Key skills for air cabin crew
Employers look for strong evidence of the following skills:
good communication skills
excellent interpersonal skills
the ability to remain calm in emergencies or when dealing with difficult passegers
diplomacy and tact
good colour vision and hearing
good general health and fitness – many airlines require cabin staff to be able to swim at least 25m
assertiveness
the ability to keep a cheery countenance when you've been on your feet a long time and you're out of your time zone.