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  Topic Started By:  OhSoAndrew    On:  Thu 21st June, 2012 at 19:29
OhSoAndrew
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#1  Hearing Test  Posted 21/06/2012 at 19:29
Hi everyone!
I read that you have to undergo a hearing test if your application was successful. I can't hear with my right ear at all but my left ear is perfect 100% condition. My hearing loss doesn't affect my everyday life i can still hear everything people are telling me without raising their voices and i don't need to ask people to repeat what they say,i can even hear what people are whispering to me accross the room etc...even on an airplane if my ears are plugged i can steal hear what people are talking even 2-3 rows away. Do you think my hearing condition will make me fail my hearing exam? Any opinions are welcome!
Edited 21/06/2012 @ 19:42 Revision #1
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cheercoach101
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#2  Re: Hearing Test  Posted 21/06/2012 at 21:26
In reply to post #1...
I wouldn't quote me on any of this, but this is what i have learned over the last few weeks coz someone else asked me about this too:

USA
There a good number of deaf flight attendants in America. Regulations are different everywhere but over there there I know there were a couple of deaf girls who worked for Delta Airlines. From what one of the girls was saying, she feels like the airline tries to push them out every now and then, but they gave her the job so she's clearly capable.

Europe
From what I have been able to decipher, what they say is its all about safety. In an emergency, they want someone who passengers can understand and communicate well with, with no assistance or any issues. From the sounds of things, you would be fine. And when you apply, they do ask if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Middle East
I think this is where you might hit a brick wall. They are very particular and may well reject you on that basis.

Truth is, no one i've across here is in your position so no one can ever really answer your questions. I've tried but I wouldn't take it as gospel lol. I suggest you call the airlines before you apply. This is a tough enough process and the last thing you want is to make it through all the way to the end, get offered a job and then get rejected coz of a hearing test.

Best of luck to you, and please post in here when you know for sure. I'm sure it would be helpful to someone else in the future. xx
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
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OhSoAndrew
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#3  Re: Hearing Test  Posted 21/06/2012 at 22:26
In reply to post #2...
Wow thanks alot! :)) I will update this post if i found something though. From your previous i saw that we're both applying to Virgin :) Good luck to you! :))
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cheercoach101
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#4  Re: Hearing Test  Posted 22/06/2012 at 03:51
In reply to post #3...
no worries hun.

good luck to you too! check out this thread if you havent already. lots of va newbies in the same boat as us :)

http://www.cabincrew.com/forums/virgin-is-now-recruiting/180745/6?rd=1#655587
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
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27annie
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#5  Re: Hearing Test  Posted 22/06/2012 at 07:09
In reply to post #1...
Hey,

Just wanted to say please don't let it affect your decision to apply.

You say it doesn't affect your day to day life, you still have perfect hearing in one ear too! The way I look at it is could you still do the role: yes!

Put your app in, give them a call as well if you want, but I wouldn't delay putting the app in because if they wanted to close recruitment early there's no reason why they can't ( don't panic!), I'm just willing you to apply first!


Xxxx
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linnylin4
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#6  Re: Hearing Test  Posted 22/06/2012 at 10:09
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Edited 01/03/2013 @ 00:43 Revision #1
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OhSoAndrew
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#7  Re: Hearing Test  Posted 22/06/2012 at 13:15
Well maybe there's still hope for me then! Thank you for you answers! :))
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