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Old 06.09.2009, 21:37
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I am looking for job advice, please... [flight attendant]

Hello!
I am 25 years old and I applied for airhostess in a charter company.

Can anyone give me some advice? Is it concidered agood job? Is it well payed?

I have been working the last 5 years, but I never worked in a flight company. I don't know if they will hire me yet, but i need some tips.

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Old 06.09.2009, 22:11
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Re: I am looking for job advice, please... [flight attendant]

I suppose that depends on the alternative. What are you doing now? If you're unemployed, then I would seriously be taking the job, considering it's not easy finding the perfect job at the moment, at least to see if it's for you.
If you don't earn much now, or you have a dead-end or or or sort of job, then it's can't be much worse.

I think you could even enjoy it.

Having said that, my sister-in-law got hired and only stayed on for a few months. The schedule sucked and the pay was not worth it. She missed her old life.
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Re: I am looking for job advice, please... [flight attendant]

are you Greek? I saw your location says Greece

I am a Greek leaving in Basel so I could give you more info based on pros and cons comparing to Greece.

I would take the job, you have nothing to loose and if you do not like it then you just quit. Except if you have another offer at the moment.
You can pm me if you want with more details of the job and maybe i can give you an advice. about salaries i do not know what this type of job is paying
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Re: I am looking for job advice, please... [flight attendant]

Hello,
I am a Turkish, who os married swiss Turkish. I need work advice. I have been here for 6 months. I am living in Fribourg.
I used to work Architec office in Ankara as a personel assistant. I was so good in my job. I have degree in Tukish universty.
I am also continue universty to learn French.
What do you advice for me ? what can I do ?
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Old 10.09.2009, 20:29
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Re: I am looking for job advice, please... [flight attendant]

Hi, you say you may have a job with a "charter" company. If its private charter (business & executive aircraft) then you are on a good path. Normally these FA's work around 10-12 days a month and you should be available within an hour to go and its good pay, just you should try to have some way of keeping reality as private jets, high profile pax and only 1 to 6 or maybe 10 of them at a push plus luxury hotels etc…. then back to your 2 room flat in whereverikon can mess with your head. The more commercial charters with hundreds of pax can be tough as the pay doesn’t really compensate your commitment - but its more planed and allows you to organize your life a little better. Its all fun for a while – enjoy!
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Re: I am looking for job advice, please... [flight attendant]

no first-hand experience but a few friends in the 'business'...

some people can hack the flying stuff, and some people can't - usually you will know within a few months if you can cope with airsickness, unplanned emergencies, and the general working conditions...
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