Travel, Tourism and Hospitality - Cabin Crew
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality - Cabin Crew
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Air cabin crew help make sure that airline passengers have a comfortable, safe and pleasant flight.
- 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
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.
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.
Starting: £15,000
Experienced: £30,000
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.