Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Become A Special Air Mission Flight Attendant

Special Air Mission Flight Attendants care for VIP passengers.


One of the most elite groups of flight attendants in the world care for the president of the United States, world leaders, members of Congress and other dignitaries. This group is part of the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. Special Air Mission Flight Attendants offer world-class service and attention while always keeping the safety of their special charges foremost on every mission. The road to this posting is a long and difficult one, but the position offers unprecedented experiences for those chosen for this posting.


Instructions


1. Join the United States Air Force. The special flight attendant candidates must be at least 21 years of age, but you will need some years of training and experience before joining the group. Do everything that you can to distinguish yourself at boot camp and at your first posting.


2. Let your interest in the flight attendant posting be known to your superiors. You will need letters of recommendation in order to proceed in your career, so let your superior officers know of your career plans.


3. Apply for the position when your first tour is up and you are ready to re-enlist. Make sure that you have an exemplary service record. The selection committee will review your service record, check your recommendation letters, do a security clearance check on you and make sure that you have a flight physical.


4. Face the board of Air Wing members in a professional manner. This group is designed to determine if you have the right background, attitude and talent to fit in with the other members of the Air Wing. If you pass this interview, you will be accepted in to training.


5. Take all of your training courses and pass them in an exemplary fashion. You will train in combat survival school, water survival school and the Enlisted Aviator Undergraduate course. Those candidates passing these classes will then go on to Flight Attendant Culinary and Egress Training School. After successfully passing these courses, you will be assigned to Andrews and the 89th Airwing.

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