Skip to section : About the role Career progression and training Salary and benefits Entry requirements As an Air Force Flight Steward, you'll be an integral part of the crew on the Air Force's primary strategic air transport asset, the Boeing 757, flying both internationally and domestically.
Service Air Force Specialisation Aviation Location Whenuapai and Woodbourne Starting Trade Training $64,177 About the role Being ready and able to take action in the event of an inflight or ground emergency is the primary aspect of your role.
You'll receive all the training required to enable you to control emergency situations, operate emergency equipment, administer first aid and direct passenger evacuation.
BEFORE FLIGHT PREPARATION Prior preparation is essential for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of any flight.
As a Flight Steward you will conduct pre-flight inspections of emergency equipment and aircraft systems, complete aircraft documentation, plan and request crew and passenger catering requirements, liaise with both external and internal agencies, load rations and equipment prior to passenger arrival and assist with passenger boarding.
IN FLIGHT DUTIES There is no typical flight on the B757; you may be responsible for tasks carrying military, veteran or civilian personnel, freight, resupply flights to Antarctica, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief or VIP tasks carrying passengers such as the Prime Minister or Royal family.
Your job will involve : Conducting safety briefings Securing the aircraft cabin prior to take-off and landing and in turbulence Taking action in the event of an in-flight emergency Carrying out First Aid procedures if required Preparing and providing inflight passenger service Ensuring passengers comply with international agriculture and customs requirements Representing New Zealand and the RNZAF at the highest levels when dealing with national and international VIPs AFTER FLIGHT DUTIES Your duties don't end after landing at your destination or transit airfield.
You will liaise with catering agencies, prepare the aircraft cabin and equipment for the next day's flying and you may be required to escort passengers to their accommodation.
On occasion veterans fly onboard the B757 to attend commemorations of battles fought overseas.
On these flights you will escort the veterans to parades and functions in such countries as France and Turkey.
The crew can also be requested to represent the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) at VIP functions.
Job on base When you're not flying there's still plenty to do.
You will carry out specialist training such as VIP and First Aid courses, maintain your annual currencies and complete secondary base duties such as barrack NCO or entertainments committee member.
Unlike a civilian flight attendant, you will be deciding what the inflight service will consist of on your upcoming flights and planning a menu accordingly.
You will be required to liaise with catering agencies around the world in order to best cater for your flight.
You will also be required to prepare the aircraft for VIP flights, ensuring every need has been catered for and all the required equipment is loaded.
As a more senior Flight Steward, in addition to these general duties, you will be overseeing the preparation of the flights you are a supervisor on.
If you are an instructor, you will also be conducting Categorisation Checks and preparing for Route Checks.
You will be updating training packages in preparation for future courses, co-ordinating training and instructing when required.
Job on deployment This role will see you working at home and abroad.
You will fly within New Zealand, and to a variety of countries overseas.
Commonly visited places are Australia, the Pacific Islands, South East Asia and the Middle East.
You could be flying an aircraft full of Army passengers and freight one week, and the Prime Minister and entourage the next!
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Your actions during an aircraft emergency could save lives.
You'll receive all the training required to enable you to take action in the event of an in-flight or ground emergency.
Your new-found skills will also allow you to operate aircraft equipment and systems to control or limit emergency situations, aid passenger evacuation and administer first aid.
Career progression and training As you become more experienced, you will be given greater responsibilities in managing personnel and equipment.
As a senior Flight Steward you'll be required to perform military leadership duties and be responsible for personnel under your supervision.
Your role will include conducting personnel performance appraisals, mentoring, personal development planning and maintaining discipline.
You will also take on a senior role onboard the aircraft where you will supervise your Flight Steward team.
Upon successful enlistment into the Air Force you'll be posted to RNZAF Base Woodbourne (near Blenheim).
Here you'll do 12 weeks of basic military training to find out if you've got what it takes to be in the Air Force.
Salary and benefits Careers in the Air Force are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting.
As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.
$50,597 Under Initial Training $64,177 Starting Trade Training $119,462 Future Potential Earnings Figures updated on July 1st 2023 Benefits and allowances Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.
In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include : Access to your Service marae or turangawaewae Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases Opportunities to travel Free and subsidised medical and dental care Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases Free and subsidised insurance cover Help to buy a home and save for retirement Entry requirements Period of Service You must be at least 17 years of age.
Meet the citizenship & security requirements to gain SV security clearance for this trade.
You must be medically fit for service.
Colour perception restrictions may apply.
Minimum : 3 years secondary school.
Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.
To be competitive : NCEA Level 2.
There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.
Your training is some of the most thorough and advanced in the world.
On graduation you will be required to complete a return of service of 24 months.
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