Want to fly for free? Try being a flight attendant; you'll have fantastic travel benefits, including discounted flights for yourself and your family. Philippine Airlines is the Philippines ' flag carrier. Here’s a guide on how to become a Flight Attendant in Philippine Airlines.
Philippine Airlines and PAL Express are known as PAL. However, PAL Express (Air Philippines) is a subsidiary and the regional brand of PAL. It’s a budget airline that’s in competition with Cebu Pacific. PAL flies to 71 destinations all over the world. They proudly represent the “Heart of the Filipino,” so if you have qualities like “magaling, maaasahan, maalaga, magalang, and malambing,” feel free to apply.
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Nationality: Filipino
Height: at least 5’3 for Women and 5’6 for Men
Weight: Proportionate to height
Age: 18 years old and above
Education: College Graduate (any degree)
Languages Spoken: Proficient in English and Filipino
Other Notes:
The official website for careers at Philippine Airlines is at philippineairlines.com. Then, you can click “Find your next job.”
As for PAL Express, you can send your resume together with a cover letter at palexcrewofchoice@pal.com.ph, as they have no website.
You can also apply by walk-in at the Philippine Airlines Head Office – just make sure that they accept walk-in applications on the day you are going.
There is “Open Day” Hiring, you can get updated through their website.
STEP 1: Update your Resume and pass an application to PAL's website. Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions. Make sure your e-mail and contact number are active.
STEP 2: Wait for them to reply. Usually, they will give you a schedule for screening and interview.
STEP 3: Go to the venue. It’s preferable if you do the following:
STEP 4: You will have an Initial Medical Examination. It's fast and can last up to 5 minutes, where they will check if you have the desired height and if your weight is proportional to your height. Eye vision is also checked, and they prefer 20-20 vision. Color blindness test is also done.
STEP 5: If you pass, then the next step is an Impact Interview. You might have to be with a group but focus on your interviewer. The interviewer asks you to smile, check your skin, and asks you to walk. Then you'll have a brief interview like "Tell me about yourself." You’ll need to give your best here to be remembered and to have the opportunity to go to the next step.
You will be then interviewed by an Executive Panel alone. Then you will be going to the next process.
STEP 6: After that, you will be given an Integrity Test, which might be done in another day. This is like an IQ Exam. If you pass, then you will be going to the next step.
STEP 7: On the next step, you will have another executive panel interview, one of which is the president. You might be asked to wear PAL’s scarf, then casual clothes, and let down your hair. It’s kind of a physical check to help them visualize you as a PAL Flight Attendant.
STEP 8: There will be a 1-4 months training at the Main Office of Philippine Airlines. Almost every day, you will have an exam, so you need to do your best. The passing rate is high, and there are limited retakes. In case you always fail, you might be advised to leave the training. There are also graded drills.
STEP 9: After your training, you will have a Supervised Line Experience; you will observe the crew and be guided by your supervisors. Then Line Check, which you will act as a Cabin Crew. You will also be asked questions with regards to what you have learned.
STEP 10: If you pass all the steps, you can start as a Flight Attendant. Congratulations, you are now an official Flight Attendant of PAL!
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1. What are the requirements needed to be a Flight Attendant at Philippine Airlines?
Requirements are found above.
2. What if I am below the required height? Can I pass?
You might not pass the first stage even though you have a pleasing personality or charming, but you could also try.
3. What if I have pimples, moles, scars, or freckles?
For pimples, many suggest that you do the interview when you don't have a breakout. For the other ones, as long as it can be covered by make-up, it's good to go.
4. What do I do if I have braces?
You can still apply, but if you have braces, then you get asked to take it out before training.
5. Do I need to graduate from college? What course should I take?
Yes, you need to have a College Diploma to apply. There’s no specific course to take to be a flight attendant.
6. Where can I apply?
You can apply online or check out the schedules when PAL accepts “Walk-in” applications in their office.
7. Can I speak Filipino during the interview?
If the interviewer asks you in English, it’s better to reply in English, too. You can speak it, though, I recommend you to answer in English as it will help them assess your grasp of the language.
8. How about the training? What do I need to learn?
A lot. General Airline Information, Survival Swimming, Safety Equipment, and First Aid are a few subjects.
9. Are exams during training important?
Yes, they are. If you fail, you may not pursue your dreams.
10. Do I get to experience being a cabin crew?
Yes, after your training, you will get a Supervised Line Experience and Line Check.
11. How do I know that I am already one?
Once you are done with the training, SLE, and Line check, you will graduate. You can now be a certified flight attendant.
12. How much is the salary of a Flight Attendant in Philippine Airlines?
That will depend on your flight hours and allowances. Let's say your basic pay is PHP 18,000, and you have 70 flight hours for the month (35 * 300 + 35 * 400 = 24500). So your take-home pay will be PHP 42,500 plus other allowances less deductions like taxes, premiums, etc.; it's a good amount already!
