Time for some training! So, you are not sure what type of training you will need or how it compares to the commercial side of aviation. For starters, there are some very big differences. Please be aware that the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) do not require that a flight attendant be assigned to an aircraft with fewer than 20 seats…
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Entering Business Aviation: Types of Aircraft
The jets that people fly in corporate aviation are usually a lot smaller than those found with the airlines. Exceptions to the rule are Boeing’s BBJ and Airbus’ Corporate Jet, both of which are based on some of the smaller types of aircraft marketed to the airlines. A corporate flight attendant is typically utilized on a “cabin class” aircraft. They…
Entering Business Aviation: Tips on Finding Work
I will not pretend that this is the easiest topic to write about. In fact, my knowledge of how one finds work as a private flight attendant is based chiefly on what others have shared with me. You can find some useful tips within the many threads written on the Corporate Flight Attendant Community message boards, but to save you…
Entering Business Aviation: Crafting a Resume
Writing a rsum can be one of the most daunting parts of any job search. Quite frankly, it is one of the most important elements in helping you finding work. A good rsum can ease doors open while a poorly written one will certainly shut these very same doors. In aviation, there are certain things that must be included in…
Entering Business Aviation: Pay Rates for Flight Attendants
Pay. You know that aviation pays better than commercial, in most cases a lot better, but you aren’t sure what the going rate is for a corporate flight attendant. It might surprise you to learn that pay rates vary widely depending on the type of account, your location, your responsibilities, experience, and more. Over the years I have discovered that…
Beauty Pageants Should You Enter Your Child In One
Are you the parent of a toddler or an elementary school aged child? If you are, have you ever thought about entering your child in a beauty pageant? If you are like many other parents, there is a good chance that the thought has at least crossed your mind before, but it is a good idea? When it comes to…
Meditation
Researchers ar beginning to unfold the secrets to speculation –an ancient practice that yields modern-day benefits. In the highlands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, citizenry looking at liveliness differently. Upon entering the local Buddhist monastery, there is a spectacular sculpture the size of a large oak. The intricate carving of clouds and patterns painted in powerful colors. But as soon as…
College Scholarship Search
For some, entering college is hard enough but with all financial obligations you and your family have been going through, there is no doubt that entering college is much more difficult. On the average, a median college and university charges $20,000 a year per student. That would not cover other personal expenses for the whole school year. For this reason,…