Complimentary Resource Sharing and Learning Platform for Corporate Flight Attendants
"If it was easy, everyone would do it."
The CFA Connection
FIND A MENTOR!
THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO MENTOR AND THERE ARE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS - Know the difference!
There are many aviation professionals who donate their time to mentor those who are new to industry. If you need assistance in finding a mentor, you can inquire on social media groups (such a Facebook's "So You Wanna Be a Corporate Flight Attendant." There are also various types of mentorship programs, some are complimentary and others require a paid tuition, as they provide much more than mentorship.
Please go to the MENTORSHIP page for more information and recommended COMPLIMENTARY mentorship program links.
MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS TO JOIN
NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, NBAA is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 11,000 companies and professionals, and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest civil aviation trade show.
As a member, you have access to NBAA Airmail, membership admission rates to all events, and access to the complete member directory and the Jobs board.
To become an NBAA member, it's best to call them directly:
+1 202-742-5234
NBAA is headquartered in Washington DC | Open 9-5 ET | Monday - Friday
Ask for Margo DeMark and tell her Scott Arnold referred you for the guaranteed "Aspiring Professionals" Membership Rate - $110.00
Otherwise, it's $335 (US) - be sure to ask for this while registering!
WCA (Women in Corporate Aviation)
Is a non-profit organization and a group of aviation professionals, including flight department personnel, FBO managers, writers, students, training center professional and many others who work together to promote opportunities for women in aviation. From the first meeting at the Women in Aviation Conference 1993 to their growing organization today, they have networked and promoted career opportunities in business aviation. WCA are mentors and role models to the next generation of aviation professionals.
WCA offers scholarships, networking events, mentorship, as well as featuring job postings for members.
Individual membership rate is: $50 (US)
AIRCARE FACTS TRAINING
Cabin Safety Training / Limited Service Training
Locations: Van Nuys, CA | Dallas, TX | Morristown, NJ | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Chicago, IL | Las Vegas, NV
BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING
Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
CAPS AVIATION CREW TRAINING
Cabin Safety + Cabin Service Training
Location: Van Nuys, CA
DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE
Cabin Safety Training
+ Add On Cabin Service/Culinary Training
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL
Cabin Safety Training / Limited Service Training
Locations: Dallas, TX | Savannah, GA | Teterboro, NJ | Long Beach, CA
VVIP INTERNATIONAL
Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training
Location: Miami, FL
CABIN SAFETY - CA | EU | RO | UAE | UK
CORPORATE FLIGHT TRAINING
Cabin Safety Training/EASA Attestation
Cabin Service Training
Location: London, United Kingdom
DYNAMIC ADVANCED TRAINING
Cabin Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP/ESET) Training/G550 EC
Location: Dubai, UAE
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL
Corporate Cabin Attendant & General
Cabin Safety Training
Location: Paris-Le Bourget, France
FLY EXCLUSIVE
Cabin Safety Training/Attestation
Cabin Service Training
Location: Berlin, Germany
SKY PROFESSIONALS
Cabin Safety Training/Attestation
Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
STERLING INFLIGHT
Altitude - Transport Canada & FAA compliant training program
Location: Alberta, Canada
TRAIN AVIATION
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and EASA Attestation Training, Interview for Success Location: Bucharest, Romania
CAREER COACHING, PREPAREDNESS & ENHANCEMENT
CABINS IN THE SKY
by Lauren Baum
One-on-one coaching and online programs.
These courses are designed to complement and address the unique challenges that arise from the ever-changing and evolving responsibilities of private jet cabin attendants.
All our courses are self-paced, giving you the flexibility to learn at your convenience and progress through the material at your preferred speed. You have the freedom to access the course content, including video lessons, downloadable resources, and quizzes, wherever and whenever it suits you.
Location: Online & Virtual
INTERVIEW FOR SUCCESS
by Susan C. Friedenberg
This is a one on one Zoom or Skype five-hour role playing training designed to produce the results needed when interviewing with any CEO, HR Person, Chief Pilot, Aviation Manager/Director, Chief Flight Attendant, Maintenance Chief, Scheduler or interview team-panel. How you "show up" in an interview and the way that you handle yourself is the only way that a potential employer can visualize you on their aircraft with their CEO and or passengers if you are looking at commercial aviation. This is an immensely powerful and eye-opening training. We also assist with creating a CV-Resume that reflects who you are with a powerful Mission Statement and your work history in a cohesive and formulated document. It is important to know that your Cover Letter is the most important part of a Resume Package.
Based: Philadelphia, PA (VIRTUAL)
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
by Paulette Salisbury
How To Become a Private Jet Flight Attendant has been developed specifically for candidates aspiring to work on private jets or those transitioning from commercial to private aviation.
This is the ideal introduction coaching session for anyone wanting to pursue a career in the industry who isn’t sure where to start or what to expect. It gives inspiring private jet flight attendants a solid understanding of the industry and its specifics.
60 Minute 1-on-1 session with me via Zoom
Resume review & tips, Private jet flight attendant employment directory, Social media shoutout, FAQs.
-or- Introduction to Private Aviation
4 Weeks One-On-One Coaching.
SĀJET SOLUTIONS | THE PROFESSIONAL YOU
by Scott D. Arnold
Online career building and coaching workshop to help you market yourself as a business aviation professional, increase your network, fine tune your self-promotion and etiquette skills to "land" the all important first impression and interview. The goal of this workshop is to empower those new to business aviation, or those requiring an enhancement, by increasing professional development and self-marketing skills. This 15 module/40+ subchapters program was created by CFA, Consultant and Trainer, Scott D. Arnold.
Features: Business Etiquette | Interview Skills (phone, virtual and in-person) | Networking and Self-Marketing Techniques | Cover Letters | Resumes.
Location: Online with Virtual Coaching Options
(a complimentary preview is available)
(CFA Connection Coupon Code: cfa15
for a -15% discount)
YOURS INFLIGHT
by Natalie Rader
Discover How To Land Your First Job In Private Aviation in Six Weeks or Less! Obtain a step-by-step proven process to become a private flight attendant, regardless if you have previous commercial aviation experience or you are stuck in the 9-5 grind!
Have the confidence in knowing that you are on the right track week by week, have daily job notifications of who is currently hiring nationwide (no more guessing!). In tandem of having a community by your side that is supporting you and cheering you on every step of the way!
Includes: Continually evolving online video course, weekly virtual group sessions, and exclusive 1-1 custom coaching sessions.
CAREER COACHING & DEVELOPMENT - AR | EU | UAE | UK
CONFIDENCE IN THE AIR
by Heidi Cole
Most corporate flight attendants face one major hidden obstacle when it comes to being exemplary and really standing out to get the role and career they want. It's way deeper than relying on the presentation and serving skills alone (although we must have these too). By the time you finish this entire series, you’ll have the complete blueprint for a thriving career that creates impact onboard, giving you the confidence to get the right role for you and ensure you stay in demand for the long term.
Heidi's a private flight attendant and confidence coach, specializing in teaching awareness and how to fully harness your unique inner magic from pre-interview solidity to being in your effortless flow in your role.
Location: Virtual and Online (Heidi is UK based)
CORPORATE AVIATION TRAINING
"We train elite flight attendants"
CORPORATE AVIATION TRAINING is an international corporate training program for Crewmembers seeking to develop a career in Business Aviation. This training represents an essential complement for those who aspire to the opportunities offered by this field of the aviation industry, always eager for highly qualified professionals.
We offer efficient training, full of useful tactics to make every private flight a perfect experience for the VIP client.
Being the pioneers in this type of training in Argentina and the Latin American region, we show you the most complete side of business aviation through the real knowledge and verifiable experience of our professional trainers.
Location: Argentina & Latin American
COMMERCIAL 2 CORPORATE
Online Interview Coaching, CV Services and Professional Photographs
It is crucial from the outset that you have the guidance and support when preparing your application to have the best chance of securing an interview.
You also will need to understand what could be involved with the interview process and assessment types used.
Knowing what the process could look like will ensure that you are fully prepared, which will provide you with elevated confidence and knowledge to perform to your best. It is also crucial that you are up to date with current global industry recruitment best practices and the latest social media security guidelines.
Before the session, we will review your CV, pictures and LinkedIn profile and provide you with constructive feedback on the call.
Location: Dubai, UAE
PRIVATE JET COACH
by Martina Vincenzi
It is crucial from the outset that you have the guidance and support when preparing your application to have the best chance of securing an interview.
Knowing what the process could look like will ensure that you are fully prepared, which will provide you with elevated confidence and knowledge to perform to your best. It is also crucial that you are up to date with current global industry recruitment best practices and the latest social media security guidelines.
Because of my experience as business aviation recruiter, VIP freelancer, VIP flight attendant and instructor, I decided to combine them all under the same coaching and training provider, in order to create a unique program that could help other aviation lover to improve themselves
Location: Virtual and In-Person (Verona, Italy)
SOFT SKILLS | CULINARY TRAINING
THE CORPORATE SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE
Offering a unique program designed to provide you with the practical experience and knowledge of service skills, international etiquette and protocol, and culinary skills necessary to ensure a rewarding career in corporate aviation. Certified Chef and Service Instructors provide realistic instruction and suggestions
Location: Long Beach, CA
DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE
Providing culinary, inflight service and etiquette programs to help new and experienced corporate flight attendants and flight departments increase their safety, inflight soft skills and culinary service capabilities through the most comprehensive training available in business aviation. Courses are provided in a state-of-the-art facility. They also offer FREE online Knife Skills and How to Order Catering courses.
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
SHARP SKILLS ONLINE TRAINING
Specializing in equipping flight attendants and cabin crew with the skills needed to excel in the private jet catering and aviation food industry.
Our exclusive online course, developed by Daniel Hulme, founder of the UK’s pioneering aviation dining company On Air Dining, combines real-world experience with actionable insights. With years of industry expertise, we understand the unique challenges and expectations of catering at 30,000 feet.
SOFT SKILLS TRAINING - AR | EU | RO | RUS | UAE | UK
COMMERCIAL 2 CORPORATE
VIP Flight Attendant Training
Silver Service Course
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
CORPORATE FLIGHT TRAINING
VIP Flight Attendant Training
The Service Masterclass
Location: London, United Kingdom
CORPORATE AVIATION TRAINING
VIP Flight Attendant Training
Location: Argentina & Latin America
DYNAMIC ADVANCED TRAINING
VIP Flight Attendant Training
Location: Dubai, UAE
DYNAMIC ATTENDANTS
VIP Flight Attendant Training
Location: Wormerveer, The Netherlands
EXCELLENCE SILVER SERVICE TRAINING
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Traning
Location: Paris, France
FLY EXCLUSIVE
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training
Location: Berlin, Germany
HASTIE RECRUITMENT
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and Recruiting Services
Location: London, United Kingdom
HIGHER STANDARDS
Elite Flight Attendant Training
Location: London Oxford, United Kingdom
STERLING INFLIGHT SERVICES
Providing superior on board service training for private and corporate business aviation.
Location: Alberta, Canada
TRAIN AVIATION
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training, Interview for Success and more.
Location: Bucharest, Romania
TRAINING SOLUTIONS
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and Recruiting Services
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE ONLINE
Aviation Food Safety Certification Training
Location: Online
STERLING AVIATION
Aviation Food Safety Training - Transport Canada
Location: Online
STAFFING COMPANIES
ACASS
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec
AIRCARE CREW STAFFING
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA
CORPORATE AVIATORS
Headquartered in Bethel, CT
FLIGHT CREW INTERNATIONAL
Headquartered in Plano, TX
FLIGHT CREWS UNLIMITED
Headquartered in Richmond, IL
HASTIE RECRUITMENT
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom
IN-FLIGHT CREW CONNECTIONS (IFCC)
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC
JET AVIATION STAFFING
Headquartered in Teterboro, NJ
JET PRO PILOTS
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN