Air Travel Assistants
Air travel assistants issue travel tickets and boarding passes, examine other documentation, provide information and assistance at airport terminals and look after the welfare, comfort and safety of passengers travelling in aircraft.
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£22,441
Median salary
New workers start around £8,450.95. Normal pay is £22,441 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,722.38.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Directs and instructs passengers in the event of an emergency, ensures safety procedures are followed.
- Makes announcements on behalf of the pilot, demonstrates the use of emergency equipment and checks that safety belts are fastened.
- Sells duty-free goods during the flight.
- Ensures that sufficient stocks of meals and beverages are on board the aircraft prior to take off and serves passengers during the flight.
- Welcomes passengers on board the aircraft, guides them to their seats and assists with any hand luggage.
- Checks emergency equipment, distributes reading material, blankets and other items, and ensures that the aircraft is ready for the receipt of passengers.
- Receives passengers at airport terminal, examines tickets and other documentation, checks in luggage and distributes boarding passes.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Speaking
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
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Available Courses
Functional Skills in English Level 2
Other
Penwith College
BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Business (Travel & Tourism)
Progression
Truro College
Business Seminar – Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Other
Off-Campus
Apprenticeship Standard: Business Administrator L3
Apprenticeship
Truro College
