Overview:
The cabin crew are trained professionals who form an integral part of the flight team. They are responsible for ensuring that passengers abide by the flight rules and are comfortable throughout their journey. These professionals are also trained to take charge and do the needful in cases of emergency. As part of their professional role, the cabin crew check passenger tickets, guide passengers to their seats, provide briefing instructions, and serve food and drinks to the passengers. They also inform passengers about the emergency procedures and ensure the required equipment is in complete working condition. The cabin crew are also known as flight attendants, air hostesses, flight stewards, or cabin attendants.
Career Path:
Candidates from all streams can choose to become cabin crew members.
Stream of Study at 12th: |
Students can pursue any stream in their 12th. After 12th, students can opt for Diploma or Certificate courses in Cabin Crew Services & Hospitality Management, Airline, and Travel Management, Tourism Management, Hotel Management, Aviation & Hospitality Management, Airline Cabin Crew, Air Hostess/Flight Purser, and Cabin Crew. |
Degree/Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) for 3 to 4 years
- Pursue BVoc in Hotel Management for 3 years
- Pursue BBA in Hotel and Tourism Management for 3 years
- Pursue Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT) for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration for 3 years
- Pursue Bachelors in Hospitality Management for 3 to 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism Studies for 3 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Hospitality and Catering Services for 3 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Hospitality and Catering Management for 3 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Airlines, Tourism, and Hospitality for 3 years
- Pursue BBA in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism for 3 years
- Pursue BBA in Aviation Management for 3 years
- Pursue Diploma in Cabin Crew/HMCT for 6 months
- Students can complete internships to gain work experience in the relevant field
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Higher education/After Graduation Courses: |
- PG Diploma in Aviation and Hospitality Services
- PG Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality, Travel & Customer Service
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Eligibility:
- Age requirement: Below 25 years
- Height: minimum 157.5 cm
- Weight: proportionate to height
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Eye Sight: 20/30 vision or better
- Education: 12th and above
- Language: Fluency in Written and Spoken English
- Others: No tattoos or piercings
- Medically fit with a pleasing personality
Top Colleges:
- Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics
- The Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai
- Universal Airhostess Academy, Chennai
- Captain J Aviation Academy, Renigunta
- Wings Institute, Vadodara
- Indian Aviation Academy, New Delhi
- Mumbai College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Mumbai
- PTC Aviation Academy, Chennai, and Bengaluru