Cabin Crew Jobs

Most airlines ask for a minimum age of 18 to 21, completed secondary or high school education, fluent spoken English, the legal right to work in the country of the base, and a vertical reach of around 210 cm so you can reach the overhead lockers. Many also test swimming and set grooming standards. You do not usually need previous flying experience for entry level roles.

Advertised cabin crew pay runs from about $20k a year at entry level European low cost carriers up to $80k or more for senior cabin crew and purser roles at Gulf and long haul carriers, usually with flight benefits, per diem and sometimes housing on top. Each listing shows the airline's own figure where it is published.

Most airlines do not set a flat height rule. What they check is reach, usually a vertical reach of around 210 cm on tiptoes so you can operate the overhead lockers and safety equipment. A few carriers publish a minimum height instead, but reach is the common standard.

No. Most entry level cabin crew roles are open to applicants with no aviation experience. Airlines look for customer service aptitude, fluent English, the right to work, and the flexibility to work shifts, nights and weekends. New crew complete the airline's own safety and service training, which usually lasts 3 to 8 weeks, after they are hired.

Yes. AeroScout lists UK cabin crew roles at bases including London, Birmingham and Bristol, with recruiters such as Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. To see only UK roles, search or filter by a UK city or base on the jobs page.

Find a role on this page, open it to check the airline, base and requirements, then apply direct to the airline from the listing. AeroScout is free and there is no agency fee.