The aviation industry, an integral part of society, needs qualified personnel for an array of aviation careers. The aviation industry provides careers requiring various skills, interests and backgrounds. Many of the entry-level aviation jobs include extensive customer service contact requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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| IATS Aviation |
Some aviation careers require certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, such as pilot and air traffic control specialist. Some aviation careers, including an aviation business manager, may require a college degree. In this section click on a link to access a thorough review of an aviation career you're interested in. Learn about daily activities, the salary, the employment outlook, the education requirements and much more. Once you've explored this page on Aviation Careers we encourage you to keep reading our website's extensive career guide with details on job options, education requirements and salaries.
Air Hostess
Prior to each flight, flight attendants attend a safety briefing with the pilots and lead flight attendant. During this briefing, they go over safety and emergency checklists, the locations and amounts of emergency equipment and other features specific to that aircraft type. Boarding particulars are verified, such as special needs passengers, small children traveling as unaccompanied or VIPs. Weather conditions are discussed including anticipated turbulence. Prior to each flight a safety check is conducted to ensure all equipment such as life-vests, torches (flashlights) and firefighting equipment are on board, in the right quantity, and in proper condition. Any unserviceable or missing items must be reported and rectified prior to takeoff. They must monitor the cabin for any unusual smells or situations. They assist with the loading of carry-on baggage, checking for weight, size and dangerous goods. They make sure those sitting in emergency exit rows are willing and able to assist in an evacuation and move those who are not willing or able out of the row into another seat. They then must do a safety demonstration or monitor passengers as they watch a safety video. They then must "secure the cabin" ensuring tray tables are stowed, seats are in their upright positions, armrests down and carry-ons stowed correctly and seat belts are fastened prior to takeoff. All the service between boarding and take-off is called Pre Take off Service.
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| A Career in the Sky |
Flight attendants are trained to deal with a wide variety of emergencies, and are trained in first aid. More frequent situations may include a bleeding nose, illness, small injuries, intoxicated passengers, aggressive and anxiety stricken passengers. Emergency training includes rejected takeoffs, emergency landings, cardiac and in-flight medical situations, smoke in the cabin, fires, depressurization, on-board births and deaths, dangerous goods and spills in the cabin, emergency evacuations, hijackings, and water landings. Once up in the air, flight attendants will usually serve drinks and/or food to passengers using an airline service trolley. When not performing customer service duties, flight attendants must periodically conduct cabin checks and listen for any unusual noises or situations. Checks must also be done on the lavatory to ensure the smoke detector hasn't been disabled or destroyed and to restock supplies as needed. Regular cockpit checks must be done to ensure the health and safety of the pilot(s). They must also respond to call lights dealing with special requests. During turbulence, flight attendants must ensure the cabin is secure. Prior to landing, all loose items, trays and rubbish must be collected and secured along with service and galley equipment. All hot liquids must be disposed of. A final cabin check must then be completed prior to landing. It is vital that flight attendants remain aware as the majority of emergencies occur during takeoff and landing. Upon landing, flight attendants must remain stationed at exits and monitor the airplane and cabin as passengers disembark the plane. They also assist any special needs passengers and small children off the airplane and escort children, while following the proper paperwork and ID process to escort them to the designated person picking them up.
Conclusion
IATS Aviation College, made its humble beginning in June 1996 at ADOOR, a bustling town in God's own country. We have started our prestigious training centre in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM in 2013 and our COCHIN centre was inaugurated in 2014.
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| IATS - Aviation Institute |
In a short span of time, IATS Aviation College has carved a name for itself in the travel arena by producing professionals of excellent calibre. Job potential in both Airports and Airlines has increased in recent decades. Mastering of communication skills, specialized training by Airline industry professionals and imparting efficient training programmes in travel formalities are the hallmarks of IATS education.
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