The Importance of Physical Training in Improving the Comprehensive Competencies of Flight Attendants

Abstract

To explore the compatibility of dance training with the flight attendant profession and its impact on improving flight attendants' overall competence, this study selected 80 current flight attendants and conducted a 12-week, three-phase progressive dance training program (focusing on basic dance posture correction, advanced dance temperament development, and the integration of dance movements with cabin service etiquette). Through questionnaires, interviews, and experiments, the study compared pre- and post-training changes in flight attendants' physical fitness, professional image, and service etiquette, focusing on analyzing the relevance of dance training to the professional needs of flight attendants. The results showed that: in terms of physical fitness, core indicators improved moderately (P<0.001), the average time for a 3000-meter run was shortened by 0.47 minutes, the average number of push-ups for men increased by 5.53, the average length of plank support increased by 23.35 seconds, and the average sit-and-reach distance increased by 4.33 cm; in terms of professional image, the overall score increased by 0.70 points, and the posture and demeanor dimension directly influenced by dance training increased by 24.1% (P<0.001); in terms of service etiquette, the overall score increased by 12.8 points, the standardization rate of cabin service actions (guiding gestures, meal delivery gestures, etc.) increased from 68.75% to 93.75%, and the proportion of personnel with excellent etiquette execution capabilities increased from 6.25% to 31.25% (P<0.001). Research shows that dance body training, through three major paths: posture correction, temperament cultivation, and movement standardization, accurately matches the core requirements of the flight attendant profession for "standardized external image, elegant service movements, and professional professional temperament". It is a key means to improve the comprehensive quality of flight attendants and provide a more professionally adaptable practical plan for talent training in the aviation industry.