Alternative titles for this job include Flight attendant, air steward, air stewardess
Air cabin crew help make sure that airline passengers have a comfortable, safe and pleasant flight.
Average salary (a year)
£15,000 Starter
£30,000 Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
30 to 40a week
You could work
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How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role.
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could do a college course like a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Air Cabin Crew, or study a cabin crew module as part of a broader travel and tourism course.
Entry requirements
You may need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
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Apprenticeship
You could start by doing a cabin crew advanced apprenticeship.
This will usually take 12 months to complete. You’ll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You could apply directly to airlines for a cabin crew job. Entry requirements vary but good customer service skills will be expected.
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Career tips
Some airlines and private providers run 2-day cabin crew courses, which may help your chances of getting a job.
Some airlines also have online career quizzes you can do to test whether working as air cabin crew is for you, before you apply.
Being able to speak a second language gives you an advantage when making applications. You’ll also need to demonstrate that you have great customer service skills, so experience of working directly with the public is useful.