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Ways to earn more

• A second language qualification

  French, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and others carry a premium at Canadian carriers.

• Purser or in-charge qualification

  The senior cabin role. Extra pay, usually after a few years of service.

• Training and safety instructor

  Teaching new hires at the airline's training centre.

• Corporate and private jets

  Small cabins, higher pay, unpredictable schedule.