Essentials of cabin crew launched for aviation industry

It was a gathering of industry stakeholders recently at the launch of the book ‘Essentials of a Cabin Crew’ written by joy Ogbeni.

The book, described as apt for the Nigerian Aviation industry positioned for growth and development with the expectant entrant of more domestic airlines and the soon-to-start Nigeria Air is said to be a must-read.

Unveiling the book, the Chief launcher, Chief Executive Officer, Xejet Airline, Mr Emmanuel Iza said, it is a welcome development to have a book of this sought to help would-be cabin crew to understand the profession they are aspiring for, how to go about applying for a job and other tips to help them succeed.

Since my path crossed MamaJ, it has never been the same; she’s been a very wonderful person”.

Chairman of the occasion, Ms Jasmine Dion, Green Africa, applauded the efforts of the author of the book, Joy Ogbebo for her passion for promoting the cabin crew profession and grooming the next generation of aviation professionals.

“As a woman professional, it is very important for me to stand up and support women professionals, women entrepreneurs. It is rightly said, “do not judge a book by its cover and without taking a look at the book, I am sure I can say with certainty this is not just a book and this is not just a cover to be judged”.

“This is a culmination of MamaJ’s experience, her years of expertise and her years of passion. It is all of that which is garnered to make this few 100 pages and I am sure there is going to be a volume two, a volume three and many more, I look forward to being back for all of those volumes”.

In her address of welcome, the author of the book, Joy Ogbebo said, she was inspired to write the book due to the high demand for information concerning the Cabin Crew profession and described the book as an answer to the many mind-boggling questions.

She stated that the number of people who reached out to her for information keeps increasing and knowing that the greatest empowerment one can give to anyone is information.

“No wonder late Kofi Anan did say that Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family”.

“I wrote this book because I identified an information gap and I wanted to see how I could fill it. I strongly believe that every young person out there deserves a right to the right information before they kick start their career journey in Aviation”.

According to Joy, the book is an interesting read as it captures every piece of information needed to kick start the journey of becoming a cabin crew.

“The Cabin Crew profession is one of the best jobs. Very attractive job. A job that takes you around the world, imagine having breakfast in Lagos, lunch in Accra and dinner in London.. what can be more exciting….However, it is important that you know that behind all that is hard work!”.

In her advice to aspiring cabin crew, she said, “Please, if you are an aspiring Cabin Crew, read this book. Do not dabble in what you don’t know. The role of a Cabin Crew transcends serving coffee onboard and looking all glammed up. Do not take that step if you haven’t read this book, please. I am thinking of going for a guidance and counselling course as many of you have turned me into a counsellor in addition to what I do. I know how many times some call me crying, some are becoming depressed. I have had to do a lot of talking, encouragement and all that. They had thought that after their course a job would fall automatically on their laps. Nothing is automatic. You have to be ready to pay the price”.

The climax of the event was the launch and purchase of the book by airline’s cabin crew executives present, airline CEOs, stakeholders aspiring cabin crew, aviation training organizations and interested individuals.