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To want to be an Air hostess

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AirhostessMum · 10/03/2011 14:23

As a small child I always wanted to be an air hostess.
I ended up working in a different career and now I'm a SAHM(doesn't pay to go back to work).
I have 2 dc age 2.9y and 8m.
My OH is 13 years older than me and he's seen alot of the world and lived in very exotic places.
I would have to wait untill dc start school so I would be nearly 30(I know that's not old btw but wondered if it's too old to start doing this as a job)?
Also still haven't passed my driving test although have enough time I suppose for that!
I don't really want to go back into my old career.
Are there any mothers out there who combine this job with children?
Thankyou for readingSmile

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SluttySlutSlutOfTheSkies · 11/03/2011 20:42

happiestblonde - what a lovely story!

happiestblonde · 12/03/2011 18:23

Thanks :). My mother died about 15 years ago and my Father has never met anyone else which is incredibly sad but sort of beautiful

happiestblonde · 12/03/2011 18:26

I like real-life romantic films. My DP was my university tutor who I was wildly in love with for a year then on the day of my last exam he kissed me and we've been together since, he's more perfect than the fantasy and I'm watching him nap (long day, hangover) now knowing I'll probably love him more every minute for the rest of my life... love is amazing

ladydeedy · 12/03/2011 18:52

oh how romantic...
I just wanted to add, from a passenger point of view, that lots of the cabin crew if you fly long haul on BA do tend to be slightly more mature ladies (esp in club class) and that I personally really like that. They tend to treat you better, can tell if you want something before you need it, and seem to be more caring. They also seem to really enjoy their jobs! I know my colleagues and I always like to be looked after by these ladies - you dont feel like you're just being a pain or an intrusion!
Good luck. Dont forget also that as crew you can often get flights for your family at 10% of cost so you may be able to travel with your family and see some of the world together that way..

happiestblonde · 12/03/2011 20:32

yup, I still get flights for 10% ;)

shal80 · 18/03/2011 07:25

hey whatever u guys say I love being a part of this preofession...bcoz wat I hav had a g8 flying career with Air Arabia . I have had great experiences flying to different locations which no other job would have offered me. It is one of the best careers one can take up also the pay is preety good. Who else can pay you that well after 12th??

JessicaDrew · 18/03/2011 08:06

my DH would love me to have the Air hostess outfit from the Toxic video!!!!!!Shock

swedie · 18/03/2011 16:28

I used to fly for a big airline and also did their recruitment. I would not recommend doing the cabin crew course. It would be a waste of your money. The most important thing is having customer service experience and being able to demonstrate it. Airlines get over 150 applicants per job so filter applications on the smallest thing. Our reject pile had applications that were in the wrong colour ink, were folded too many times or looked messy. First impressions count! Also, look at airlines requirements, if they say over 5,2, weight at right bmi, speaks 2 languages and under 35, they mean it. You will go in the bin if you don't meet their requirements, whatever they are. Also you need to work at least a year before you'll be given a part time rota. Good luck.

wizzchick · 18/03/2011 16:40

I have conducted lots of employee research with cabin crew and all of them insist it's a lifestyle, not a job.

The travel opportunities are fab, esp.for long haul, and teamwork a key aspect of the job. If you enjoy customer service work then you should be in your element. The responsibilities for passenger safety is the most important part of the job, which many passengers are quite oblivious to. But it can be long hours, allowing for pre-flight check-ins and briefings, and plenty of colds/coughs etc picked up from passengers/the effects of working at altitude in a pressurised cabin environment. If you can negotiate with the rostering staff to get a roster that works for you, so much the better.

I've met a number of crew who manage a part-time role - and they all have someone to take over their child care while they are away - but many choose to opt for a job on the ground once they've had kids.

Good luck though, whatever you decide, and remember life is too short not to pursue your dreams :)

thebird · 18/03/2011 17:50

I have lots of friends aged 28-40 who are crew, mostly with BA. They all really love the job and it was all very glam pre children but its more of a struggle post children to balance everything with childcare etc. The only way these ladies (and gents) cope is that they are lucky to family that live nearby that are willing to step and stay with the kids while they are away. Without this or unless DH has a very flexible job it would be impossible i imagine. The hours are very unsocial and they are often away at weekends and in school holidays which is hard on the kids I think. But on a posititve note they do enjoy a few nights away from the housework and the DCs. Good luck

MaisyMooCow · 18/03/2011 18:56

Yeah, I was a trolley dolly many moons ago and their were a few mums who did it then. They worked part time so only did a couple of flights a week. You get your flight rota a month in advance giving you plenty of time to sort out your childcare.

When I did it you would be considered old at 30 and they would ground you to a desk job !! These days it's much fairer and the cabin are much older.

Rubena · 08/04/2011 18:25

AirhostessMum,
I've done the job for 12 years now (3rd airline) I'm due to go back in about 4-5 months as I'm on ML. I've not flown since having kids and not really sure how I feel about going back, but considering I work part time (2 quick trips a month so possibly only 6-8 days a month) I've been convinced by friends in the same situration to see how I like it as, they say it works. In answer to your question, you are not too old no, but you still start on the bottom of the bottom salary so can be hard unless you have the family support. It def isn't the job it once was and the money is rubbish but for the actual hours you put in it actually works out quite good if you look at it that way. I've been in it for the perks though really. I wouldn't do it full time with 2 kids so young though but that's just me. Good luck with your decision.

TrollyDolly1 · 08/04/2011 20:33

I am cabin crew and have a 3 year old. I love it. I don't think I could do any thing else. It is hard leaving ds but seeing his face light up on his twice a year, cut price holiday to Florida makes it worth while. A lot of the girls are mums, the general feeling is that, yes, it's hard to leave them, especially if they are I'll etc but, it gives you a bit of "me" time. I'm 29, have been flying since I was 23. I don't think you would be too old at all, although I would not waste your time or money on the course. Good luck!

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