Cabin Crew Career Questions

Question - I cannot speak another language, is this going to stop me from becoming cabin crew?

Answer

Not at all, speaking another language is not essential to becoming cabin crew, although it is desirable.

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Question - I never got any GCSE's at school will this stop me from becoming cabin crew?

Answer

The majority of airlines do understand that not everybody excels at school, but still have the ability to become cabin crew. If you did not manage to gain a GCSE in maths and English but have gained a higher education or plenty of customer service experience then they will still consider you.

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Question - Do I have to live close to the airport that I would be based at whilst working as cabin crew?

Answer

You will be required to live within a certain distance from the airport you are based at. The majority of airlines set a distance of at least a 60 minute travel time radius. This is mainly because you will be rostered on standby which means that you may get called into work at short notice. Apart from this, it is much better to be close to the airport as there is nothing worse then finishing a 10 hour shift to then have to drive a long way home!

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Question - How much would I earn working as cabin crew?

Answer

Starting salaries are normally around £14,000 per annum including flight pay. Flight pay is an hourly rate paid to you for every hour you are working away from base.

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Question - I have children, will this effect my chances of becoming cabin crew?

Answer

No, many cabin crew members have a family. Whilst working as cabin crew you will recieve your working roster for a month allowing you plenty of time to arrange somebody to look after your children whilst you work.

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Question - I wear glasses and have heard that I can only work as cabin crew if I have perfect eyesight, is this true?

Answer

No, airlines are fine about recruiting people who wear contact lenses or glasses providing these correct your vision to 20/20.

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