Cabin Crew
Look after passengers in the air - safety, service, and keeping the cabin running smoothly.
This UK cabin crew career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £20,000 - £24,000
- Mid-career salary
- £25,000 - £32,000
- Senior salary
- £32,000 - £45,000
- Work environment
- Aircraft, irregular hours, frequent travel
- Time to entry
- 0 - 6 months (airline training)
- Degree required
- Not required
- Category
- Aviation and Aerospace
What a Cabin Crew does
Look after passengers in the air - safety, service, and keeping the cabin running smoothly.
How to become a Cabin Crew
- Look up Cabin Crew roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Cabin Crew - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Customer service
- Calm under pressure
- Teamwork
- Stamina