Complimentary Resource Sharing and Learning Platform for Corporate Flight Attendants
Complimentary Resource Sharing and Learning Platform for Corporate Flight Attendants
This dedicated page is designed specifically for individuals seeking information on how to begin a career as a "corporate flight attendant." Here you will find all of the "who's, what's, where's, and why's" in an unbiased and informative step-by-step process to help you launch your new career successfully.
START HERE> BY READING THIS DETAILED HANDOUT WE HAVE CREATED FOR YOU.
This handout is designed to be used along with the step-by-step phases and links provided on this page.
These are all necessary steps you need to take in order to successfully begin your career as a Corporate Flight Attendant.
"If it was easy, everyone would do it."
Click on the handout title to view the document online -or- click Download to save the PDF handout for your files (recommended) | Revised AUG 2022
Business jets are one of the most prominent representatives of modern aviation. However, they, being representatives of the premium business airline industry, are isolated from the mass market, which makes them a mystery to most people. This riddle surrounds business jets both with the halos of elitism and many prejudices. In this story, we will try to figure out what the jet business industry is like and why business jets are needed.
An insiders look into a Business Aviation flight operation and their team.
In accordance with our mission to promote Business Aviation to the Next Generation and in cooperation with the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) Members and our sponsor, In-Flight Crew Connections, LLC. CABAA is proud to present our first video production, “What is Business Aviation?”
Here are the top 10 most expensive private jets.
There is a special breed of homes with wings, represented by business jets and luxurious airliners. These planes are fully furnished with comfortable beds, bathrooms and kitchens, to make you feel like you have never walked out of your house!
AIN News tours the Gulfstream G650 on static display]There are now several business jets offering true intercontinental range in excess of six thousand nautical miles. Currently the longest-range jet is Gulfstream’s G650ER, which can fly just over 7,500 nautical miles.
The Global 7500 aircraft stands alone as the world’s largest and longest range business jet. Within its luxurious interior are four true living spaces, a full size kitchen and a dedicated crew suite. Elevate your flight experience and discover the uninhibited freedom and tailored luxury of the Global 7500 aircraft—a new class of business jet.
The largest Falcon built to date will challenge intercontinental rivals like the Bombardier Global 7500 and the Gulfstream G700 with a range of 7,500 nm when it enters service in 2025. All three are priced at around 75 million dollars.
CCREW (Cabin Crewmember Resource Exchange Workshop) is the only event specifically for corporate cabin crewmembers (transitioning, new to industry and experienced).
[ This page credits all training vendors without any endorsements or preferences ]
FACEBOOK | GROUPS
Request to join the following Facebook Groups recommended for New to Industry
Private (4.2K+ Members): So You Wanna Be A Corporate Flight Attendant
Public (1.2K+ Members): NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians
Private (4.2K+ Members): CFA (Charlie Foxtrot Alpha) A Corporate Flight Attendant Community
Private (17.9K+ Members): Corporate Cabin Attendant Networking
Private (NEW 330+): Private Jet Flight Attendant Hub
INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE
Corporate Flight Attendants to follow:
Featured on the VIRTUAL INSIGHTS > CFA PLATFORMS page
Request to join the following LinkedIn Groups
Group (4K+ followers): Women in Corporate Aviation
Group (300+ followers) NBAA Flight Attendants Committee
Group (8.8K+ Members) VIP Flight Attendants
Group (5.3K+ Members) Corporate Flight Attendants
NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) Scholarships are for current or aspiring business aviation flight attendants and flight technicians. The NBAA Flight Attendants Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for business aviation flight attendants and flight technicians to enhance their professional careers. To support this position, NBAA offers aspiring and current flight attendants/flight technicians the opportunity to receive scholarships in conjunction with numerous donors. You are not required to be an NBAA member to apply but it is highly recommended. Scholarships are offered once per year.
Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) is the premier association for women and men in corporate and business aviation. WCA will introduce corporate aviation opportunities and create diversity in the industry by providing event networking opportunities, scholarship information, online interaction and mentoring to future professionals. You must be a WCA member to apply. Registration fee is nominal and highly recommended. Scholarships are offered twice per year.
In an effort to help diversify the Corporate/Business Aviation Industry, the following training vendors have teamed up with POC (Person of Color) Scholarship in order to offer the most comprehensive training bundle for new to industry corporate flight attendants. Recipient receives a training bundle and this scholarship is offered once per year.
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (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 - $105.00
Otherwise, it's $335 (US) - so be sure to ask for this while registering!
Women in Corporate Aviation, a non-profit organization, is 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 mentorships as well as features job postings for members.
Individual membership rate is: $50 (US)
Cabin Safety Training / Limited Service Training
Locations: Van Nuys, CA | Dallas, TX | Morristown, NJ | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Chicago, IL
Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cabin Safety + Cabin Service Training
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Cabin Safety Training
+ Add On Cabin Service/Culinary Training
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cabin Safety Training / Limited Service Training
Locations: Dallas, TX | Savannah, GA | Teterboro, NJ | Long Beach, CA
Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training
Location: Miami, FL
Cabin Safety Training
Cabin Service Training
Location: Boca del Rio, Mexico
Cabin Safety Training/EASA Attestation
Cabin Service Training
Location: London, United Kingdom
Corporate Cabin Attendant & General
Cabin Safety Training
Location: Paris-Le Bourget, France
Cabin Safety Training/Attestation
Cabin Service Training
Location: Berlin, Germany
Cabin Safety Training/Attestation
Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and EASA Attestation Training, Interview for Success Location: Bucharest, Romania
by Susan C. Friedenberg
This 4-day training program is an extensive training that focuses on developing and honing the skills and tools needed by today's corporate aviation flight attendant. It covers in great detail the standard operating procedures that are utilized by most corporate aviation flight departments in the US. It is a training that encompasses everything needed to break into this elite industry in an educated and very professional manner.
This is a strong comprehensive and informative training that has proven to be very successful in educating people and aiding them in finding work within business aviation.
Location: Philadelphia, PA & Virtual
by Scott D. Arnold
FCover Letters | Resumes | Business Etiquette | Interview Skills (phone, virtual and in-person) | Networking and Self-Marketing Techniques.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. Created by CFA, Consultant and Trainer, Scott D. Arnold.
Features:
Cover Letters | Resumes | Business Etiquette | Interview Skills (phone, virtual and in-person) | Networking and Self-Marketing Techniques.
Location: Online with Virtual Coaching Option
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)
bOnline 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.
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
Location: Dubai, UAE
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)
The Corporate School of Etiquette offers 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.
Location: Long Beach, CA
Providing culinary, inflight service and etiquette, and Butler Service in the Sky 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.
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
This program was created based on the luxury hospitality training CFA Jamie Gibson has received within her career. This course is a culmination of VIP experience, hard lessons learned, and inflight common sense that have made her guests inflight regard Jamie as, “the best flight attendant they’ve ever had.”
Location: Online & Virtual
E-Learning VIP Flight Attendant Training
One to One Interview Coaching
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
VIP Flight Attendant Training
The Service Masterclass
Location: London, United Kingdom
VIP Flight Attendant Training
Location: Wormerveer, The Netherlands
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Traning
Location: Paris, France
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training
Location: Berlin, Germany
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and Recruiting Services
Location: London, United Kingdom
Elite Flight Attendant Training
Location: London Oxford, United Kingdom
Corporate Flight Attendant Training School
Location: Moscow, Russia
Providing superior on board service training for private and corporate business aviation.
Location: Alberta, Canada
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training, Interview for Success and more.
Location: Bucharest, Romania
VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and Recruiting Services
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA
Headquartered in Bethel, CT
Headquartered in Richmond, IL
Location: London, United Kingdom
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN
Whether you are new to industry, transitioning from the airlines, or retired USAF, a mentor will help guide you through your initial steps while launching your career. They have all walked the walk so will mentor you using their first-hand experience.
If you need assistance in finding a mentor. Revisit the social media groups and inquire about being mentored. There are many experienced and retired corporate flight attendants who mentor. Women in Corporate Aviation (membership required) and FlightAlly offer mentorship programs.
Cabin Crewmember Resource Exchange Workshop - CCREW (/kro͞o/) is the only resource exchange and networking workshop designed specifically for business aviation cabin crewmembers. This two-day non-conference features interactive forums (designed as open-discussion think tanks) and breakout sessions - with a heavy focus on everyone being able to connect with peers, industry leaders, and sponsors.
All attendees will have the opportunity to share and exchange their knowledge, experience, and insight with fellow attendees and panelists.
NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), you’ll spend three days discovering the latest innovations, learning about the future of air transport, exploring the best aircraft in the industry, and connecting with key vendors and manufacturers for your business. Aviation puts the world at your fingertips, and NBAA-BACE brings that world to you. (Averages 25,000-30,000 attendees and 100+ business jets on static display)
Takes place in October or November in Las Vegas, NV.
NBAA Regional Forums bring current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel together for a one-day event at some of the best airports and FBOs in the nation. Regional Forums incorporate exhibits, displays of aircraft and education sessions into one-day events located across the country to help introduce business aviation to local officials and prospective owners and operators, and to address any current issues in the regions.
(Averages 2,200-3,000 attendees and 25+ business jets on static display)
The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is a premier event and the annual meeting place for the European business aviation community.
The exhibition brings together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, avionics firms, fractional providers, charter/lease companies and all manner of people involved in nearly every aspect of business aviation. (Averages 13,000+ attendees and 50+ business jets on static display)
They hold annual in-person and virtual meetings and networking events.
Also, they also host an event at NBAA BACE with featured presenters and scholarship presentations.
Blog: Social Media Etiquette
Blog: The Resume: Part 1 How to Impress a Manager in Less Than 6 Seconds
Blog: The Resume: Part 2
Blog: Interviewing Part 1: Telephone and Virtual Interviews
Blog: Interviewing Part 2: In-Person Interviews
Blog: "The Fit" - How to Land the Best (Corporate) Flight Attendant Jobs
Blog: How to Get Corporate Flight Attendant Experience When You Have None
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