How is the profession of a cabin crew ....? and which is the best airline to join...?

Hello aspirant

Any candidate who is 12th passed students, Diploma holders, as well as graduates can apply to be a cabin crew.

• Mastery in conversational English, Local Language, and other foreign languages are desired.
• 18 – 26 years of age (This actually depends from airline to airline, some might only hire you if you’re 21)
• 10+2 with a degree in hospitality, or other graduate degrees (Every airline requires you to finish 12th grade (any subject) before applying)
• The height of minimum 157.5 centimeters (for females) and 170 cm (for males)
• Minimum eyesight requirement is 6/9. Many airlines allow candidates to correct eyesight and make it 20/20!
• Weight proportionate to the height

Eligible for an Indian Passport

The profession has the following responsibility:

• Taking care of in-flight announcements and inter-department coordination.
• Ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Ensuring comfort of passengers
• Helping passengers on board, assisting them with their luggage, seats etc
• Providing food, reading material, blankets and other such items to passengers

Explaining safety procedures to passenger

Air hostess training is not mandatory or essential to get into this profession. Self-preparation is needed. However, some institutes have come up in India and are offering training to develop the basic skills required for the profession.

1. Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess, New Delhi, and Mumbai

• 2. Air Hostess Academy, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Delhi, Mumbai

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Aeronautics, Jaipur

  4. Universal Aviation Academy, Chennai

  5. Rai University, Ahmedabad