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PRE-FLIGHT > "Becoming a Corporate Flight Attendant"

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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."

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So ..."What is Business Aviation?"

What Is Business Aviation and Why Do We Need IT?

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.

What is Business Aviation

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's a Few Business Jet Virtual Tours

10 Most Expensive Private Jets In The World

Here are the top 10 most expensive private jets.

8 Most Luxurious Business Jets and Exclusive Private Aircraft of 2019

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!

Gulfstream G650

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.

Bombardier Global Express 7500

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.

Dassault Falcon 10X

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.

PRE-DEPARTURE > Social Media for New to Industry

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

LINKEDIN

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

CLEARED FOR TAXI > Scholarship Opportunities

NBAA FLIGHT ATTENDANTS/FLIGHT TECHNICIANS

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.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION LINK

WOMEN IN CORPORATE AVIATION

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.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION LINK

POC CFA SCHOLARSHIP

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.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION LINK

TAXIING > Membership Associations to Join

NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)

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!

NBAA.ORG

WCA (Women in Corporate Aviation)

NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)

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)

WCA-Intl.org

TAKE-OFF > Cabin Safety Training - USA

AIRCARE FACTS TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

Cabin Safety Training / Limited Service Training

Locations: Van Nuys, CA | Dallas, TX | Morristown, NJ | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Chicago, IL

Aircare FACTS

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Beyond & Above

CAPS AVIATION CREW TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

Cabin Safety + Cabin Service Training

Location: Van Nuys, CA

CAPS Aviation

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

Cabin Safety Training

+ Add On Cabin Service/Culinary Training

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

TRAIN DAVINCI

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Cabin Safety Training / Limited Service Training

Locations: Dallas, TX | Savannah, GA | Teterboro, NJ | Long Beach, CA

FlightSafety intl

SKY ANGELS

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Sky angels

VVIP INTERNATIONAL

Combined Cabin Service & Safety Training

Location: Miami, FL

VVIP Intl

Cabin Safety Training - UK | EU | MEXICO

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

Cabin Safety Training

Cabin Service Training

Location: Boca del Rio, Mexico

ALPA SOBRECARGOS

CORPORATE FLIGHT TRAINING

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

Cabin Safety Training/EASA Attestation

Cabin Service Training

Location: London, United Kingdom

Corporate Flight Training

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Corporate Cabin Attendant & General

Cabin Safety Training

Location: Paris-Le Bourget, France

flightsafety intl

FLY EXCLUSIVE

SKY PROFESSIONALS

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Cabin Safety Training/Attestation

Cabin Service Training

Location: Berlin, Germany

fly exclusive

SKY PROFESSIONALS

Cabin Safety Training/Attestation

Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Sky professionals

TRAIN AVIATION

SKY PROFESSIONALS

VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and EASA Attestation Training, Interview for Success Location: Bucharest, Romania

Train Aviation

CLIMB > Professional Career Development Training

CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

THE PROFESSIONAL YOU | SAJET SOLUTIONS

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

Corporate Flight Attendant Training

THE PROFESSIONAL YOU | SAJET SOLUTIONS

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

SAJET SOLUTIONS ONLINE

Professional Career Development Training - EU | UK | UAE

CONFIDENCE IN THE AIR

COMMERCIAL TO CORPORATE

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)

confidence in the air

COMMERCIAL TO CORPORATE

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

C2C

PRIVATE JET COACH

COMMERCIAL TO CORPORATE

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.

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)

Private Jet Coach

CRUISE ALTITUDE > Soft Skills & Culinary Training - USA

THE CORPORATE SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

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

CSE

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

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

TRAIN DAVINCI

FLIGHTESS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

FLIGHTESS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

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

flightess

Soft Skills Training - UK | EU | ROMANIA | RUssia | UAE

COMMERCIAL 2 CORPORATE (C2C)

E-Learning VIP Flight Attendant Training

One to One Interview Coaching

Headquarters: Dubai, UAE

CSC cabin crew training

CORPORATE FLIGHT TRAINING

COMMERCIAL 2 CORPORATE (C2C)

VIP Flight Attendant Training

The Service Masterclass

Location: London, United Kingdom

Corporate Flight Training

DYNAMIC ATTENDANTS

COMMERCIAL 2 CORPORATE (C2C)

EXCELLENCE SILVER SERVICE TRAINING

VIP Flight Attendant Training

Location: Wormerveer, The Netherlands

Dynamic Attendants

EXCELLENCE SILVER SERVICE TRAINING

VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Traning

Location: Paris, France

Excellence Silver Service

FLY EXCLUSIVE

EXCELLENCE SILVER SERVICE TRAINING

HASTIE RECRUITMENT

VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training

Location: Berlin, Germany

fly exclusive

HASTIE RECRUITMENT

EXCELLENCE SILVER SERVICE TRAINING

HASTIE RECRUITMENT

VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and Recruiting Services

Location: London, United Kingdom

Hastie recruitment

HIGHER STANDARDS

STERLING AVIATION

HIGHER STANDARDS

Elite Flight Attendant Training

Location: London Oxford, United Kingdom

Higher Standards

SKY ACADEMY

STERLING AVIATION

HIGHER STANDARDS

Corporate Flight Attendant Training School

Location: Moscow, Russia

sky academy

STERLING AVIATION

Providing superior on board service training for private and corporate business aviation.

Location: Alberta, Canada

Sterling Aviation

TRAIN AVIATION

TRAINING SOLUTIONS

STERLING AVIATION

VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training, Interview for Success and more.

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Train Aviation

TRAINING SOLUTIONS

VIP Corporate Flight Attendant Training and Recruiting Services

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Training Solutions

DECENT > Crew Staffing

ACASS

AIRCARE CREWS STAFFING

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec

COMPANY WEBSITE

AIRCARE CREWS STAFFING

Headquartered in Tacoma, WA

COMPANY WEBSITE

CORPORATE AVIATORS

AIRCARE CREWS STAFFING

FLIGHT CREWS UNLIMITED

Headquartered in Bethel, CT

COMPANY WEBSITE

FLIGHT CREWS UNLIMITED

IN-FLIGHT CREW CONNECTIONS

FLIGHT CREWS UNLIMITED

Headquartered in Richmond, IL

COMPANY WEBSITE

HASTIE RECRUITMENT

IN-FLIGHT CREW CONNECTIONS

Location: London, United Kingdom

COMPANY WEBSITE

IN-FLIGHT CREW CONNECTIONS

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC

COMPANY WEBSITE

JET AVIATION STAFFING

(Formerly Jet Professionals, LLC)

Headquartered in Teterboro, NJ

COMPANY WEBSITE

JETPRO PILOTS

JET AVIATION STAFFING

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN

COMPANY WEBSITE

APPROACH > Find a Mentor!

FINDING A MENTOR

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.

LANDING > Network, Network, Network!

CCREW

NBAA National Convention (BACE)

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.

CCREW

NBAA National Convention (BACE)

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 Events

NBAA Regional Forums

NBAA National Convention (BACE)

NBAA Regional Forums

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)

NBAA EVENTS

EBACE Convention

WCA - Women in Corporate Aviation

NBAA Regional Forums

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)

EBACE

WCA - Women in Corporate Aviation

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.

WCA-INTL

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PRE-FLIGHT > "Becoming a Corporate Flight Attendant"

So ..."What is Business Aviation?"

What Is Business Aviation and Why Do We Need IT?

What is Business Aviation

Here's a Few Business Jet Virtual Tours

10 Most Expensive Private Jets In The World

8 Most Luxurious Business Jets and Exclusive Private Aircraft of 2019

Gulfstream G650

Bombardier Global Express 7500

Dassault Falcon 10X

AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO THE CFA CAREER

CCREW 2023

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PRE-DEPARTURE > Social Media for New to Industry

CLEARED FOR TAXI > Scholarship Opportunities

NBAA FLIGHT ATTENDANTS/FLIGHT TECHNICIANS

WOMEN IN CORPORATE AVIATION

POC CFA SCHOLARSHIP

TAXIING > Membership Associations to Join

NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)

NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)

NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)

WCA (Women in Corporate Aviation)

NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)

NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)

TAKE-OFF > Cabin Safety Training - USA

AIRCARE FACTS TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

CAPS AVIATION CREW TRAINING

BEYOND & ABOVE CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

SKY ANGELS

DAVINCI INFLIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

VVIP INTERNATIONAL

VVIP INTERNATIONAL

VVIP INTERNATIONAL

Cabin Safety Training - UK | EU | MEXICO

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

CORPORATE FLIGHT TRAINING

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

ALPA SOBRECARGOS CORPORATIVOS

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

FLY EXCLUSIVE

SKY PROFESSIONALS

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

SKY PROFESSIONALS

SKY PROFESSIONALS

SKY PROFESSIONALS

TRAIN AVIATION

SKY PROFESSIONALS

SKY PROFESSIONALS

CLIMB > Professional Career Development Training

CORPORATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING

THE PROFESSIONAL YOU | SAJET SOLUTIONS

THE PROFESSIONAL YOU | SAJET SOLUTIONS

THE PROFESSIONAL YOU | SAJET SOLUTIONS

THE PROFESSIONAL YOU | SAJET SOLUTIONS

THE PROFESSIONAL YOU | SAJET SOLUTIONS

Professional Career Development Training - EU | UK | UAE

CONFIDENCE IN THE AIR

COMMERCIAL TO CORPORATE

COMMERCIAL TO CORPORATE

COMMERCIAL TO CORPORATE