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Airline Jobs
Cabin Crew
Airline cabin crew are responsible for the comfort, safety and welfare of passengers travelling on aircraft during flights to and from UK and international destinations.
Working as a member of the cabin crew for a major airline is often perceived to be a glamorous and exciting airline jobs. In reality, repetitive duties and dealing with difficult or rowdy passengers can result in high levels of stress.
Constant travelling, nights frequently spent away from home, long hours and varying time zones can also make the airline jobs tiring and lonely. In compensation, salaries are enhanced by good benefits packages that include 'social/domestic disruption' allowances and generous travel subsidies.
Air traffic controller - airline jobs
Air traffic controllers are responsible for directing the safe movement of aircraft arriving and departing from airports and flying on major air routes.
Air traffic controllers are predominantly employed by National Air Traffic Services Ltd, a subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority. They work from either control towers which give a 360-degree view of aircraft, or control centres where aircraft are viewed and controlled via radars.
Controllers maintain radio/radar contact with aircraft pilots within designated areas, providing them with advice, instructions and information about weather conditions and safe flight/ascent/descent paths. The job can be tiring and uncomfortable: constantly working in front of computers in a seated position, wearing headphones, often with dimmed lighting. 24-hour shift work is a standard requirement of the job.
Airline pilot - airline jobs
Airline pilots fly aircraft carrying freight or passengers to various domestic and international destinations.
Airline pilots are employed by commercial airlines, owners of private aircraft, and air-taxi operators. In addition to flying aircraft they are responsible for planning routes, assessing fuel requirements and liaising with other personnel including air traffic controllers, ground staff and cabin crew. It is a highly responsible airline jobs - the safety of all on board rests with the pilots' skills and ability to understand and quickly analyse complicated flight data, and to respond appropriately.
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