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Travel, Tourism and Hospitality - Cabin Crew

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Travel, Tourism and Hospitality - Cabin Crew

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Overview

Air cabin crew help make sure that airline passengers have a comfortable, safe and pleasant flight.

Key Activities
  • Attend a staff meeting about the route and schedule
  • Check supplies on the plane and make sure emergency equipment is working properly
  • Greet passengers and check documents
  • Demonstrate emergency equipment and procedures
  • Make sure passengers are comfortable and respond to any requests
  • Serve food and drinks, and sell duty-free items
  • Make announcements
  • Reassure passengers in the event of an emergency, and make sure they follow safety procedures
  • Make sure passengers leave the plane safely
  • Write a flight report, including details about any unusual incidents
  • Add up and record food and drink orders, and duty-free sales
Workplace

As Cabin Crew, you could work on an aircraft.

Your working environment may be physically demanding and cramped.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Working Hours

Cabin Crew tend to work 30 to 40 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays away from home and on shifts. 

Salary

Starting: £15,000 

Experienced: £30,000

Qualifications

You can get into this job through a college course, an apprenticeship or by applying directly.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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.                                                                                                                           

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.                                                                                                    

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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