for flight attendants includes: = 2. What it the average yearly wage of this job ? = New flight attendants typically earn between $28,000 and $33,500 a year, depending on whether they are working on domestic, trans-Tasman or international flights. With three to five years' experience, flight attendants could expect to earn $40,000 to $45,000, plus allowances. Senior flight attendants with 10 or more years' experience may earn $60,000 or more. Flight attendants receive discounted travel benefits, and may also get meal, accommodation, uniforms and grooming allowances. Allowances increase as flight attendants gain more senior positions, and may be worth more than $15,000 a year = 3. What are my chances of getting a job as a flight attendant? = Job opportunities for flight attendants are average, due to competition for jobs. After a 10% dip in job numbers during the recession, the number of flight attendants increased by almost 5% between June 2009 and March 2010 (from 2,506 to 2,625) according to Department of Labour estimates. Increasing tourism numbers sees demand for flight attendants rise Opportunities for flight attendants are heavily influenced by the number of international visitors. Visitor numbers reached a record 2.5 million in the year to June 2010. The Ministry of Tourism expects the industry to keep growing, reaching almost 3 million visitors a year by 2015. Air New Zealand is the largest employer Most flight attendants work for Air New Zealand. There are also opportunities for other international airlines, or regional and corporate carriers. These include: = = = Sources of information: = Careers New Zealand website [|www.careers.govt.nz]
 * Cantonese
 * Fijian
 * French
 * German
 * Japanese
 * Mandarin
 * Samoan
 * Tongan.
 * customer-service work
 * tourism or hospitality work
 * restaurant or catering work
 * nursing
 * work as a nanny
 * travel agency work.
 * Jetconnect (Qantas subsidiary that flies trans-Tasman and international routes from New Zealand)
 * Jetstar
 * Virgin Pacific (flies trans-Tasman and New Zealand to Asia flights).

= Other Useful information: = = Working Conditions: =

may work on a temporary basis, part time or full time, and work shifts including evenings, public holidays and weekends, which may involve crossing time zones work at altitude, often in cramped conditions, spending a lot of time on their feet work in conditions which can be uncomfortable or dangerous, and may have to deal with stressful or difficult situations may be rostered up to 18 hours a shift, and may spend up to 10 to 18 days away from home, depending on whether they are working domestically or internationally.

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Physical Requirements
Depending on the airline, flight attendants may need to: .
 * be between 160cm and 185cm tall
 * pass a reach test and medical exam
 * have a certain standard of eyesight in order to carry out emergency procedures without glasses
 * be able to swim 50m unaided
 * be reasonably strong because they may have to lift heavy bags and emergency equipment.

= Conclusion: = What would you enjoy about this job and what would i not enjoy? I would enjoy Serving people food, and i would enjoy travelling to places around the world, I wouldnt enjoy it if something happened to some one, eg. heart attack, Asthma attack, Epiliptic Fit.

How do I rate my interest in this job now? In Between High and Low.

How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests? I would fit my intrests well as i am willing to work in the tourisum industrie, It says that with most airlines you have to be between 160cm and 185cm in height, so that my affect me in some ways.

What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? I will need to develop my Health skills and get a health certificate. Before i can get into this job.

How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me? Ther could be more people flying, more planes being built and maybe more airlines opening this would give me a wide range of job