World’s first live 2-day online wine training for private jet cabin crew and commercial flight attendants.
Your trainer:
All the wine courses are conducted by Dietmar Duller who has been a certified Sommelier for over 20 years and has ran many, international wine tastings. Dietmar was also the Sommelier at one of the best restaurants in Europe that has held the famous 3-star Michelin rating for over 25 years.
Since 2007, Dietmar Duller has conducted over 250 private jet cabin crew training courses in customer service excellence and soft skills all over Europe, the Middle East and Africa. More than 20 business aviation companies trust him to educate both their existing and newly joined private jet cabin crew and he has conducted specialized wine training courses for private jet cabin crew, corporate flight attendants in several countries.
The online wine training by Sommelier also specializes on wine in the air as the altitude and cabin pressure affect our nostrils, ability to smell and our taste buds in many ways. Many leading business aviation and commercial aircraft companies promote their wine experience on private jets and commercial aircrafts actively on their websites and they have wine cellars for their clientele where they store selected fine vintage wines from the most important wine regions in the world. Wine is a very important part of the gourmet dining experience on private jets and commercial aircrafts.
WINE Topics Day 1
Demystifying wine and basics of wine
- • Demystifying wine- it should never be intimidating
- • The history of wine
- • Wine basics
The wine making process and the wine regions of France
- • The wine making processes
- • Introduction to wine types: Sparkling wines, white, rose, red wines and fortified wines
- • The wine regions of France
Introduction to tasting wines and the wine regions of Italy
- • The wine regions of Italy
- • Introduction to tasting wines
- • Wine tasting terminology simply explained
The wine regions of Spain and how wines taste different when flying
- • The wine regions of Spain
- • Appearance, aroma, flavor and taste of different types of wines
- • How cabin pressure and low humidity affect our senses when smelling and tasting wines on private jets or other aircraft
Day 2
Important wine regions of the new world and wine label reading
- • Glass shapes and the impact they have on the taste of wine and our perception
- • Important wine regions of the new world
- • Wine label reading and how to identify key information
Champagne and an introduction to the wines of Burgundy
- • Champagne and its diversity
- • Introduction to the wines of Burgundy
- • Aging of wines and how it will affect the quality
Bordeaux- the world’s most important wine region
- • Introduction to Bordeaux- the world’s most important wine region
- • Decanting of vintage red Bordeaux wine
- • Which vintage wines should be enjoyed and which avoided when travelling on private jets or other aircraft.
The art of matching premium Champagnes and wines with gourmet food
- • The art of matching premium Champagnes and wines with gourmet food
- • Premium spirits and their service on corporate jets
- • Storing vintage wines on private jets and wine buying recommendations
The private jet cabin crew wine training by Sommelier can take place upon request in Geneva, online, on a one-to-one basis online and in Geneva.
“Tasting wines should be fun, educational and above all enjoyable”
Who is this online wine training for?
Cabin crew who want to work as private jet cabin crew and add additional skills to their Curriculum Vitae. Private jet cabin crew who worked in the Middle East and want to return to Europe. Existing and new corporate flight attendants who want to improve their wine knowledge. VIP flight attendants who already work on private jets and who want to use their standby time productively by furthering their knowledge. Flight attendants, who either work on private jets for private owners or for stock exchange listed companies who operate corporate jets where fine vintage wine service is important.
FAQ’S- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about the online wine training for private jet cabin crew, flight attendants.
Is the online wine training live?
Yes, all of our online wine training courses are live, as we want our training participants to feel free to ask questions at any time, to discuss a topic more in detail, to gain confidence and to ensure that they are following every step of the process.
Do I get a certification upon completion of the wine training?
Yes, the certification will be sent as soon as the participant has completed the course.
Will the wine training be beneficial if I wish to work as a private jet cabin crew or corporate flight attendant?
Wine knowledge is important for many business aviation companies as some of their clients are wine connoisseurs who even own their own wineries all over the world. You will benefit from the additional knowledge and skills.
Will I have to take an exam at the end?
No, we do not believe in exams as this will add pressure to the participants. It is important for us to demystify wine and to help our participants to gain additional skills, knowledge and confidence to continue to enjoy wine.
What activities are included?
Presentations, brainstorming, several wine tastings and learning how to describe wine professionally and comfortably- The training is based on acquiring knowledge and skills that you will be able to apply and use in many situations afterwards.
Will there be wine tastings?
Yes, several wines tastings will take place on each day as practicing will help our participants to understand wine terminology and to describe the wines professionally.
How many people can participate in each group on the online wine training?
Group sizes are very limited, as we want to ensure that we have enough time for everybody to explain, answer questions and guide them.
What differentiates this training from other online wine courses?
It is the only 2-day wine course in the world, dedicated to private jet cabin crew/flight attendants and their specific circumstances. It helps existing and future private jet cabin crew who often need to purchase wines to gain confidence as specific examples of wines to buy will be provided. It covers all aspects of serving wine in the air and how the cabin pressure and low humidity affect our senses when smelling, tasting and enjoying wines. It covers examples of the Champagnes and fine vintage wines which are served by leading private jet companies.
Does anybody else offer a 2-day online wine training especially for private jet cabin crew?
To our knowledge, we are the world’s only company that offers a 2-day wine training for future and existing private jet cabin crew.
Is Training Solutions known in the business aviation industry in Europe and the Middle East?
Training Solutions is Europe’s only VIP flight attendant and recruitment company that is recommended by leading private jet companies. (Recommendation letters can be seen on our website). We have more than 20 business aviation companies as clients, plus our private jet owners and stock exchange listed companies who operate corporate jets.
Who is conducting the online wine training for private jet cabin crew?
All training courses are conducted by Dietmar Duller, who has held a Diploma as a Sommelier for over 20 years and worked as a Sommelier in a *** Michelin Star restaurant. In Autumn on 2021, he conducted his 250th VIP flight attendant training in customer service excellence and soft skills and therefore knows the private jet industry extremely well.
How long has Training Solutions been operating ?
Training Solutions was founded in 2007 and it the second oldest private jet cabin crew training company in Europe.
Will training participants receive handouts?
They will get a surprise wine book as we want them to continue to learn, educate and above all enjoy wine.
What is the price of the online wine training for private jet cabin crew?
Please contact us for details.
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