Many dream big, but only a few strive to realise it.
Young Sarojini, a girl from a nondescript village near Tadepalligudem in West Godavari, dared to dream and realise it too.
Speaking to The Hindu , the girl said: “As a child, I was fascinated by the aircraft that flew over my village, especially the ones that flew very high and were just a speck in the blue sky. Inwardly, I would contemplate ‘Will I be able to board one such aircraft in my life’. And here I am — an airhostess of Malindo Air.”
The girl from a rustic background was recently selected by the Malaysia-based airline company. Sarojini joined Flying Cats a year ago, after completing B. Com course in Tadepalligudem.
According to her, having come from a rural background with the dream of becoming an airhostess, she has been subjected to ridicule by many of her city-bred classmates.
“At times, they used harsh and insulting words. But such words prompted me to work hard with determination. And the result is that I am the only student to be selected by an international airline,” she said.
The harsh treatment has not filled bitterness in Sarojini. The girl advises her classmates not to lose heart, as more options are on their way.
Sarojini worked in star hotels such as Grand Bay and Novotel to fund her education at Flying Cats.
“The work experience has helped me better my communication skills, build my confidence levels, and expose me to the hospitality industry,” she said. On how she cracked the interview, she said: “I was able to strike a chord and convey my dreams and passions effectively.”
Congratulating Sarojini, general secretary of Air Travellers’ Association Rajgopal Reddy said, “The airlines industry is booming across the globe. There are 60,000 aircraft flying every day between countries, and it will grow at the rate of 10 to 12 per cent every year. The industry needs manpower and India will be a major source.”
Director of Flying Cats Prem P. Mortha said that the current requirement was over 20,000 across various sectors such as pilot, cabin crew, and ground staff.
