What is a Steward/Stewardess/Cabin Crew on Private Jet?
What is a Private Jet Steward / Stewardess ?
Private jet stewards and stewardesses form part of a service team on board private jets for clients requiring a premium service with experienced professionals. Stewards and stewardesses are required to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers throughout the flight.
What responsibilities does a private jet Steward or Stewardess have ?
Prior to take-off, the on board team must hold a meeting to discuss aircraft security and to update each other on aircraft security equipment and issues such as weather, possible turbulence etc.
Before each flight, security checks are carried out to ensure that all emergency equipment is available and in good condition. This is inclusive of life jackets, torches and fire equipment. Any missing or damaged equipment must be immediately reported and replaced prior to take-off.
The private steward and/or stewardess is responsible for loading cabin luggage and ensuring that they are within the appropriate aircraft size and weight allowance. Equally, they must ensure that any passengers seated in the emergency exits are aware of emergency procedures during the unlikely event of evacuation.
The private steward and/or stewardess is responsible overall for ensuring that aircraft is ready for take-off, liaising when necessary with the pilot and co-pilot. Their duties include keeping and checking inventories of necessary goods to provide a pleasant flight for all passengers (such as verifying supplies of food and refreshments) and basic security features (such as ensuring the meal trays are in their full upright position, that seatbelts are secured etc.).
Prior to and throughout the flight, they are expected to periodically check all on board security protocols and care for sick or injured passengers in line with best practise. They should also be fully qualified, trained and capable of dealing with on board emergencies such as aggressive or violent behaviour.
Throughout the flight, stewards and/or stewardesses are expected to serve drinks and meals to passengers, with a special regard to their dietary and entertainment preferences. These must be noted and taken into consideration in preliminary loading and stock checks prior to take-off.
Prior to landing, stewards and/or stewardesses are responsible for undertaking a final cabin check.
A number of training options are available for stewards and stewardesses to ensure that they are fully able to cope with a variety of challenging and emergency situations. These include:
Before each flight, security checks are carried out to ensure that all emergency equipment is available and in good condition. This is inclusive of life jackets, torches and fire equipment. Any missing or damaged equipment must be immediately reported and replaced prior to take-off.
The private steward and/or stewardess is responsible for loading cabin luggage and ensuring that they are within the appropriate aircraft size and weight allowance. Equally, they must ensure that any passengers seated in the emergency exits are aware of emergency procedures during the unlikely event of evacuation.
The private steward and/or stewardess is responsible overall for ensuring that aircraft is ready for take-off, liaising when necessary with the pilot and co-pilot. Their duties include keeping and checking inventories of necessary goods to provide a pleasant flight for all passengers (such as verifying supplies of food and refreshments) and basic security features (such as ensuring the meal trays are in their full upright position, that seatbelts are secured etc.).
Prior to and throughout the flight, they are expected to periodically check all on board security protocols and care for sick or injured passengers in line with best practise. They should also be fully qualified, trained and capable of dealing with on board emergencies such as aggressive or violent behaviour.
Throughout the flight, stewards and/or stewardesses are expected to serve drinks and meals to passengers, with a special regard to their dietary and entertainment preferences. These must be noted and taken into consideration in preliminary loading and stock checks prior to take-off.
Prior to landing, stewards and/or stewardesses are responsible for undertaking a final cabin check.
A number of training options are available for stewards and stewardesses to ensure that they are fully able to cope with a variety of challenging and emergency situations. These include:
- Disruption during take-off or landing
- Emergency landings
- On-board medical emergencies
- Handling smoking on-board and cabin fires
- Sudden loss of air pressure
- On-board child labour, sickness, injury and death
- The presence of dangerous products on-board
- Emergency evacuations
- Flight diversions
- Water landings
- Survival techniques for emergency landings
What accommodation should be expected for a private jet steward or stewardess?
When travelling, the client usually offers cabin crew hotel or private accommodation.
All our stewards and stewardesses are required to
- Hold clean criminal records in both their country of employment and country of origin
- Present all certificates and qualifications from training centres and/or schools they attended
- Successfully pass two interview stages
- Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
- Complete professional dossiers containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements. Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.
Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits stewards and stewardesses for temporary, seasonal, or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions.