• A fixed term contract with Jet2.com until 1st November 2010.
• A competitive Cabin Crew salary.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• First class training developed in association with The Aviation Academy.

The life Cabin Crew lead is often described as glamorous and to some extent it is. We do visit different countries every day and can meet over 450 passengers in a day, each one different. Business people, holiday makers, city breakers, children and babies each one with different needs and a different story to tell. As Cabin Crew we have to be friendly individuals with time for every passenger, ensuring that they receive the best customer service possible. Thankfully our safety knowledge is rarely put to the test for real. Before each flight our safety and first aid knowledge is checked and each crew member is responsible for maintaining their own knowledge to ensure that they are capable of dealing with any potential emergency or first aid situation should it occur.

Not quite so glamorous, we are responsible for cleaning the entire aircraft on turnarounds. This includes collecting rubbish, newspapers etc, hoovering spilt crumbs on the floor and ensuring the toilets are fresh for each flight. To ensure costs are kept to a minimum the aircraft has only a short time on the ground between flights, so generally we have to clean the aircraft within 10 minutes before the next set of passengers arrive.

A typical day can see us having to get up at 4 am, reporting for work looking like we've just stepped out of Toni and Guys. On board the aircraft, we take care of the safety of our passengers and crew, serve food and drinks, offer tax free goods for sale and ensure the aircraft is clean and tidy throughout the flight. Our working day can easily be 12 hours long and the time goes by quickly because we are always so busy. Flying can be really tiring so it's important to keep yourself fit and healthy and make sure you get plenty of rest between flights. We love our jobs and our smiles are genuine!

Still interested, excited and ready for more information? Then read on...

To apply for the role you must have the following essential attributes:

• Over 18 years of age
• Over 5'2" (1.57m) in height with weight in proportion
• A minimum of 4 GCSE's or equivalent at grade C or above including English and Maths. Certificates must be presented at interview.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Able to swim well (minimum of 25m)
• Of normal vision (contact lenses acceptable)
• Experienced in dealing with the public
• Experienced in a sales environment or willing to learn how to sell effectively and work towards targets
• Physically fit with a good attendance record in your current position
• Hard working, flexible and willing to operate on a shift roster
• In possession of a valid European Union passport and have the right to work in the UK
• Prepared to live within one hour's travelling time of any Jet2.com base
• Ready to meet the challenge of dealing with people and demanding situations
• Friendly and outgoing with a lively personality

You will enjoy interacting with people, you'll also be reliable and honest with a good sense of humour. Very importantly, you'll need to provide a full 5 year reference history in order to work for Jet2.com and obtain an airport security pass.

To access this fantastic potential career opportunity you must undertake and successfully complete a five week training course. The initial training programme will be delivered in association with The Aviation Academy and will be conducted by The Aviation Academy at Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA).

Successful completion of the course, followed by an acceptance interview will guarantee you a job with Jet2.com for the summer 2010 season.

Please note: failure to meet any of the above criteria may mean you will not be successful in your initial on-line application, first or second interview or in completing the training programme. As a result you may be asked to leave at any time, you will not be offered employment with Jet2.com and you may not be offered a refund for your course fees.

There is only one way to apply and that is on-line on the Jet2.com website (www.jobs.jet2.com)

No other form of application is accepted.

Full details of the process of application, selection and details of the course are available on an information sheet (5 week Cabin Crew Initial Training Course - Frequently Asked Questions). Please ask for a copy or access this document via the Aviation Academy website (www.theaviationacademy.co.uk)

This will be dependant on the base that you would like to apply for. We will be accepting applications for some bases up until March 2010. Please check our website for closing dates.

Our selection process consists of two stages. If your online application is successful you will firstly be asked to attend a selection day. If you are successful at the selection day you will then be invited to attend the second stage of our selection process which is a 5 week training course held at The Aviation Academy. You will then be offered a fixed term Cabin Crew contract with Jet2.com.

Short listing will be carried out during November through to March 2009/10. An experienced team of people will review all applications, check whether they meet the minimum requirements and if so, will invite potential candidates to a Selection Day.

N.B. Please check you meet the minimum requirements before applying.

If you are successful in passing the initial screening of your on-line application you will be invited to attend one of our one-day Selection Days.

You will receive a letter from The Aviation Academy giving full information of the venue, date and timings of the day. Information will also be given on what to expect on the day and what to bring with you.

If you are unsuccessful you will receive an email confirming this. You will also receive a letter from The Aviation Academy, along with information about other courses and support that is offered by The Aviation Academy at Leeds Bradford International Airport and other training providers elsewhere. This additional support may enable you to re-apply at a later date, having updated your skills and qualifications.

All Selection Days will take place at The Aviation Academy at Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Their full address is The Aviation Academy, Hangar 1, Southside Aviation Centre, Leeds Bradford International Airport, Leeds, LS19 7UG.

Telephone Number is: 0113 391 0919

Fax Number is: 0113 391 0918

e-mail address is: info@theaviationacademy.co.uk

Their website address is www.theaviationacademy.co.uk where a location map and directions can be found.

Selection Days will be held during November, December, January, Febrauary and March 2009/10. If you have been successful in your initial application and have been invited to attend a Selection Day full details will be given of which date you are invited to attend.

The letter will ask you to complete and return a reply slip confirming your attendance at the Selection Day.

You will also have to complete and return a self-assessment Medical form. It is important that you disclose to us any medical conditions that you are aware of. Once the Medical form has been received, should we feel it necessary we may ask you to undertake a short medical examination by a Civil Aviation Authority Doctor who will assess your ability to undertake the role of a Cabin Crew member. You will be asked to pay for this medical examination, if necessary, which can be arranged at LBIA and is expected to cost circa £60.

Finally, you will be asked to read, understand and sign up to the Rules and Regulations of The Aviation Academy. During your time on the programme you will be a student of the Aviation Academy (part of Craven College) and must abide by the rules and regulations set by the College, The Aviation Academy and the airport.

When you arrive at the Aviation Academy you should report to the security gate who will then direct you to The Aviation Academy.

At Reception you will be asked to sign in and you will be given a visitor ID card.

Your day will be split into a morning and afternoon session. You will only be invited to attend the afternoon session if you are successful after the morning activities.

The morning session will begin with a presentation from Jet2.com telling you all about life as Cabin Crew and you will also get an opportunity to speak to some of our current Cabin Crew and ask any questions that you may have.

After the presentation you will undertake a series of activities in a group and individually to ascertain your suitability for employment as a member of Cabin Crew. You will also be asked to undertake exercises to test your literacy and numeracy.

The session is arranged to give you the opportunity to show your potential trainers how you operate alone and with others, what current skills you have and what potential for other skills we can see in you.

If you are successful following the morning activities you will be asked to stay for the afternoon which will involve an interview.

The day is meant to be relatively informal so that you can relax and show the recruitment team who you are and how you interact with others. Try to relax and enjoy the day but remember that you are being observed at all times and the feedback from all observations will be taken into account when deciding whether or not to offer you a place on the Cabin Crew Initial Training Programme.

Please arrive dressed in smart business dress.

Please bring with you:

• A black pen
• Some A4 paper
• Although there are vending machines but not canteen facilities on site, it is suggested that you also bring lunch with you.
• Any relevant qualification certificates and one photocopy of each
• 4 passport sized photographs (Please write your name and date of birth clearly on the back of each photo).
• Proof of your current address (a utility bill or bank statement addressed to you at your current address)
• Proof of your date of birth (an official document such as your Birth Certificate, Passport or Driving Licence)

You will already have completed and returned the medical form and procedures documents when you returned your reply slip to confirm attendance at the Selection Day. Should there be any queries on either of these they will be discussed with you on an individual basis during the Selection Day.

Please note: Any expenses or associated costs incurred as a result of attending the Selection Day will be your responsibility and no assistance will be offered to cover these expenses.

You will be assessed over the period of the morning of the selection day and if you have been unsuccessful, you will be free to leave at lunchtime.

Although this may mean you have not been successful on this occasion with your application for a place on the 5 week Cabin Crew Initial Training Course, it does not necessarily mean that you may not be able to access other programmes. You will be offered information on other courses both at The Aviation Academy and elsewhere.

If you successfully meet the minimum requirements during the Selection Day you will be notified in writing by The Aviation Academy confirming you were successful at the Selection Day and inviting to attend the 5 week Cabin Crew Initial Training Course.

As places on the courses are strictly limited you will be asked to confirm your planned attendance by returning a short form.

You will be given information on the required dates of attendance and all costs associated with the course.

You will also be told of the actions you need to take immediately which include:

• You must apply for a Disclosure Scotland Certificate via the website (www.disclosurescotland.co.uk). The certificate can be obtained on-line and will cost you £23.00 which must be paid for by credit or debit card. It is also possible to apply for the certificate by post. (Please ask for further details). The Certificate must be dated within one month of the start of the training programme.
  
  N.B. Your Certificate must show no criminal convictions to enable us to proceed with your application.
• If you are joining us straight from school we will apply to your school for a reference. We will require a good reference from them to enable us to proceed.
• For all other applicants, we will request details of your employment/study history over the past five years.

We require the position you held, the dates you worked for the organisation, the name and address of the organisation, the name of the Head of Human Resources or someone within the organisation who can give you a reference.

Failure to satisfactorily provide any of this information or where there are unexplained gaps in your employment/study history, this may prevent you from being able to attend the course or to have future employment with Jet2.com

Yes, the course fee is £600 per person and this is payable to Craven College. You can pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card.

Once you are offered a place on the course, and have confirmed your intention to attend, you will be asked to pay £600.

Should you offer to pay this amount within five days this amount may be reduced to £550.

If you are unable to pay the £600, Jet2.com may offer a sponsorship to cover this fee. You will then enter into an arrangement with Jet2.com to pay back the full £600 made by monthly deductions from your pay and will be discussed with you on an individual basis.

All 5 week courses will take place at The Aviation Academy at Leeds Bradford International Airport. Most of the training will take place within The Aviation Academy building but the course also includes a visit to the Crew Room at LBA and to an aircraft located within walking distance. Some practical training will take place off site and transport will be provided from The Aviation Academy to the other site and back at no additional cost to you.

If you live out of the area and it is not feasible for you to travel easily each day you will need to consider staying overnight locally during the course. Most people will look at staying over on Monday to Thursday evenings, returning home on Friday evening and returning again on Monday morning.

An accommodation list is available which gives options such as local hotels, bed and breakfasts, home stays and some other agencies that offer accommodation.

Although we hope to be able to support you with this it is ultimately your responsibility to find your own accommodation for the duration of the course if this is it necessary.

Any expenses or associated costs incurred as a result of this will be your responsibility and no assistance will be offered to cover these expenses.

You will be trained on all essential requirements of the Cabin Crew role including the theory of flight, discipline and responsibility, communication, passenger handling, equipment, emergency procedures, flight time limitations, water survival training, Crew Resource Management (CRM), dangerous goods, security, conflict management, cabin service and sales, manual handling, first aid and in flight medical care, pilot incapacitation.

During the course you will also be trained on practical elements including fire and smoke, slide descent and water survival.

You will visit the Crew Room at LBA and during the course a Jet2.com aircraft will be available to aid understanding and familiarisation.

Outside of the course hours in the training room you will be expected to study and revise as necessary. You will be given homework by your Trainers and expected to prepare for the next day and any planned tests and assessments. You should arrive expecting to study for at least one to two hours each night.

You will be continually assessed during the course by your Trainers who will check that you are understanding and retaining the content of the course.

In addition you will undertake short tests at the end of each section to ensure you have fully understood the course to date.

If you fail an assessment or test you will be supported by your Trainer, where appropriate, you will be given an opportunity to re-take the assessment or test.

Where it is not felt possible to allow re-assessment or re-testing you will be asked to leave the course (at whatever stage you are at). The Aviation Academy will, where possible, offer you alternative courses at both LBA and elsewhere.

If you successfully reach the end of the 5 week course having completed all assessments, tests and participated fully, first of all congratulations on a job well done!

You will be invited to a brief second interview before the end of the course.

Well done on a job well done! Following successful completion of the training course you will be told that you have been successful in securing employment with Jet2.com for the 2010 Summer Season.

You will receive a letter of congratulations from The Aviation Academy and a certificate of attendance.

You will also receive a letter from the Human Resources Department at Jet2.com confirming your employment and telling you what to do next.

Only under very exceptional circumstances will refunds be given for course fees, however, consideration will be given to the circumstances, and without prejudice.

Unfortunately not. Although you will already have been trained to CAA standards elsewhere, to ensure that the course meets CAA requirements all candidates must attend for the full 5 weeks and therefore the full course fee is payable.

Appointed representatives from The Aviation Academy (Craven College) will initially process these documents but all information will be shared with Jet2.com. You will be asked to sign and return a 'Disclosure of Information' form prior to attending the Selection Day. This form confirms that you are giving us permission to share information between the two organisations.

Candidates may be asked to leave the course if their behaviour is unprofessional or unacceptable or if they do not meet the standards required to complete the programme.

We ask you to sign this form to ensure you have read and understand the minimum requirements that are essential requirements for anyone who is going to potentially be employed at a later date by Jet2.com. This checklist ensures you are able to meet all the elements prior to spending time and money on attending the Selection Day and course. If you require any clarification, please just ask.

Information is available on the Jet2.com website (http://jobs.jet2.com/jobs.php?d=14)

You can also access information:

• on our website (www.theaviationacademyco.uk)
• by calling 0113 391 0919 to ask for an information pack
• or by e-mailing your request for an information pack to info@theaviationacademy.co.uk

Where you are requesting information from us we hope to post it to you within 48 hours.

N.B. It is very important that you understand the potential employment on offer, the process you will go through if you decide to apply and what your options could be if you are not successful with your application on this occasion.

There is no guarantee of a job at any stage of the process. Whether or not you are offered a position is subject to many factors including successfully gaining a place on the course, passing the course, passing the second interview, providing all the necessary paperwork on time.

Employment offers are solely at the discretion of Jet2.com.

After successfully completing the training course you will be offered employment for one season with Jet2.com.

You can expect to earn gross earnings of £15,000 pro rata inclusive of additional payments.

If you still haven't found the answer you are seeking please contact The Aviation Academy on 0113 3910919 or info@theaviationacademy.co.uk and we will respond to your enquiry within 48 hours.