Eligibility at a glance
- Age: typically 17-18 years minimum, up to around 26-27 for fresh applicants at most airlines
- Education: Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board — any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce) is accepted
- Height: commonly around 155 cm for women and 170 cm for men, though this varies by airline
- Language: fluency in English and Hindi is generally expected
- Other: good vision, no visible tattoos in uniform, and basic swimming ability (water survival training is part of safety procedures)
Exact criteria differ between airlines — always check the specific recruiting airline's notice, as these are general industry norms, not a guarantee of eligibility with any one carrier.
Do you need a training course first?
Airlines run their own official cabin crew training for selected candidates, usually 2-4 months, so a private certification isn't strictly mandatory to apply. That said, completing a certified training programme beforehand can meaningfully improve your selection odds — it signals serious commitment and gives you real working knowledge of safety procedures, first aid basics, grooming standards, and passenger service before you ever sit an airline interview.
What a good cabin crew course should cover
Evacuation protocols, firefighting basics, and use of safety equipment like life jackets and oxygen masks.
Handling in-flight medical situations and familiarity with onboard medical equipment.
Understanding DGCA compliance requirements and airline-specific safety policies.
Communication, professionalism, and conflict resolution in real passenger-facing situations.
Who's hiring
Major Indian carriers including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet open cabin crew positions regularly, often in batches of thousands per year as fleets expand. Staying current on DGCA regulatory compliance and keeping required certifications valid is essential once you're in the role, not just at the point of hiring.
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Safety & emergency procedures, first aid, aviation regulations, and passenger service — in Bengaluru.
This is general career guidance, not a guarantee of airline selection. Eligibility figures summarized from public airline and training-industry sources current as of August 2026 — always verify against the specific airline's official recruitment notice. DGCA cabin crew training programme reference: dgca.gov.in.
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