So, you want to work as a flight attendant for a business. Good for you! I've put in a few links to sites that can help you get ahead in your career. For more information, please read on.
So, you've decided to join the small group of people who fly for business. Congratulations! Have you done all the research you can to learn everything you need to know about this exciting field before you go any further? Some people say that business aviation is more mysterious than working for an airline, which is true in many ways. This handy little guide will help you find your way and take the mystery out of everything.
FAA — The FAA's website has everything you need to know about the rules and regulations of business aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, is an agency of the U.S. government that is in charge of a lot of business aviation. The Federal Aviation Regulations, or FARs, tell business aviation what can and can't happen. As a corporate flight attendant, you will be most interested in FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135. Visit www.faa.gov to find out more.
NBAA — The National Business Aviation Association, or NBAA, is the most important organization for business aviation. There are a number of oversight committees in place at the NBAA. Their job is to give companies and employees direction. The Flight Attendant Committee of the NBAA gives business flight attendants a strong voice. To find out more, please go to www.nbaa.org.
Community of Corporate Flight Attendants — The Corporate Flight Attendant Community is a free resource center for private flight attendants that opened in 2002. The community gathers articles, links, training resources, information about food and wine, and a lot more in one place. The community also has a place to post resumes, forums, and information about catering. Go to www.corporateflyer.net to find out more.
Cabin Manager — Cabin Managers is a top forum for people in the business aviation community. It is a part of the Corporate Flight Attendant Community. Some of the most popular subforums on this site are General Discussion, Stress and Health, Inflight Services, Just for Newbies, and Safety and Security. For more information, go to www.cabinmanagers.com. You can read, start, or reply to a thread to talk directly with other members of the community.
Catering for corporate jets — This site is another part of the Corporate Flight Attendant Community. It has information about in-flight caterers from all over the world. People who visit the site can write about their experiences with catering and share recommendations and tips. There are also articles about how to serve food and wine.
Women working in business aviation — Women in Corporate Aviation was started in 1993 as a branch of the Women in Aviation International group to help business aviation women connect with each other and find mentors.
Lastly, there are a number of companies that offer business aviation training to help corporate flight attendants advance their careers. Visit http://www.corporateflyer.net/IndustryLinks.html for a full list of some of the best companies out there. Business aviation is a rewarding field, but it takes a lot of guts and determination to get started, and not everyone has those qualities. What do you think?
