More and more of you aspiring cabin crew members are determined to turn your dream into a reality. I have been reading many of your messages and questions on social media, and I notice that a lot of you are asking for tips and advice. While I have shared plenty of tips in the past, I want to offer some additional advice to help you succeed in your upcoming cabin crew interview.
Always remember that the qualifications listed by airlines serve as a guideline for what they seek in cabin crew candidates. However, there is much more to consider. Airline standards are high because the responsibilities of flight attendants are significant. As a flight attendant, you are entrusted with the lives and safety of all passengers, and in the airline industry, safety is always the top priority.
First Advice for your Cabin Crew Interview
Here’s my first piece of advice: Understand the role of a flight attendant and seriously consider whether it’s the right fit for you. Although it may appear glamorous on social media, being part of the cabin crew is far from it. You should be prepared to get your hands dirty. Once the cabin doors are closed, everything inside is your responsibility—the safety and well-being of the passengers, the cleanliness of the cabin, and much more.

For instance, if a child vomits on board and misses the barf bag, are you ready to clean it up from the floor? If a passenger leaves the lavatory in a mess, are you prepared to tidy it up? Moreover, here are some significant points to consider: If a passenger experiences a medical emergency, are you ready to act as a nurse and provide assistance? If the aircraft has to make an emergency landing due to a fire in the cabin, are you prepared to evacuate all the passengers in less than 90 seconds, even if it means being the last person to leave?
I’m not trying to scare you, but these are the realities of the job. If you feel prepared for these challenges, then continue reading. If not, you might want to reconsider your options.

You are Observed from a Passenger’s Point of View
Second piece of advice for your cabin crew interview: Always keep in mind that recruiters observe you from a passenger’s perspective as well. It’s not just about assessing your character, emotional intelligence, and attitude; they also evaluate whether you appear trustworthy and respectable enough for passengers to feel confident in entrusting their lives to you. Do you present yourself professionally, or do you come across as a pushover?
This is why confidence and communication skills are crucial. Passengers need to understand you clearly. Additionally, wearing a smile as part of your uniform is important. Passengers travel for various reasons, and one of the best ways to help them feel at ease and welcomed is through your smile as a flight attendant.

Third, and I think an important piece of advice to help you pass your cabin crew interview. Do not memorize your answers. Airline recruiters can always tell if you sound scripted or natural. Airlines want to see the real you, and it is a no-no to sound scripted during the cabin crew interview. So just be natural, sound confident but not cocky, remain humble, but not too timid-sounding.
Fourth Tip for Your Cabin Crew Interview: Always come prepared. This means arriving on time, ensuring you’ve had enough sleep, taking care of your grooming, bringing all required documents, and following all instructions.

Now, regarding the height and arm-reach requirements: is it acceptable to apply if you don’t meet these criteria? First, it’s important to understand that there is a 90% to 95% chance you won’t advance to the next round if you don’t meet these requirements due to safety implications. However, there’s no harm in trying.
Weigh your options carefully. If you decide to apply despite not fitting the height or arm-reach requirements, and you don’t make it, don’t feel discouraged—this was clearly stated upfront. But if you do succeed, congratulations! It was worth the attempt.

Fifth and final piece of advice: If you successfully pass your recruitment, be prepared for the training ahead. Expect sleepless nights filled with a lot of memorization, drills, and exams. It’s crucial not to take the training lightly, as every detail matters. The passing mark is often set high because, in the field of safety, one mistake can lead to devastating consequences.
Once you complete your training, brace yourself for actual flying, as this will present the greatest challenge of all. There is no room for complacency; you may encounter situations that you didn’t learn about during your training. Therefore, it’s essential to remain focused and dedicated at all times.

In case you do not make it, though, there is no harm in trying again, but always learn from your mistakes. Some went through more than ten attempts before becoming a flight attendant. However, attempting over and over again is never a guarantee that the airline will accept you later on. It also depends a lot on the quality of every attempt. Do not blame the airline and its standards for these rejections. Instead, learn from them and become better.
If you make it, soar high but always remain humble! Yes, remain humble! Keep your feet on the ground. Hope this advice will help you in your upcoming cabin crew interview! Good luck!

First love never dies. I fell in love with airplanes and aviation when I was a kid. My dream was to become a pilot, but destiny led me to another path: to be an aviation digital media content creator and a small business owner. My passion for aviation inspires me to bring you quality content through my website and social accounts. Aviation is indeed in my blood and blog!