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How to Become a Cabin Crew in India? 2022

Here you will learn about How to Become a Cabin Crew in India.

Looking for a job to travel around the world and literally getting paid for it? Well, search no more- cabin crew is one of those elite jobs that provide an opportunity to do that. More than providing exceptional customer care, the most important responsibility of a cabin crew includes ensuring safety throughout the flight.

The duties of a cabin crew may slightly differ depending on the type of flight (long or short-haul) or the number of the crew they are working with. However, the duties mainly include:

  • Attending flight, passenger, and schedule pre-flight briefings.
  • Checking whether the safety equipment is working properly.
  • Ensuring meals onboard is enough for the duration of the flight.
  • Greeting passengers with a smile and assisting them to their assigned seats.
  • Informing passengers how to use the emergency equipment.
  • Making passengers aware of the safety protocols.
  • Checking whether passengers have properly fastened their seatbelts.
  • Informing passengers about the delays.
  • Serving food and drinks on board.
  • Providing first aid to passengers during emergencies.
  • Ensuring passengers disembark safely.

Along with the duties they perform, cabin crew enjoy a ton of benefits as well. Here are a few of them:

  • Life insurance
  • Great accommodation
  • Friends from different cultures
  • You don’t have to pay utilities or rent
  • Gratuity
  • Medical/Health insurance
  • Subsidized airline tickets, car rental, accommodations, cruises
  • Decent Salary

If you are still reading this, you might be considering becoming a cabin crew. However, before jumping in and sending your application, it is wise to understand the requirements and process of becoming one. They might vary depending on the airline one would want to work with. However, the main attributes most airlines consider are age, height, language proficiency, good health, ability to swim, and qualification. However, communication skills, teamwork, flexibility, and how you physically present yourself are imperative as well.

Prepare Yourself!

Before sending your application or attending an interview, it is important to prepare yourself.

Take Care of Yourself:

It is important for one to be neatly groomed, maintain a good BMI level and have no visible tattoo not only before attending an interview but also throughout one’s work.

Perfect CV:

CV could be solely the reason for your selection or your rejection of the role of the cabin crew. Make sure your CV is tailored to the needs of the job role.

Stay Informed:

It is important to know the details of the company one is applying for. Furthermore, check their website and news pertaining to that company on a regular basis for any updates or relevant information. For instance, if you know an airline is going to get bankrupt, it is wise to steer clear of that airline.

Some airlines have job openings listed on the career page of their website. Therefore, it is important to keep an eye on the websites of the airlines you are interested in.

How to Become a Cabin Crew?

Research about Cabin Crew:

Before deciding to become a cabin crew, it is important for one to research the job including the working hours, benefits, requirements, salary to name a few. If you think you can handle the cons along with enjoying the pros of being a cabin crew, go ahead with the next step.

Attend a Flight Attendant School:

If you are looking to gain relevant skills or sharpen your existing skills, it is wise to attend a Flight Attendant School. However, it is not mandatory. That being said, the schools tend to teach things in a simulated environment. Hence, students learn and get more exposure when they opt for flight attendant schools.

Gain Relevant Skills:

The job of a cabin crew requires certain skills to ensure safety, provide comfort and promote the brand of the airline. A cabin crew is expected to be friendly, communicate well, have excellent customer service skills, coordinate well with a team, caring, flexible and have the ability to empathize. Cabin crew must sharpen these skills throughout their career in order to be successful. 

See the Company Requirements:

The requirements of every airline company for a cabin crew job varies. It varies with age requirements, qualifications, language proficiency, height and of course salary. Therefore, one needs to research the requirements of the desired company before sending out the application. 

Obtain application photos:

For sending a cabin crew application, you are required to send your photo along with it. Make sure you are dressed professionally, neatly groomed and meet other requirements before taking a photograph of yourself.

Create a professional CV:

After gaining relevant skills and meeting the company requirements, prepare your CV. Make sure to highlight all the relevant skills in your CV. For more details about it, do watch the video below:

Apply to Cabin Crew jobs:

After following the steps mentioned above, it is time for you to send your application out. Make sure to use authentic sites such as airline websites, aeronefs.com, and LinkedIn. Many people have fallen victim to these diabolical scams losing a ton of money. Check out this post to know more about it.

Requirements and Process of Becoming a Cabin Crew

Air India

Age Requirement: 18-35 years old
Education Qualification:  Graduate. However, a relevant degree would be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
Height: Male: 158 cm Female: 152.5 cm
Salary: Rs.31000 to Rs.65000 per month
Process:
Step 1: Group Discussion
Step 2: Skill Assessment
Step 3: Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Air India Express

Age Requirement: 18-30 years old
Education Qualification:  Graduate (55%). However, a relevant degree would be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
Height:  Female: 157.5 cm
Salary: Rs.36000 per month (initially)
Process:
Step 1: Fill the online form
Step 2: Written interview test
Step 3: Personal interview
Step 4: Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Vistara

Age Requirement: 18-32 years old
Education Qualification:  Graduate (with 60%). However, a relevant degree would be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
Height: Male: 170 cm Female: 155 cm
Salary: Rs.25000 to Rs.56000 per month as a fresher
Process:
Round 1: Introduction
Round 2: Group Discussion
Round 3: BMI Check
Round 4: Personal Interview

Spicejet

Age Requirement: 18-27 years old
Education Qualification:  Graduate. However, a relevant degree would be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
Height: Female: 155 cm
Salary: Rs.30000 to Rs.60000 per month
Process:
Step 1: Fill the online form
Step 2: Interview with the assistant manager
Step 3: BMI Round
Step 4: Interview with HR or Panel interview round
Step 5: Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Go Air

Age Requirement: 18-30 years old
Education Qualification:  Graduate. However, a relevant degree would be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
Height: 157 cm
Salary: Rs.26000 to Rs.30000 per month (initially)
Process:
Step 1: Fill the online form/documentation
Step 2: Group Discussion
Step 3: Written English Test
Step 4: Personal Interview
Step 5: Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Indigo

Age Requirement: 18-27 years old
Education Qualification:  Graduate. However, a relevant degree would be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
Height: 155 cm
Salary: Rs.33000 to Rs.50000 per month (initially)
Process:
Step 1: Introduction Round
Step 2: Group Discussion
Step 3: Personal Introduction
Step 4: Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Air Asia (India)

Age Requirement: Minimum 18 years
Education Qualification:  Graduate. However, a relevant degree would be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: English and regional language
Height: Female: 157 cm Male: 169 cm
Salary: 
Basic Pay- MYR 1000
Flying Per hour- MYR 10
Sector allowance – MYR 20
Incentive – MYR 10 per hour
Process:
Step 1: Height check and document check
Step 2: Introduction
Step 3: English Test
Step 4: Group Activity
Step 5: Personal Interview
Step 6: Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Requirement Comparison of different Indian Airlines

Bottom Line

Flight attendants or cabin crew were introduced in order to make the travel experience for passengers more pleasant while ensuring safety and promoting the airline brand. Hence, the people aspiring to become cabin crew are expected to meet specific requirements placed by the airlines. So, if you love travelling and you think you have relevant skills, and meet those requirements, quit wasting time and start sending your application now!

Rohan Dominichttps://lyfeclue.com/
Rohan is a computer engineer and an aspiring pilot. Having worked with a myriad of start-up aviation companies, he has a wealth of experience in the aviation industry — whether it being a web developer intern to being a blogger for aviation companies. In addition to his background in aviation, he is also passionate about content writing. Outside of AERONEFS, he owns a personality development website and is a Chief Executive Editor for a London-based aviation media company. Aside from aviation and writing, he also has an affinity to travel. As a matter of fact, he has a dream to become a pilot, travel the world, help people and write about his journey.
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4 COMMENTS

    • By weak eyesight i am assuming you have to wear corrective glasses and have no other major issue such as colour blindness. To become an air hostess or any other member of the cabin crew, you need 6/6 eyesight and it is equally acceptable if your eyesight is correctable through contact lenses. So good news for you, you can become an airhostess even if you wear contact lenses. For complete information on medical tests look into DGCA CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7 – FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS TRAINING AND LICENSING SERIES C PART II

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