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Cabin Crew in India

Eligibility, height and age criteria, training requirements, and which airlines are hiring — a practical 2026 guide.

Eligibility at a glance

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

Safety & Emergency Procedures

Evacuation protocols, firefighting basics, and use of safety equipment like life jackets and oxygen masks.

First Aid & Medical Basics

Handling in-flight medical situations and familiarity with onboard medical equipment.

Aviation Regulations

Understanding DGCA compliance requirements and airline-specific safety policies.

Grooming & Passenger Service

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.

MPS Aerospace Cabin Crew Training

Safety & emergency procedures, first aid, aviation regulations, and passenger service — in Bengaluru.

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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.