Meet the CREW

Have you ever wondered who is flying the plane when you travel on SA Express? Or wanted to know more about what a job as a cabin crew member is like? Well, now’s your chance! Every month we will introduce a few members of our SA Express family, because by

Ashleigh Naidoo

Cabin Crew Length of Service With SA Express: Ten months

Describe yourself in one line.

I never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.

What do you believe is the most important skill required by a member of the SA Express cabin crew?

The ability to smile through everything.

Why did you choose this career?

As part of this job, there are always new places and new faces without the commitment of having to move away from home. There is a quote which says: “I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.”

What do you find most challenging about what you do?

The sheer weight of responsibility for the safety of an aircraft full of people.

Why do you like working for SA Express?

It doesn’t feel like work when you’re treated as a friend.

What languages do you speak?

English. I only understand bits of other languages at their most basic.

What are your interests?

I like to read, write, design, and teach.

What would people find surprising about your job?

We don’t overnight in other cities as often as you’d think we do.