| Time for some training! So, you are not sure what | | | | will be jammed pack and should include the following: |
| type of training you will need or how it compares to | | | | food handling and service; emergency training including |
| the commercial side of aviation. For starters, there are | | | | inflight emergency, medical and defibrillator/AED |
| some very big differences. | | | | training; extensive classroom time to include: |
| Please be aware that the Federal Aviation Regulations | | | | decompression, hazardous materials, firefighting, |
| (FARs) do not require that a flight attendant be | | | | passenger briefings, ditching, and more. Some |
| assigned to an aircraft with fewer than 20 seats | | | | programs include make-up consultations, food and |
| onboard. With that being said, it is a good idea -- | | | | wine pairing, résumé writing, and other |
| regardless of federal regulations -- for the person who | | | | topics. While each can be helpful consider how much |
| is in charge of the cabin area to have adequate | | | | of the program's schedule is geared toward core |
| training. | | | | topics vs. peripheral issues. |
| There are quite a number of programs out there that | | | | Who do I recommend? Well, that is a touchy subject. |
| train or claim to train business flight attendants. Some | | | | As mentioned previously, training is not a legal |
| programs are excellent while others are awful. Caveat | | | | requirement therefore program curriculum can vary |
| emptor -- let the buyer beware -- is the siren call for all | | | | widely. When talking with training operators, be |
| of you seeking training. Do not be lulled by a low price | | | | prepared to ask a lot of questions, read their website, |
| as anyone can say they offer training, but will it get | | | | obtain their literature, and shop wisely. The two longest |
| you work? Will it be recognized by the companies | | | | running and most well know programs are operated |
| doing the hiring? Is the program accepted by the | | | | by FlightSafety International and FACTS/AirCare; most |
| FAA? These are some of the things you need to | | | | charter and private operators prefer their training. |
| uncover as you do your research. | | | | Alteon Training, LLC is a Boeing training company that |
| While commercial carriers generally offer training that | | | | started cabin attendant training in 2003 while Beyond |
| can last as long as six weeks, your training will be no | | | | and Above Corporate Flight Attendant Training got |
| longer than 5 or 6 days. That's it! However, those days | | | | started in 2002. |