Who is an Air Hostess?
An air hostess commonly called flight attendants, or stewardess, is a someone who tends to passengers on a flight.
One of the basic requirements needed to become a flight attendant is education. Most airlines will often need an air hostess to possess at least a tertiary degree in any field of study. However, preference is given to graduates of hospitality, tourism or management-related courses.
Aside from your degree, you’ll also be required to enrol in an aviation training school. In most instances, applicants are sponsored by the airline in an aviation training school after recruitment. Importantly, even without a degree, you can become a flight attendant, however, you need to take some basic training courses.
Age and Marital Status
Before you can become an air hostess in Ghana, you’re required to be at least 18 years of age. The recruiting airline or air hostess academy can also decide their age limit.
Similarly, most airlines pay close attention to marital status. Some Airlines prefer their cabin crew members to be unmarried. This doesn’t mean that married women are not eligible to become flight attendants.
Physical Standards
The physical attribute might not be the most important requirements for becoming a flight attendant, however, it is necessary. The minimum height of an air hostess should be 5ft 2 inches or 157 cm. You can also calculate your body mass index.
Medical and Fitness
You must be in a good medical condition to be offered a job as an air hostess. Candidates must also be mentally sound. Eyesight must be 6/9.
You should not be suffering from any major illness and must be within the recommended weight.
Some of the requirements for international flight attendants include the following:
Fluency in at least two foreign languages.
The fact that you are a Ghanaian gives you an advantage as English is our official language. However, you need to be fluent in both spoken and written English language. In addition, it is important that you learn a foreign language such as French or Spanish.
How to Become an Air Hostess in Ghana?
Educational Qualifications.
Age and Marital Status.
Physical Standards.
Fluency in at least two foreign languages.
A valid international passport.
You must have undergone training in surviv