Common Concerns of Cabin Crew Hopefuls

My dear cabin crew aspirant, I couldn’t help noticing a lot of common questions that have been asked over and over again.. So… i do hope this post will help clear some air and doubts.

Q: Do you need to know how to swim to be a cabin crew ?

At least you have a life jacket

The answer is NO, you dun have to. Note however, that you must be confident in water with a life jacket.

If you are not, then, being a crew may not be the thing for you.

Note that as a crew, you need to perform emergency procedures when time calls for it and one of it is being in the sea.. so.. how can you help others when you yourself are in dire need of help ?

So… while you don’t need to know how to swim, you must however, be confident with water. Then again, if you know swimming, it can be an advantage.

Q: Do I need to have flawless skin to become a cabin crew ??

Again, this has been answered many times over, but I do still get the same question. Well, apparently not everyone is perfect. a little flaw is ok as long as its not visible to the naked eye. This applies especially for scars.

Of course, if it can be hidden, ie, you have a tattoo on your waist , your lower spine etc, its totally fine as they will be covered when you wear or dawn your uniform, ie, kebaya or jacket.

As ladies, of course some minor pimples is ok.. as long as its not those serious outbreaks.. or acne that is like.. making your face really red. If concern however, why not seek out your dermatologist for treatment ? I mean.. we all like to look good right… so.. if not for the interview.. why not for yourself my dears ??

Q: I just pass my SPM/’O’ levels.. can I go for the Interview ?

Ok.. for a start, its one thing I dun recommend. and secondly, SPM or ‘O’ levels is NOT the minimal requirement. If you see properly, O levels must be accompanied with at least 5 credits with a pass in English + relevant work experience. This is the same for SPM… and that is to say.. if you just pass O levels, you are still not qualified for the job.

At least a Diploma..

On a side note, are you sure you want to be a cabin crew with just an O level cert ?? What if after 5 years.. you decide to stop working as a cabin crew because you are getting married or having kids and decide to have a job locally… how do you think your O levels is going to help you ??

This also applies for cabin crew hopefuls who wants to drop their university because of the job… erm.. do think about what I say, because.. its going to impact your future in one way or the other.

On a side note, higher nitec holders, again.. refer to your Os, if you have 5 credit including pass in English language + relavant work exp.

My recommendation is, at least get a diploma or finish up your degree before attempting for the interview. If you are finishing your final year with your University course, then, you can still go for the interview because you have your A levels or diploma already.. which serve as the minimal requirement. After you graduate.. then.. update your certificate for extra money qualification cash.

Extra cash = $200 a month = $2400 a year = $12,000 in 5 years.

oh.. before I go out of point, again, ‘O’ levels or SPM is NOT the minimal requirement without any relevant work experience… so dearies who is at this stage, pls do consider furthering your education first before attempting.

Q: I am pretty “old”… can I be a cabin crew ??

Ok.. this is a very sensitive issue and my views do not represent that of SIA or any other airlines in the industry.. and this is just based on my very own observation and opinion.

Sure you can, but you need to be very outstanding for your application to be considered.

First off… why do you suddenly want to be a crew… and what have you been doing for the past 10 years if being a crew is what you want to be ?? Why didn’t you step forth until now ??

Second, most crews (especially the ones in blue) are young, whereas as you age, you get promoted to become green. Then again.. can you imagine a 40 year old working in blue ?? Err.. what is that going to impact the image of the SIA girl ?? ok.. I know I am going a bit overboard.. but, you get the idea. If you look very young, then, things might just be overlooked…

Third… still.. have you ever wondered as say, an experience 31 year old account manager… now join cabin crew as a freshie… and have to worked for say.. a leading stewardess at age 25… can this new hopeful take it ? will there be friction ?

As you can see.. there are a lot of concerns when it comes to age which, only you cn answer and need to have the interviewers accept and convinced otherwise.

and its not easy you know.. consider that you have a lot of others things to note during the interview..

So.. while it is possible, you need to be very good and my personal opinion is to go before you hit 30.

Q: I am from XXX country, can I become a cabin crew with SIA ?

Sorry to say that SIA is not open for all countries. Maybe in the future, but as of now, the countries that SIA is recruiting are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, India.

For more information on the interview dates, please refer to the SIA website or you can use the links provided for you on the right hand side of this blog… pls be a little more hardworking and check them. =)

Wow.. this really is a long post.. hitting almost 1000 words.. keke.. so.. I do hope I helped clear alot of doubts and questions in the air for now.

I’ll try to get more interview tips up in the next few post.

Have a great day !

luv,
kristine

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Success stories coming from the latest interview (Congratulations !) and.. for you my dear.. you know who I am referring, yes.. at least you went and try. At least.. it wun leave a regret in yr heart.. =)

More to come in my next post !!!

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