Job Description
Captain
Act as the overall command of the aircraft, take charge of take-off, landing, navigation and cockpit management, and assume full responsibility for the safe operation of the aircraft and the safety and well-being of all the passengers aboard
First Officer
Assist the captain in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the aircraft
Perform communication and navigational duties
Execute take-offs and landings of the aircraft under the supervision of the captain
Second Officer
Assist the Captain and the First Officer
Plan the flight, operate the in-flight radios and perform navigational duties (In general, a second officer is only needed in long-haul flights)
Qualities and Qualifications
Possess a high level of alertness and good judgment and capable of working with a cool head under pressure
Fluent in both written and spoken English and able to meet the physical and visual requirements
Entry requirements for different posts may vary among airlines
Career Path
Flight Attendant
Job Description
They provide services for passengers during a flight, including:
Greet and direct passengers to assigned seats and attend to their needs
Distribute reading materials
Answer enquiries and distribute immigration and landing forms
Ensure that prepared meals and beverages are on board and serve them to the passengers
Ensure that safety instructions are observed
Attend to cabin safety and conduct the safety drill for the passengers and help them to evacuate the plane in case of emergency
Qualities and Qualifications
Entry requirements may vary among airlines
Have attained a good standard of secondary education
Fluent in English and in one or two Chinese dialects; knowledge of other languages such as Japanese, French or German will be an advantage
Cheerful, prudent, adaptable, and prepared to work irregular hours
Previous knowledge or experience in catering, nursing, first aid or domestic science will be an advantage
Career Path