Preparing fruit bowls, icing champagne and cleaning windows of streaks: these are just some of the jobs involved in being a private jet flight attendant.
Amerika Young, who is based in Miami and works as a private jet flight attendant coach, reveals in her latest Youtube what an average day is like when working in the luxury world of aviation.
In the video, she gives viewers a step-by-step guide to the work involved, with the first task upon boarding being to check the toilets.
She explains that this is to check that the “water is circulating” and alert the pilot to any problems, but also to make sure there is no “stink” lurking.
“If it smells, you want them to change the toilet fluid immediately. Don’t wait until the end,” adds Amerika.
Amerika Young is based in Miami and works as a private jet flight attendant coach
She reveals in her latest YouTube what an average day is like working in the luxury world of aviation
After taking care of the restroom, the aviation professional says it’s important to check all the safety equipment.
She tells viewers: “I want you to become incredibly familiar with everything that happens on board (the jet).
“If it’s your very first time now, if it’s not your first time…even if it’s your millionth time on the plane, I want you to check all your safety equipment.
‘DDon’t assume that because you worked on this plane you know where everything is.
“Make sure you check everything…are the expiration dates still valid…is everything powered…does everything have enough oxygen?
“Take everything out and inspect it with your flashlight.”
Some of the pieces of equipment Amerika recommends checking include life rafts and the AED, or automated external defibrillator.
Next, the YouTube creator moves to the kitchen where she prepares all the catering equipment.
This seems like one of the most daunting tasks, as it involves icing drinks, filling ice drawers, and putting food in the refrigerator or cooler.
Amerika says if her jet doesn’t have a cooler, she’ll use the sink as an ice bath to keep drinks cold.
When it comes to making coffee, she says luckily her plane has an espresso machine.
If there isn’t a machine, she recommends making a regular pot of coffee and a pot of decaffeinated coffee before takeoff.
When it comes to drinking vessels, although ceramic mugs look fancier, Amerika says paper cups with lids are more resistant to turbulence.
Next Amerika reveals how careful you need to be when removing trash bags from trash cans, as some private jet trash cans have special “fire teeth” that can tear the liner.
She explains that the “pins” trigger a warning if a fire in the trash can is detected.
Moving on to another job before the flight, Amerika demonstrates how she prepares a fruit bowl.
In the video, she gives viewers a step-by-step guide to the work involved, with the first task upon boarding being to check the toilets.
Amerika reveals how you need to be careful when removing trash bags from trash cans, as some private jet trash cans have special “fire teeth” that can tear the liner.
After taking care of the toilet, the aviation professional says it is important to check all the safety equipment (stock image)
To prevent the bowl from slipping in the air, she places a non-slip mat underneath.
Then, detailing her fruit composition, she explains: “So, I like to start with a few bananas, maybe three or four bananas.
“Always make sure to remove the little sticky (labels).
‘I’ll start with the bananas here… Then I’m going to stack my apples. I have some pretty oranges, I’ll stack them too and then I’ve already pre-washed my grapes.’
Then, Amerika says she likes to leave napkins next to the fruit bowl “so that when people eat oranges, eat apples, they have something directly to put their skin or their peel on.”
Another important benefit of private jet travel, Amerika says, is a well-stocked “snack basket.”
Some of the items in his treat collection include beef jerky, dried fruit and chocolate bars.
Finally, she says “one little touch” she likes to do at every seat is to “put out a bottle of water immediately before guests arrive.”
She continues: “Then I include some mints and Starburst directly in the cup holder next to them.
‘I think it’s just a candy little treat and a lot of people actually eat it, so it’s just a little touch.
Once passengers board the plane, Amerika says it’s important to ask everyone for their drink orders and serve as many as possible before takeoff.
The YouTube creator moves into the kitchen area where she prepares all the catering equipment. This seems to be one of the most arduous tasks
Amerika says if her jet doesn’t have a cooler, she’ll use the sink as an ice bath to keep drinks cold
The globetrotter notes: “Always remember yourself” can ask your pilots… how long will I have to serve people before taking off.
“Now, I wouldn’t serve any type of meal, but if there were warm nuts (or) small light bites, that would be nice.”
Amerika only serves plated food once the plane has reached altitude, just like a commercial flight attendant would.
Once in the air, some luxury touches include hot or cold towel service and a preview of the menu.
Before passengers board, Amerika makes sure they are familiar with how all seats work so they can help passengers readjust their chairs and get comfortable.
Once the plane lands and the passengers disembark, Amerika explains how she does a complete tidy up, collects laundry and ensures all surfaces are clean using a ‘alcohol mixture and water and a microfiber cloth.
She asks viewers: “I want you to wipe all the windows too. (There’s) nothing more tricky than having a bunch of fingerprints.
“You don’t want to leave any damage, either to yourself or to another flight attendant.”
To date, Amerika’s private jet flight attendant video tutorial has been viewed more than 140,000 times and many viewers thank her for sharing her ideas.
One commenter said: “I enjoyed this video so much! Thank you for showing us “behind the scenes”! So fun to see how the ‘other half’ lives!!!’
Another viewer wrote: “Ha, this is hilarious!! Flushing the toilet is also the first thing we do. Business jet pilot here.
“It’s very important, as this flight attendant pointed out. There’s nothing worse than seeing passengers check in and then discovering that the toilets haven’t been fully serviced.