A flight attendant's primary job is keeping airline passengers and crew safe. He or she responds to any emergencies that occur on the aircraft and makes sure everyone follows Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

For a long time the public thought of flight attendants, once called stewardesses, as mere "waitresses in the sky." While it is true they serve and sell refreshments to passengers on flights, as well as tend to their comfort, there is much more to this career. 

As an airline pilot, you'll fly passengers or cargo on long or short-haul flights for leisure, business or commercial purposes.

The captain has overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and the safety of crew and passengers. 

In some instances, such as long-haul flights, there may be three or four pilots on board so that each can take the necessary breaks from flying.

You'll face heavy responsibility and personal commitment. You have to pass stringent training courses, followed by recurrent training every six months, in order to maintain the relevant licence required for the job.