Facts about private jets
Private jets have always captured the attention of those working in aviation, not only because of the financial comfort offered, but also because of the environment in which you work. As a flight attendant from commercial aviation you can aspire to VVIP or VIP aviation even after 1-2 years of flying or at least after accumulating the knowledge related to service in premium classes.
Brief overview of some private aircrafts
Learjet 60 – Mid-size business jet accommodating up to 7 pax. It has a small galley with wardrobe, washroom and can fly up to 5 hours (Los Angeles to New York).
Challenger 604/605 – Mid-range business jet mostly with the cabin crew jump-seat in the cockpit.
Usually has 9 seats and 1 divan, wash room and can fly 7 hours (London to Dubai). The galley includes microwave, oven, sink, chiller and ice box.
Gulfstream G550 – This ultra-long range business jet can hold up to 18 pax. Can have crew rest area, washrooms, cabins that can be made into a private bedroom. Some of the features are: trademark panoramic oval windows, leather seats with massage feature, CD/DVD player, satellite phone, airshow monitors, wireless internet, printer, fax.
Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) – It is a popular choice of heavy jet, can accommodate 8 to 25 passengers, divided into different compartments. Normally there are 2 flight deck crew and 5 to 8 cabin crew.
The BBJ can be configured as grand or as simple as the owner would like but popular features are dining areas, offices, bedrooms and full bathrooms with showers. Some BBJs have conference rooms, staff areas and a galley kitchen with bar.
Most private jets also have variations so the Challenger may be a 300, 604 or 850 for example. The Gulfstream may be a 250, 450 or 550. The Global may be a 5000, XRs or 6000. The smaller jets are quite difficult to tell apart on first glance – but a good tip is too look at the windows. If they are a large oval – then that is how you recognize a Gulfstream!
Be prepared for success!
Private airlines and V.I.P’s who own a private jet want their future employees to have knowledge of V.V.I.P customer relations, cultures, 5-star gastronomy, flight safety, survival, first aid right from the recruitment stage. Such information is hard to find unless you already have experience flying business or first class. Due to these increasingly demanding requirements, we implemented a Premium Silver Service Course for Private Aviation in order to give you all the information you need before attending the interview. In the class we combine theory with practical exercises with the guidance of each student, so that at the end you identify with the work of top flight attendants and appear at the interview 100% prepared. The course is organized online or in private in Romania (Cluj and Bucharest): https://nicoletagherman.ro/silver-service-course-for-corporate-flight-attendants2/