CGUI

What is Cabin Crew?

Cabin crew consisting of flight attendants carry out the instructions given by pilots or co-pilots outside the cockpit. They are also in charge of the safety and comfort of passengers on a flight, and they inform the passengers when necessary. Male flight attendants are called hosts while female ones are referred to as hostesses. Cabin crew is selected in accordance with the certain rules of aviation organizations and they are also subjected to the rules set by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation. They are in charge of the area from the cockpit door to the rear kitchen area. The cabin crew is not responsible for outside the aircraft or inside the cockpit.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Requirement: Below 25 years old.
• Height: Minimum 5.5 to 5.9 foots.
• Weight: In proportion to Height
• Status (Martial): Unmarried
• Eye Sight: 20/30 vision or better is required.
• Education: Graduate Degree or 12th/equivalent with three year diploma.
• Other: No Tattoos, piercings or wild hairstyles.
• Language: National & one international language

Institutions in India that offers short-term courses in Aviation:

• Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training
• Kingfisher Training and Aviation Services
• Avalon Academy, Dehradun
• Air Hostess Academy
• J. Aviation academy
• Indian Aviation Academy
• All India Institute of Aeronautics

Recruiters:

• Indian Airlines
• Air India
• Jet Airways
• Kingfisher
• Spice Jet
• IndiGo
• Sahara Airlines

Salary

In India, Flight Steward can earn a salary between Rs. 2.5 lakh to 4.5 Lakh per year as a beginner in the public sector. In Private sector, the salary package is attractive. A Head flight attendant is paid as per their experience, they can earn approximately 6 Lakh per annum. The Cabin Crew member working with the International airlines, they can get salary in between Rs. 9 lakh to 10 lakh per years. Some airlines offer an extra salary for working on off days. In the US, as a fresher, their salary starts from $18,000 per year. Salary is usually varies according to their position and experience.