The demand for passenger air travel is set to grow over the coming years, fuelling the need for more cabin crew staff to enter the industry. According to statistics from Boeing, passenger traffic is forecasted to grow by 5% per year from 2013 to 2032, with the world aircraft fleet set to double during this...
If you are planning on becoming a pilot in the US or for a US airline, you will need to undergo an FAA class 1 medical to ensure you meet the appropriate medical standards required to pilot a commercial aircraft. A class 1 FAA medical is valid for 6 months, at which time you will...
So you want to work at sea? You will need the appropriate MCA medical. If you are going to work aboard a seafaring ship, whether it’s as a master, crew member, entertainer, hairdresser, self-employed contractor or on board a fishing vessel, you will need to get an ENG1 certificate. This is a medical certificate that...
Budding UK commercial and airline transport pilots will need to arrange for an initial CAA Class 1 medical to ensure their pilot’s licence is valid and that training can be completed. If this is you, please read on for 5 simple steps to get you ready for your initial pilot medical. 1.Register with the CAA...
To succeed in your role as a cabin crew member, you’ll need to be up to the physical and mental demands of the job. Flying across multiple time zones, working unsociable hours and spending a lot of your time in a customer facing role all takes its toll, which is why anyone who wants to...
If you are thinking about starting a career at sea, in addition to the necessary qualifications, you will also need to have an MCA medical certificate. This ensures that you are fit and healthy to carry out your duties at sea. It is also a requirement of the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency), meaning it...