When you travel by plane, have you noticed that the aircraft has a huge physical structure and collaborators to make your trip as pleasant as possible? Generally, the staff are friendly and are there to help and clear up any doubts passengers may have.
The stewardess, for example, is a professional who is responsible for passenger safety, comfort and peace of mind during flight.
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Have you ever stopped to think about the professional perspective of this role? Your wages, your career? Find out now all about this profession that lives in the air. It is a great option for anyone who wants learn other languages, likes to travel and doesn't want to go to college to earn a satisfactory salary.
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What are the initial requirements to be a stewardess?
The profession of air hostess does not require a higher degree,
but you have to go through professionalizing process of training and specific exams in the area. The training lasts, on average, 5 months. When the course period comes to an end, it is necessary to take a test, which assesses the qualifications to enter the job market.Therefore, among the requirements must be:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Have completed high school;
- Comply with the Theoretical and Practical Instruction Program established in the Flight Attendant Course Manual and be approved in a course approved by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC);
- Pass the ANAC examination board;
- Have a valid 2nd class Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA).
How much does a stewardess earn?
There is no fixed salary for this profession. Stewardesses earn according to the size of the company, area in which it provides its services, length of experience, the class served (economy class or first class) and the type of flight (domestic or international).
According to the job site catho, the average salary of these professionals is set at BRL 3,716.00, ranging from BRL 3,000 to BRL 5,000
The filter used obeys the following rules:
- Trainee: professional with up to 2 years in the position;
- Junior: from 2 to 4 years old;
- Full: from 4 to 6 years;
- Senior: from 6 to 8 years old;
- Master: over 8 years.
A Trainee Stewardess earns on average BRL 2,133.30, a Jjunior has a salary of R$ 2,203.58, The level full receive about BRL 2,395.51, O Senior has an average salary of R$ 2,402.07, the professional with Master experience in the position within the company wins BRL 2,270.72 per month.
How much does a stewardess earn for each airline?
According to data released by the LoveMondays website, there are differences in the salaries of stewardesses according to the airline they work for, see the main ones:
- LATAM Airlines Group: R$6,072.00;
- Azul Linhas Aéreas: BRL 4,613.00;
- Gol Linhas Aéreas: R$5,033.00;
- Avianca: BRL 4,160.00;
What are the duties of a stewardess?
- Check safety equipment;
- Check and offer food and overnight material;
- Receiving and directing passengers to their seats;
- Check the correct positioning of seats and seat belts;
- Transmit flight information to passengers;
- Respond to requests from passengers and crew;
- Ensure safety on board.
What should a stewardess have?
- Minimum height of 1.58 m (for women) and 1.65 m (for men);
- Not having visible tattoos and piercings;
- Have a good presentation;
- Be in good physical condition;
- Fluent English (mainly in cases of international flight;
- Communication capacity;
- Self control;
- Not having a routine;
- Emotional balance;
- Need to worry about appearance, as this professional deals with;
- Attendance to passengers, so it is important to always be well-groomed;