I really want to fulfill my dream of flying in the sky — a beautiful flight attendant blogger teaches you how to become a cabin crew member

▲ Becoming a cabin crew member for an airline is the dream of many. (Photo / Reporter Chen Ruizhong, the same below)

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Recently, with the drop in oil prices and increasing market demand, various airlines have been offering high salaries and frequently recruiting new cabin crew talent. As a result, many people interested in becoming cabin crew often wonder, “How can I pass the cabin crew exam?”

Zoe, a current flight attendant who also runs a blog,"The Daily Life of a Flight Attendant,"not only regularly shares her personal life on the blog but also offers her advice for readers interested in becoming cabin crew, hoping to help more people fulfill their dreams of flying.

▲ Zoe, the admin of "The Daily Life of a Flight Attendant." (Photo / Provided by Zoe)

"I Want to Be a Flight Attendant: How Do You Become One?"(Photos and text / Authorized use by Zoe)

Many people ask
I want to be a flight attendant, how should I prepare?
Or
My girlfriend wants to be a flight attendant, how should she prepare?
Someone even asked me: I want my daughter to become a flight attendant, how should she prepare?
I asked: How old is your daughter?
The cute mom said: She’s only eight years old now.
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Dear friends, please read my blog carefully, okay okay okay?
Please stop asking me the same questions over and over again — sigh~
(Sorry guys~ I get the same questions every single day, like clockwork~~~)

First of all,
Let me clarify — I’m not a flight attendant.
I’m a cabin crew member.
(You might wonder why the fan page is called "The Daily Life of a Flight Attendant" — it’s just that ‘flight attendant’ sounds friendlier)
We are certified cabin crew who have undergone emergency evacuation training.
We also have to pass strict annual retraining exams.
We’re not just waitresses who ask if you want coffee or tea.
So we’re not here to play the lady in the air.
We are the professionals who will get you out of the plane in case of an accident.
So first of all, please realize that this is a professional career.

▲Peach Aviation flight attendant.

To become a flight attendant
Let’s start with appearance
Because many external factors are fixed and unchangeable conditions
For example, height used to be required to be over 160cm, but now you just need to be able to reach the overhead bin
It’s best if you’re also physically strong
Because this job is really tough
There are many things you wouldn’t know when flying as a passenger
And from time to time, there will be passengers who are stronger than you asking you to carry extremely heavy luggage
(Even if you’ve never lifted anything that heavy in your life)
Or maybe normally it’s your boyfriend who carries your bags and heavy items for you~ (this is true!)
But once you enter this profession~
Please be prepared to be like Iron Man
And after a few years, you’ll have developed a set of occupational diseases
Even though carrying luggage is purely out of the flight attendant’s goodwill
There is absolutely no rule that flight attendants are obligated or responsible for helping passengers with their luggage
Yet you’re still expected to do it as a matter of course
You still have to smile and say: Okay！I’ll help you with it

Next
Many people ask: Do you have to be very beautiful?
Actually, I think it’s fine as long as you don’t look too fierce
(Please never show me your photo album and ask: Do I look suitable?)
You don’t have to be super beautiful
And the key is that the impression you give is friendly
If you naturally have a more stern look
No problem, then we suggest you practice good makeup skills
That can work too
The most important thing is “friendliness”
Also, what’s important is
Don’t forget during the interview
A smile is the best makeup
Next, if you have visible tattoos on your body
It’s recommended that you cover them up if possible
After all, you’re not applying to be in some dragon-phoenix troupe or anything
For appearance, just aim for something comfortable and presentable

▲Airline cabin crew recruitment interview venue.

Next,
Regarding nearsightedness,
As long as your corrected vision is 1.0, that’s fine
And you can get laser surgery
As for physical health, as long as you don’t have any major illnesses, it’s okay
This is because the conditions in the air are very different from those on the ground
Such as high-altitude pressure
It’s basically working in a demanding environment
So the stronger and healthier your body is, the better
This goes for any job — a healthy body is the foundation of work
Especially for cabin crew, who must cope with issues like jet lag
This is for your own good
Then there’s the issue of scoliosis — since I don’t have it
I’m not sure what degree is unacceptable, so you’ll have to ask the aviation doctor

OKAY
Next,
In terms of inner personality,
If you’re not overly shy or antisocial
Enjoy helping others
Are cheerful and lively
And most importantly, have a passion for service
Then this job is well suited for you
Of course, if you have a princess complex,
Are lazy and hard to get along with
Of course, you can also come in.
But this circle is small.
Before long, you’ll become well-known.
If possible,
your personality should be independent and your resilience strong.
Because when you’re out there on your own,
you might be in a bad mood or not feeling well physically,
and your emotions can become quite fragile.
This issue is probably something only people in this line of work understand.

▲Flight attendants need to perform various service tasks at high altitudes.

It’s indescribable in words—just wait until you get in and worry about it then.
In terms of language skills,
it’s best if your English is good.
Because it reduces communication issues at work.
You need a TOEIC score, and a good score can give you an advantage.
But actually, as long as your English is communicable, you can pass the threshold.
Having a third language is also great.
It makes work more convenient.
And it can also give you extra points.

Then,
next are the interview tips shared by the examiners from our cohort.
Basically, the first impression is very important.
It’s pretty much set within the first 30 seconds of you walking through the door.
Then they’ll look at your appearance and mentally estimate how articulate you might be.
For example: you’re very beautiful, so the examiners have high expectations of you—but as soon as you speak, your delivery is poor —> big deduction.
You look average, the examiners don’t expect much, but as soon as you speak, your delivery is good and your English is fluent —> big bonus.
In other words, please make sure your actual ability matches your appearance.
At least your conversation shouldn’t be too bad.

▲“First impression” is key in the interview.

So, what do you need to prepare for the interview?
Seriously
The examiner is a person — they can ask whatever they want, so apart from the self-introduction, you can’t prepare for anything else
Just wear a neat suit
Keep your hair tidy
Short hair is fine too
No need to be overly nervous

Finally, let me share my own exam tips
Truth is, I didn’t really prepare much
I was pretty lucky
I never even thought I’d become a flight attendant in my life
Back in university, I was set on going into the media industry
I really wanted to be a journalist or a film director
But a classmate said we should all go take the flight attendant test together
I thought it might be kind of fun
And getting interview experience would be good too
Purely because flying abroad without having to buy a ticket sounded amazing～～
So I went in with a relaxed mindset
(But turns out, it was nothing like what I imagined!!)
BTW, but it’s still a great job

From someone who’s been through it
Go into the interview relaxed, just think of it as playing house
Be serious about it～but I have to tell you: don’t take it too hard
Even though this job is amazing
Not getting it isn’t the end of the world
It doesn’t mean your life is suddenly ruined
You’re still amazing!!
Flying is joyful
Maybe you see on my FB every day where I’ve gone or what delicious food I’ve eaten
But on the flip side, the hardships are something only I understand
No one posts their struggles and sorrows on FB
(NL)(Most of the time I write things that no one else can understand)
(NL)(So don’t think this job is as easy and fun as you imagine)
(NL)(It’s really exhausting!!!)
(NL)(If there’s a chance, I’ll share more next time Up)
(NL)(Thanks everyone, the above are my own irresponsible words)
(NL)(Hope it helps those kids who want to become flight attendants)
(NL)(Wish all the girls with a passion for service a smooth takeoff Up)