Career in Hospitality

One of the important aspects of travel by air is concerned with making the journey of the passenger as much comfortable and safe. It is in this respect the Air hostess/Pursers play their role. 

This is a very promising career option with the vision of a smart, efficient lady in mind. Many young girls opt airhostess as a full-fledged career prospect because of the exciting experience of flying, visiting different places, interacting with different kinds of people on board and a very attractive pay package. Liberalization of air policies has increased the private operation of air services and this has created immense job opportunities in this field. Even though this career gives exciting experience it is not as easy as it seems. This is a highly demanding job which requires a lot of patience. To be more specific behind this career lays a strong conviction, commitment and hard work for learning the technical aspects of aircraft operation and skills to tackle difficult situations.

The air hostess is called the first person to welcome a passenger; her welcoming smile and greeting acknowledges every passenger. Inside the aircraft, she seems to be here, there and everywhere, greeting every passenger, guiding each to his or her seat, helping a passenger get settled, coordinating security personnel, giving directions as and when required and doing a myriad things. Basically, He/she’s on constant call all the time. 

Eligibility & Course Areas: Eligibility for an airhostess-training Programme is plus two/ or person pursuing graduation degree with a diploma/degree in Aviation / Hotel Management or Tourism Management. The applicant should be physically fit with a pleasing personality and good communication skills.

Job Prospects and Career options :  An Air Hostess has every chance to be promoted to the post of Senior Flight Attendant and then Head Attendant. Ads for recruitment normally appear in all major newspapers. 
Remuneration : In the beginning, depending on the airlines you are getting into, your salary and other allowance may ad up to Rs.16,000 to Rs.35,000(approx) or more per month.

TIPS OF BEING THE BEST AVIATION AND HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL

• Perfect your understanding of industry appropriate business attire using The Style Scale        System and define your own personal style
• Discover the psychological effect of color and use it to your advantage
• Implement the guidelines of confident dressing and dress for the position you want, not the one you have
• Package and promotion yourself through positioning and presentation
• Hone your image and impression management skills
• Cultivate exceptional business and social graces
• Discover your authentic voice, your speaking style
• Leverage the strengths of your speaking style
• Develop a clear, focused, and compelling core message
• Understand your audience and get the information you need
• Organize and write a speech that compels your audience to act
• Deliver your speech with maximum impact, deal with stage fright and convey passion and  credibility.
• Create and use (and not use) visual aids that enhance you as the speaker
• Survive and thrive during the question-and-answer period
• Develop a positive and lasting first impression

Prospects of the industry

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY FUTURE

The hospitality industry offers a career, progression and travel opportunities like no other industry. This is a truly global industry whose product has not reached maturity, the opportunities are ever widening for young people. The Challenge which  is being faced today ,is to get enough competent people to take charge.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN HOTEL INDUSTY

1. Front office Manager                         
2. House keeping In charge
3. Guest Relation Coordinator
4. HOTELS Marketing Manager
5. F&B Instructor
6. Tour Operators
7. Lobby Manager   etc…..             

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN AIRLINES/TRAVEL INDUSTY

1. AIRLINES: Air Hostess / Flight stewards Reservations, Ground Services, Marketing / Sales.                        
2. TRAVEL AGENCY: Travel professional      
3. TOUR PROFESSIONAL: Sales, Accounts, Finance & Visa Travel, Insurance, Passport.
4. HOTELS : Escort Service
5. SITE TRAVEL/AIRLINE: Air Ticket, CRS