Mi è capitato spesso di trovare assistenti di volo attempati, ma infaticabili, sui voli delle compagnie USA.
vero come dicevo; passano per babbioni e invece sono di una cortesia unica, spesso decisamente al di sopra della stessa new generation.
Quanto alla certificazione: negli USA con l'FAA non si scherza, i retraining sono cadenzati e il Flight Attendant Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency garantisce sullo standard.
alcune note a margine:
The job requirements are actually quite basic. These usually include:
HEIGHT- Normally the minimum height is between 5'0-5'1 and the maximum ranges between 5'8-6'4. The height requirements are very different at every airline. Many airlines do not list height requirements but instead require that you be able to reach to a specified vertical height.
WEIGHT: There are no weight standards at US airlines. You will only be visually assessed. You must also be able to fit comfortably into a jumpseat.
EDUCATION: A high school diploma or GED is required.
VISION: Correctable eyewear/contacts are normally allowed to ensure you can meet the corrected vision requirements.
BACKGROUND CHECK: You must be able to pass a full background check, fingerprint and drug screening.
MEDICAL EVALUATION/AGILITY TEST: Once selected, at some airlines you will undergo a medical physical/agility test to ensure you are in good health and able to perform the job duties.
APPEARANCE: Flight Attendants are ordinary looking people doing an extraordinary job, you only need to be well groomed and neat in appearance.
Airlines welcome all applicants and the vast and varied life experience they are able to bring to the job!
There is no maximum age requirement in place at US airlines, you are never too old to begin applying for a Flight Attendant position!