An Air Hostess is responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers on both national and international flights.
Personal Competencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Physical stamina
• Empathy and compassion
• Problem solving abilities
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's in Air Hostess Training/ Aviation/Hospitality and Travel Management/Travel and Tourism Management/ International Airline and Travel Management or any related subject OR
Complete a Bachelor's in Air Hostess Training/Aviation/Hospitality and Travel Management/Travel and Tourism Management/lnternational Airline and Travel Management or any related subject, followed by a Master's in the same or allied field OR
Pursue a Diploma or Certficate Course in Air Hostess Training/ Crew/Flight Attendant Training/ Aviation and Hospitality Management/Aviation Customer Care/Hospitality and Travel Management or any other related subject Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This list of institutes which offer Air Hostess training is indicative only GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Annai Indira Air Hostess Training Academy, Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu
2. Periyar University, Periyar
3. Aditi Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
1. Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, across India
2. Western India Institute of Aeronautics (WIIA), Guiarat
3. Flywheel Aviation Academy, Nagpur
4. Aptech Aviation Academy, Kolkata
5. PTC - Aviation Academy, Bengaluru
6. The Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai
7. Universal Aviation Academy, Chennai
8. Center for Civil Aviation Training, New Delhi
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000-3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS • National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, IJGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit'
*(AvaiIabiIity of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Commercial airlines
Work Environment: It is a field job. Travel is an important aspect of the Job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week with a maximum of 65 hours in 7 consecutive days.
Expected Growth Path
Trainee ➝ Flight Attendants and Travel
Stewards ➝ Head Flight Attendant
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Air Hostess ranges between INR 17,000-1,50,000* or more per month.
Gopika Govind became the first Scheduled Tribe woman to fly as an air hostess in Kerala in September 2022. She has a Master's in Chemistry following which she opted for a Diploma in IATA (Indian Aviation Training Academy) customer service care at Dream Sky Aviation Training Academy in Wayanad.*
AIR HOSTESS/PURSER
NCS Code: 5111.0300 | OLH002• Excellent communication skills
• Physical stamina
• Empathy and compassion
• Problem solving abilities
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's in Air Hostess Training/ Aviation/Hospitality and Travel Management/Travel and Tourism Management/ International Airline and Travel Management or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's in Air Hostess Training/Aviation/Hospitality and Travel Management/Travel and Tourism Management/lnternational Airline and Travel Management or any related subject, followed by a Master's in the same or allied field
OR
Pursue a Diploma or Certficate Course in Air Hostess Training/ Crew/Flight Attendant Training/ Aviation and Hospitality Management/Aviation Customer Care/Hospitality and Travel Management or any other related subject
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This list of institutes which offer Air Hostess training is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Annai Indira Air Hostess Training Academy, Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu
2. Periyar University, Periyar
3. Aditi Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
1. Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, across India
2. Western India Institute of Aeronautics (WIIA), Guiarat
3. Flywheel Aviation Academy, Nagpur
4. Aptech Aviation Academy, Kolkata
5. PTC - Aviation Academy, Bengaluru
6. The Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai
7. Universal Aviation Academy, Chennai
8. Center for Civil Aviation Training, New Delhi
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000-3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, IJGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit'
*(AvaiIabiIity of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Commercial airlines
Work Environment: It is a field job. Travel is an important aspect of the Job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week with a maximum of 65 hours in 7 consecutive days.
Trainee ➝ Flight Attendants and Travel
Stewards ➝ Head Flight Attendant
The approx. salary of an Air Hostess ranges between INR 17,000-1,50,000* or more per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/re-search/lN/Job=Flight_Attendant/Salary
Experts from the field
Gopika Govind became the first Scheduled Tribe woman to fly as an air hostess in Kerala in September 2022. She has a Master's in Chemistry following which she opted for a Diploma in IATA (Indian Aviation Training Academy) customer service care at Dream Sky Aviation Training Academy in Wayanad.*
Source: https://nmw.newindianexpresscom/good-news/2022/sep/OV12-year-old-dream-comes-true-kerala-tribal-girl-becomes-air-hostess-2493590.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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