How To Become An Air Hostess In Ghana

An air hostess is a woman employed to look after the passengers on an aircraft.

Below is 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.

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 requirement 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

Enrol in an Aviation Training School

To start your journey in the aviation industry as a flight attendant, you need to enrol in a proper aviation training academy. In Ghana, you can seek admission into the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Training Academy.

Here you will go through a 12-week intensive training process. The cost of training varies depending on your required course. For enquiries, you can send a mail to [email protected].

Aviation Schools in Ghana 

Mish Aviation School

Institute Of Aviation And Professional Studies

Global Institute Of Aviation

Ghana Aviation Training Academy

International School of Aviation

Aptech Aviation And Hospitality Management Ghana

Eagles Flight Travel And Tour Service School Of Aviation

Buckman Aviation Services Limited

Crystal Galaxy College

Apply for Air Hostess Jobs

After your successful training in an aviation training college, you need to begin the search for air hostess jobs. While some airlines will recruit and train candidates, others will opt for already trained candidates.

This means that you can equally apply for flight attendant job openings even when you have not been trained; you can undergo the training after the Airline has accepted your application.

This job is a very competitive one and as such you need to pass through some rigorous recruitment process. Also, you need to prepare an outstanding resume (CV) that clearly exhibits your qualifications and professional experience related to the job.

Conclusion

Conclusively, becoming a flight attendant in Ghana involves a lot of processes. Moreover, the job openings for flight attendants are almost always limited. This only makes the recruitment process more competitive and rigorous. However, with the right information, you can fulfil your dream of becoming an air hostess.