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Cabin Crew / Flight Attendant
Vocational / Skilling · Aviation service
Cabin crew are responsible for passenger safety on board — evacuation drills, first aid, security checks — as well as in-flight service. Airlines hire them directly and run their own initial training under DGCA rules. Private academies offer preparation courses, but an academy certificate is not a requirement to be hired.
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Minimum qualification
Some airlines ask for a degree or hotel-management qualification
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How you get in
Airlines advertise cabin crew openings and hold walk-in or online selection rounds: grooming and communication assessment, group discussion or interview, and a medical check. Each airline sets its own age, height, vision and swimming requirements and asks for a valid passport. Private academy courses are optional preparation.
At a glance
- Work includes early, late and overnight duties, time away from home, and standing for long hours.
- Hiring rises and falls with airline expansion; openings can come in bursts.
- Common next steps are senior crew, cabin supervisor, trainer, or ground roles in airports and hospitality.
- Academy fees vary widely; airlines do not require a particular academy.
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