How to Become an Air Hostess in Ghana

Many young female graduates want to pursue a career in the aviation industry as an air hostess or flight attendant in Ghana. However, this increasing desire does not translate into job offers.

The job of an air hostess is very limited. Apart from their lucrative salaries, there are other benefits to becoming an air hostess. If you’re so passionate about the job, you need to know the requirements for becoming a flight attendant in Ghana.

Who is an Air Hostess?

An air hostess commonly called flight attendants, or stewardess, is a someone who tends to passengers on a flight. They review safety practises before the flight, bring passengers requested items, serve food and drinks, and ensure that passengers are comfortable throughout the flight.

Air hostesses also conduct safety checks at various times during a flight, instruct passengers during a plane’s descent, and assist in the deplaning process after landing.

An Air Hostess can be later on promoted as Senior Flight Attendant and then Head Attendant.

Air Hostess has an average career span of eight to ten years, later she can move to the ground duties which include the job of a Check Hostess, training of air hostess, Ground hostess or work with the management level.

Skills Needed to Become an Air Hostess

To become an air hostess, there are certain skills that you must possess. Airlines look forward to some of these skills when recruiting air hostesses. Some of the skills include;

• Communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Be in a good physical condition and be able to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Reassuring passengers in the event of an emergency, making sure they follow safety procedures
• Ensuring that passengers are made comfortable
• Maintaining a calm demeanour, positive outlook, and an empathetic nature
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Working with a culturally diverse population
• Looking and acting like a professional at all time

How to Become an Air Hostess/Flight Attendant in Ghana

There is a popular notion that a career as a flight attendant is only for girls, but men can also join as “Stewards”. If you want to pursue a career as an air hostess, flight attendant, cabin crew, steward or stewardess, then you need to read this guide.

Educational Qualifications

One of the basic requirements needed to become a flight attendant is education. Most airlines will often need an air hostess to possess at least a tertiary degree in any field of study. However, preference is given to graduates of hospitality, tourism or management-related courses.

Aside from your degree, you’ll also be required to enrol in an aviation training school. In most instances, applicants are sponsored by the airline in an aviation training school after recruitment. Importantly, even without a degree, you can become a flight attendant, however, you need to take some basic training courses.

Age and Marital Status

Before you can become an air hostess in Ghana, you’re required to be at least 18 years of age. The recruiting airline or air hostess academy can also decide their age limit.

Similarly, most airlines pay close attention to marital status. Some Airlines prefer their cabin crew members to be unmarried. This doesn’t mean that married women are not eligible to become flight attendants.

Physical Standards

The physical attribute might not be the most important requirements for becoming a flight attendant, however, it is necessary. The minimum height of an air hostess should be 5ft 2 inches or 157 cm. You can also calculate your body mass index.

Medical and Fitness

You must be in a good medical condition to be offered a job as an air hostess. Candidates must also be mentally sound. Eyesight must be 6/9.

You should not be suffering from any major illness and must be within the recommended weight.

Some of the requirements for international flight attendants include the following: