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Pursers and Flight Attendants  (NOC 6432)
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Airline pursers and flight attendants ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and crew members during flights. Ship pursers attend to the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships. Airline pursers and flight attendants are employed by airline companies. Ship pursers are employed by tour or cruise boat companies.

customer service director, flight attendant, flight service director, passenger service director, purser, airline, ship purser.

The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • Flight attendants greet passengers, explain and demonstrate safety procedures, check the general condition of the aircraft cabin, ensure that all necessary supplies are on board, attend to safety of passengers during take-offs, landings and emergencies, serve food and beverages to passengers and make flight announcements.
  • Flight pursers, customer service directors and passenger service directors co-ordinate the activities of flight attendants, provide service to passengers during flight and complete reports.
  • Ship pursers supervise ship attendants, arrange activities for passengers and conduct ship's business, such as signing on crew, maintaining payroll records, assisting passengers in preparing customs declarations and supervising baggage storage.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bonaventure, Cap-Chat, Chandler, Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Murdochville, New Richmond, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

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Education & Job Requirements for Pursers and Flight Attendants in Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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[ Report Publication Date: 2010-12-09 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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