Cabin Crew (Flight Attendant)
Also known as: Cabin Crew · Air Hostess · Flight Steward
Looks after passenger safety and service on board, from boarding to disembarkation.
What you’d do
Cabin crew keep passengers safe on board and look after them through the flight. Airlines hire them on domestic and international routes. A duty day includes a pre-flight briefing, safety checks, boarding, in-flight service and handling anything unexpected, from medical events to emergencies.
- Run pre-flight safety and security checks
- Brief and assist passengers on board
- Handle emergencies and first aid
- Serve food and manage the cabin
How you get in
Apply to airline openings and attend selection rounds — screening, grooming and communication assessment, interview and medical. Selected candidates go through the airline's initial training before flying. Each airline sets its own age, height and other standards.
Salary in India
Fresher salary over the years
middle of the 0–1 yr range, ₹ lakh a year
Fewer than two years of fresher data so far — the trend shows once there are two.
Skills you’ll use
From our guide · a curated list is coming
- Calm handling of emergencies
- Clear spoken communication, including English
- First aid and safety procedures
- Customer service under pressure
About this field · for freshers
Job openings by year
Is demand growing?
Not added yet.
Competition3
How many graduates enter each year?
BBA graduates in 2023-24 at institutions that reported to AISHE — everyone finishing that degree, not only those entering this role.
Who hires
IT firms, banks, government, startups?
Not added yet.
Where the jobs are
Which cities?
Not added yet.
Women in the field3
Is it diverse?
Share of women among BBA graduates in 2023-24 — the entry degree, not people already working in this role.
At a glance
- Irregular rosters, overnight stays and time away from home are part of the job.
- Next roles: senior crew, cabin supervisor, trainer, or ground and hospitality roles.
- Fitness and medical standards apply throughout the career.
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