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Airline Cabin Crew

Cabin crew (flight attendants) manage passenger safety, hospitality and in-flight services on domestic and international flights. In India roles are accessible after Class 12 with specialized training or via hospitality/airline-related degrees and language skills; airlines select through tests, interviews and grooming rounds.

Salary range
₹3–18 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Field
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Focus on English and personality development; participate in school events.
  • Build punctuality, teamwork and basic first-aid knowledge (short courses).
  • Research cabin crew institutes and understand height/medical requirements.

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Airline Cabin Crew

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

12th + Cabin Crew Certificate
Any Stream

Most airlines hire candidates after Class 12 plus a recognized cabin crew course; selection is via airline-specific tests, group activities and interviews.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
  3. Degree
    Certificate / Diploma in Airline / Cabin Crew Training (3–12 months)
  4. Colleges
    Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training
  5. Career
    Airline Cabin Crew
Undergraduate in Hospitality / Travel
Any Stream

A formal UG degree helps for supervisory roles (purser/lead) and improves promotion prospects.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BBA / BHM in Hospitality or Travel & Tourism (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Indira Gandhi National Open University Ignou · Indian Institute of Hotel Management Iihm
  5. Career
    Airline Cabin Crew
BA in Languages / Communication
Arts

Strong language and communication skills boost chances for international airlines and premium cabins.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BA in English / Foreign Languages (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Indira Gandhi National Open University Ignou
  5. Career
    Airline Cabin Crew

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training
Indira Gandhi National Open University Ignou
Indian Institute of Hotel Management Iihm
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.