Long Time - No Posts

I stopped blogging here several months ago and took my posts to Facebook. But the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to continue with this site - but be more for those who are not on Facebook....

First things first - I am reactivating Rent-A-Stew. In the mid 1970's I started a company called Rent-A-Stew, this was a company that was started by three former airline stewardesses to place trained flight attendants on corporate aircraft. We stopped pushing forward when two things happened 1) I got a full time corporate flight attendant job 2) the investors thought it was a stupid idea and that no one would use the service! Guess I was thinking way in advance of what corporate aviation would want! Who knew???

So, as things progress with Rent-A-Stew, suggestions, ideas, openings and more will be available on this blog....

I just need to crawl with this before I can take off running!!!

Commercial singapore

Company Name: Air Alsie
Position: Cabin Attendant (Kaula Lumpur/Singapore)
Description: CABIN ATTENDANTE

Full Time Position/ Part Time Position

Operation will be based in Kuala Lumpur/ Singapore

Minimum education level required is high school
qualification or equivalent.

At least 1 year corporate flying experience / or 2 years First
Class in a major airline - The above mentioned experience is not
mandatory, however preferred.

Good understanding of exceptional high level of customer
service
Must be a responsible team player, as well as responsible
enough to work independently
To be highly flexible, team minded and able to perform well
under pressure.

Salary is according to your qualifications and work
experience.
Rotation Work 20/10
A good understanding & conversational skills of
English.Additional language is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to
work and communicate effectively with all levels of
management and employees.
Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional
image
Display a high degree of professionalism and integrity .
Promote goodwill by
being courteous, friendly and helpful to clients, managers
and fellow
employees
Have a genuine interest in food & beverages.
A good understanding of international cuisine. A
background in catering, is a plus
Right to have a second passport due to the nature of the job
Holds a valid driving license
Age 23-35 is preferred

Interviews will be held in July/August.

How to apply:

Your C.V shall include 2recent photographs (one full length
and one head-&-shoulder ) Photographs shall be less than
3 months old.


Address:


Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: www.alsie.com

VIP Russian Speaker

Company Name: London Executive Aviation (LEA)
Position: VIP Cabin Crew - Moscow based / Russian speaker
Description: Thank you very much for your interest in our company.

Cabin Crew interested in working for LEA must meet the
following requirements:

At least 2 years flying experience as a VIP Cabin Attendant
Fluent in English
Professional and friendly attitude
Ability to work independently
You must be extremely flexible, self-motivated, hard-
working and pride yourself on your exceptionally high
standard of service.

We currently have a vacancy for the following:
VIP Cabin Crew - Moscow based / Russian speaker

If you fit these requirements as well as the above, send a
CV and covering letter to ca@flylea.com

If you do not have the specific requirements for the current
position but wish to send a CV in to be kept on file for
future vacancies, please send it to ca@flylea.com along
with a covering letter.

Applications which do not meet the necessary
requirements for the role will not be considered. We will
contact you should we wish to discuss your application
further.

Address:
London Executive Aviation
Stapleford Airport
Stapleford Tawney
Essex, RM4 1SJ
United Kingdom

Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: http://www.flylea.com/about-lea/careers/cabin-crew.html

VIP STN

Company Name: Eurojet Aviation Ltd.
Position: Flight Attendant (based STN)
Description: Worldwide operations on Citation Sovereign.

Extensive VIP cabin service experience in similar operation
essential. (Ref. FC/FA/STN)

To apply please forward your CV along with a covering
email to recruitment@eurojet.eu.com

Address:
Eurojet Executive Jet Centre
Belfast Intl Airport
Belfast
BT29 4AB

Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: http://www.eurojet.eu.com/careers/

First Aid Instructor France

Company Name: ETOPS Flight Aviation Services
Position: Cabin Crew Department - First Aid Instructor (Toulouse, France)
Description: Posted on February 10th 2011

JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation training centre in Toulouse, seeking to develop its
cabin crew department, is looking for a proficient First Aid
instructor, fluent in English. Flying experience appreciated.
Independent contract.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their
application form online. Dedicated staff will contact you to
process your application.

DESCRIPTION DE L'OFFRE
Centre de formation aéronautique basé à Toulouse,
recherche pour son département personnel navigant
commercial, un formateur secourisme confirmé. Anglais
courant, expérience PNC appréciée. contrat auto-
entrepreneur.

Les candidats intéressés sont invités à cliquer ici afin de
remplir les informations nécessaires. Notre recruteur vous
contactera pour traiter votre candidature.

Address:
Parc de Lisieux - Bât C., 6 impasse de Lisieux, BP93138
31026 Toulouse cedex 3, France

Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: http://www.etops.fr/careers/current-job-opportunities/

VIP UK

Company Name: ExecuJet Europe
Position: VIP Cabin Attendant (Farnborough)
Description: We are looking for a Farnborough based:
VIP Cabin Attendant

This position requires, amongst others:
•At least 3 years experience as a VIP Cabin Attendant
•Corporate aviation / Airline experience as Cabin Attendant
•Fluent in English any additional language is a benefit
•Professional and friendly attitude
•Ability to work independently
•living near Farnborough is mandatory

Applicants should be highly self-motivated, extremely
flexible and responsible persons who enjoy working in a
team. Diplomatic behaviour under stress, intercultural
competence and excellent communications skills are
necessary.

Start of employment: as soon as possible

Suitable candidates meeting the above mentioned
requirements are kindly requested to forward their CV
including photographs via e-mail to:
crewapplication@execujet.eu.

Address:


Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: http://www.execujet.net/en/main/about-us/vacancies.aspx?vacancies[region]=0

Instructor EU

Company Name: Swiss Aviation Training Ltd.
Position: Trainers, "Product & Services Cabin Training" (Switzerland)
Description: The education and training of cabin staff of the Swiss
group to safety, quality and professionalism.
On behalf of SWISS Swiss Aviation Training Ltd. provides
comprehensive training services. For the successful
implementation of career-related courses vessels and
strengthen our experienced Team we are looking for:
Trainers (4-6), "Product & Services Cabin Training"

Tasks
· Training and further training of cabin staff in the areas of
on-board service, product knowledge, Working
procedures, passenger service and intercultural
communication. Later on the needs and inclination
Delivery of management courses (FA3 and M / C EU / INT).
· Learning processes of groups and individuals evaluate
and assist
· Using in the development and management of training
concepts, procedures and lesson course materials. Later
on the needs and inclination acquisition and support of a
specific field.
· Implementation and ensure the quality and service
standards as well as the corporate ethos of SWISS
· Close cooperation with internal and external interfaces,
particularly with our client SWISS.
· Execution of administrative activities in connection with
the course organization and their Implementation.

Requirements
· Cabin Crew Member / Maître de Cabine with tenure and
at least two years of flying experience

To agents
· joy and will to other knowledge, skills and abilities
· Communicative personality with strong interpersonal
skills
· Secure demeanor, impeccable manners and neat
appearance
• Team-oriented attitude, loyalty and integrity
· Pro-active, proactive and constructive way of working
· Self, resilience, flexibility
• Language skills in German and English (language
course) in spoken and written language from each other
Advantage
· Sound knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Outlook)
· "Cabin crew member with federally. Professional
identity "(professional examination) are of advantage
· Exemplary track record in SWISS

We offer
· Goal oriented training and education for professionals as
trainers
· Varied activities in adult education
• A dynamic and exciting environment and a motivated and
committed team of coaches
· Compensation under loan contract from Swiss
International Air Lines or permanent position at Swiss
Aviation Training Ltd.. with an additional contract from
SWISS-TEMP Employment mode
· Loan agreement (transfer to Swiss Aviation Training Ltd..)
For a fixed period of at least three months. During the
transfer the remaining cabin crew member in his
constantly previous employment with CCM SWISS under
the applicable employment agreement.
or
· Solid job at Swiss Aviation Training Ltd.., In combination
with contract-TEMP (20%) or TZV Agreement with SWISS
We would be delighted if we have piqued your interest in
the diverse and demanding task trainer.

For questions or further information please do not hesitate
to contact:
Andreas Thedy, Manager Cabin Services Product &
Training, andreas.thedy @ swiss-aviation-training.com
(or)
Pedro van der Nat, Director Head of Cabin Training
pedro.vandernat @ swiss-aviation-training.com

Your complete application documents, including photo
please send by mail no later than
15th July 2011 directly to:
Andreas Thedy
Swiss Aviation Training Ltd..
Product & Services Training ZRHSAT / OCB
PO Box
CH-8058 Zurich-Airport

Address:
Andreas Thedy
Swiss Aviation Training Ltd..
Product & Services Training ZRHSAT / OCB
PO Box
CH-8058 Zurich-Airport

Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: http://www.swiss-aviation-training.com/en/about-swiss-aviation-training/job-opportunities

Seniority LIsts

With all the hubbub going on about merging seniority lists on the CO-UA merger...many would like to see it be DOH. For the pilots that will not happen. It would not be fair for either work group. UA still has pilot on furlough (both voluntary and invol) but their DOH as senior to that of the junior CO pilots. So, UA will have to bring back the furloughed pilots and this could put CO pilots on the street...not fair. At UA it takes approximately 15-20 years to make it to left seat, at CO about 5....Doing DOH would drop some of those CO left seat folks to right seat thus bringing the UA folks to left seat pretty close to right out of furlough....not fair.

This deal is going to take forever to come to an agreement on seniority for the pilot group.

Continental and United

There is a conversation going on Facebook in a Flight Attendant chat about CO and UA. And how CO is ticked off that IAM lost in the union vote on which union would represent all the United flight attendants when the merger is final. AFA won! CO flight attendants are ticked.

Their deal now is that they think that the UA flight attendants on voluntary furlough should be the new hires at CO! Excuse me, these flight attendants have lots of seniority and will not go to CO to sit through weeks of training, then to sit reserve in EWR until they can go back to their REAL seniority at UA. Really generous of the CO flight attendant group!!

Let's see these vol furloughed flight attendants are probably in their 50's, waiting to see if there is a buyout option for early retirement when the merger is complete. Why would they even think of going to fly at CO and sit reserve in EWR. They are probably comfortable financially..I just don't see this happening. Let AFA have the union group...the only ones bitching about the vote are the CO flight attendants and IAM...sour grapes anyone?

New Site

There is a new site on Facebook where many of the corporate jobs will be posted. Also there is another Facebook site wher commercial jobs will be posted.

Corporate - corporate flyer dot net

Commercial - Airline Flight Attendant Room

Paramount Airways

In India needs 50 experienced cabin crew immediately. They are paying a whopping $900 a month... Apply online at their website!

Things for Free

I am a firm believer in passing on information for free. Why should I charge or take a "commission", "incentive" or "kickback"? I pay for sites that have job listing for flight attendants and then pass on the information. People tell me about jobs and I pass it on. Some agencies contact me and ask me if I know a flight attendant with a specific language or in a specific country. I pass on any information I have and absolutely will not take a referral fee.

I took a fee once and I felt guilty about it, I am tempted to write a check and send the fee back. But it has been well over a year and, well, I am not sure the person would understand or even still be at the same location. Guess it is time for me to check.

I will continue to post jobs and notes on this site, but please do not ask me for or offer me a "commission", pay it forward - do something for someone else...but please do not send me money. If you want a commission from me...I will gladly send it to your favorite charity...

Challenger 605 Europe

Orascomcrew@gmail.com is looking for a full time flight attendant. Does not specify EU passport just Shengen visa and able to enter all countries.

This person warms my heart!

In 2006 I took a contract job for a 135 operator in Florida. There was one other flight attendant working for this company, she had been there for a few months. I came on to train new flight attendants and fly on an as needed basis. Well this sweet young thing that was there was fresh out of high school, and an absolute know-it-all! I would say hi to her and she would ignore me. I would ask her a question and she would ignore me. I would compliment her on something an she would ignore me! For me this girl was the ultimate bitch. Then it came to the time when she needed recurrent trainin (I did not do her initial). During the recurrent I used the term bulkhead...and she asked me what that was! I asked her a few more questions about the plane and she had no clue. She had been flying for 1 year and had no idea of FAA regulations...(30 seat plane). I took my time with her, got her as up to speed as the company would allow based on timing and my contract pay....

I think she felt better after recurrent cuz she then started talking to me! A few weeks later the company let her go... I stayed in touch with her. She applied for a charter airline and the new Director of Ops sent all kinds of garbage to that airline insuring that she would not get the job. She didn't! I tried to help her get back on her feet after this rude play by the 135 operator.

Eventually she got a 121 job but that airline returned their 30 seat planes and she was out of work again. I got her on at another 135 carrier where I was doing the training (30 passenger plane). She stayed a year and moved on to another 121 carrier with jets. She is still there. I helped her get this job also.

So the end of my story is....to this day she calls me "grams"...she is a kid, I am an old lady..... There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING that I would not do for this person...(as long as it is legal). So, for her to read this, and for everyone to know...when I think about how our friendship evolved, how much I respect her, and how she will always warm my heart....there can be no better friendship than one that starts off rocky!! PVS - I will always be there for you...ALWAYS...

Getting Screwed Giving References!

I am reluctant to give references for people that I do not know personally. I am about to make it a personal policy that if I give you a reference and you turn around and screw it up...no second chances.

Example, I referred someone for a corporate job...told them what the pay was, hooked them up with my connection and advised them not to dicker on pay! What did they do? Tried to screw around with the pay...so this company comes back to me and asks why I referred that person!!!

Another example, I referred someone on another contract and they started the contract and then said they wanted more money! Don't do that. bad kharma! I will never give you a reference again....even though you are still my friend.

So, if you are not 1000% comfy giving a reference, don't do it.....My rant for today!

RAK Airways

Company Name: RAK Airways
Position: Cabin Crew
Description: Job Description
•Attending a flight briefing, during which crew members
are assigned their working positions for the upcoming
flight (crew are also informed of flight details, the schedule
and if there are passengers with any special
requirements, for example being diabetic or a nervous
flier - such information is vital to cabin crew members as it
enables them to react more quickly to any potentially
dangerous situations);
•Carrying out flight duties, including checking the safety
equipment, ensuring the aircraft is clean and tidy
•Ensuring that information in the seat pockets is up to date
and that all meals and sufficient supplies are on board
•Welcoming passengers on board and directing them to
their seats
•Demonstrating safety procedures and ensuring that all
hand luggage is securely stored away
•Checking all passenger seat belts are secure prior to
take-off
•Making announcements on behalf of the pilot and
answering passenger questions during the flight
•Serving meals and refreshments to passengers
•Selling duty-free goods and advising passengers of any
allowance restrictions in force at their destination
•Reassuring passengers and ensuring that they follow
safety procedures correctly in emergency situations
•Giving first aid to passengers where necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

•Minimum one year experience as a cabin crew member
•Good physical condition
•Minimum age 18
•Medically fit to meet Cabin Crew GCAA requirement
•At least 165 cm in height with weight in proportion
•Be able to swim 50 meters unaided
•Good communication and listening skills
•Competence in handling difficult situations and the ability
to remain calm under pressure
•Commercial awareness and sales skills;
•Flexibility in working unsocial hours on any day of the year
•Ability to work quickly and efficiently, often to tight time
constraints
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment

If you are interested in applying for this position, please
follow the process listed above along with a recent full
colour photo.

Please send us an updated resume together with a cover
letter to Cabincrewrecruitment@rakairways.com

Address:
Ground Floor, OMESTBuilding,
Oman Road, Al Nakheel, Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah

Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: http://www.rakairways.com/careers.asp

More on Training for Corporate Flight Attendants

Beyond and Above of Florida seems to offer the most for your money. Plus their training cost includes hotel! They also provide a 1 year FREE membership to www.flycontract.com. They include garnishing, plating, catering etc. This gives you a great start in in-flight service. There are other companies that provide more detailed service, but they do not provide emergency training. Beyond and Above needs to update their program and get closer to compliance with FAA regulations. Not sure what is missing, but I would like to see the underdog step up and compete. Hopefully they will step up and compete, only time will tell.



CAPS - Corporate Air Parts offers a one day emergeny only training class for a reasonable price, no bells and whistles here. If you check their website you will see that they do training for certain FAA locations. Again, this is emergency only...good place for recurrent on the west coast without paying thousands.

Corporate Training Continued....

So, there are 4 or 5 training companies in the USA that train corporate flight attendants. All are priced differently and offer some of the same modules but one offers more.

First there is FACTS - they seem to be the ones that are gobbling up all the little companies that try to work with corporate flight attendants. Other providers seem to join forces with FACTs in an attempt to create a monster training facility. For some, FACTS falls short.

Second there is Flight Safety - their big deal is training pilots and they have simulators in their Atlanta facility. Their instructors are almost all from the commercial side of flying but they are nice, friendly and offer a product to be proud of. But they still fall short of getting the best for your buck.

More to come!!!

Training

For those who know who I am and actually know me, I am pretty outspoken when it comes to specific topics. One concerns aircraft specific training for corporate flight attendants. My biggest complaint is the monopoly that a couple companies seem to have in this arena - They charge an astronomical fee for training and seem to have brain-washed large companies into believing that they are the only training facilities that should be accepted. This is totally wrong. First, if I am going to spell it out, In the USA the FAA does not require training for cabin servers (flight attendants) on part 91 or 135 aircraft if the aircraft has 19 seat or less. Even if you have had corporate flight attendant training you still are not permitted to operate any emergency equipment on the aircraft. They only way you may do this is if the aircraft operator has an in-house training program approved by the FAA. This means that the operator has submitted training material and manuals (ATOS) completed the SSI's and had the FAA review the complete operation of the company.

Considering that the FAA does not require training for 135 and 91 aircraft why are the operators so gung ho on these companies? All these training programs do is provide the student with information. BUT....if you have been (or are) a commercial flight attendant you already have the information on ditching, fires, equipment. What you are lacking is service training. Corporate services is in no way similar to commercial first class service.... More to follow!

Airlinair

Company Name: Airlinair
Position: Commercial Cabin Crew
Description: Airlinair is a French airline company, the first operator of ATR
42/72 aircrafts with a 25 aircrafts fleet, employs more than 470
persons and has a 100 million Euros turnover.

Commercial cabin crew

The cabin crew is composed of flight attendants and instructors.
During the flight, they must ensure the security and comfort of our
passengers.
Constantly paying attention to our customers, they provide
services on board: welcoming, notices, drinks and snacks
distribution…

Want to join our cabin crew staff? Our selection criteria are as
follow:
- you are under 21
- you can hold a current conversation in both French and English
- you must own the Training for Safety Certificate
- you must own an up to date physical and mental capability
certificate, obtained in one of the medical expertise centers listed
by the DGAC:More information

Apply online for Commercial cabin crew

Address:


Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Direct Link: http://www.airlinair.com/en/about_us/careers/company-jobs.php