Flight attendant, Kaitaurima rererangi
Also known as
- Cabin crew member, air steward, air stewardess, air host, air hostess, airline steward
Flight attendants provide services to passengers so they are safe and comfortable on flights. They may explain safety procedures, serve food and respond to emergency incidents.
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$25 to $43
Most common
$57
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Flight attendants
- usually work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- usually work in airports, aircraft and may travel nationally and internationally
- may work in cramped or hazardous conditions
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
- Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
- Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems.
- Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
- Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.
- Assist others during emergencies.
- Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.
- Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
- Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
You need to train on the job to become a flight attendant.
You need
- to complete a training course
- to have at least 18 months' experience in a customer-facing role
- to pass ability tests
- to pass a security check
- to pass a medical assessment
- to be able to swim 50 metres in under 2 minutes and tread water for 1 minute
You may need
- to be over 18 years old
- to have a valid passport
- a New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Flight Attendant) (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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