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Is 5 feet ok for air hostess?

It's possible to see a 5-foot flight attendant on an airplane. Everyday Aviation notes that the main height requirement is related to the ability to reach an overhead compartment. Since most overhead bins are between 72 and 84 inches tall, you could be as short as 4'11 and still perform the duties of the job.



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It's possible to see a 5-foot flight attendant on an airplane. Everyday Aviation notes that the main height requirement is related to the ability to reach an overhead compartment. Since most overhead bins are between 72 and 84 inches tall, you could be as short as 4'11 and still perform the duties of the job.

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Each airline has their own flight attendant requirements: 4'11?-6'4” tall – Many airlines have more restrictive height requirements. Apply for a free height evaluation. Tattoos – flight attendant requirements for tattoos are different for each airline.

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One of the most important physical requirements of a flight attendant is height. The most ideal height of cabin crew is between 5'2” (159cm) – 6'2? (189cm) and those that have a minimum arm reach of 6'9? (212 cm).

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You'll find that most Flight Attendants are under 6'3? (190cm) to work comfortably in the aircraft. As a general rule, airlines accept applicants who are at a height of between 5'3? and 6'2? although this does vary between airlines so always check with the specific airline you want to apply for.

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Everyday Aviation notes that the main height requirement is related to the ability to reach an overhead compartment. Since most overhead bins are between 72 and 84 inches tall, you could be as short as 4'11 and still perform the duties of the job.

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The girls who qualify for hostesses must be petite; weight 100 to 118 pounds; height 5 feet to 5 feet 4 inches; age 20 to 26 years.

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Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed. A high school degree is required, with 2 or more years of college preferred.

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78.9% of all flight attendants are women, while 21.1% are men. The average flight attendant age is 49 years old. The most common ethnicity of flight attendants is White (59.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.8%), Black or African American (10.2%) and Asian (7.6%).

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The airline said that the normal BMI for an air hostess is between 18 and 22, overweight between 22 and 27, and obese for a value above 27. For male attendants the brackets were 18 to 25, 25 to 30, and above. The NHS says a healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.

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It's a physical job, but not all flight attendants must be slim and trim. You do, however, have to fit into the flight attendant jumpseat. Flight attendants have no set weight requirements, as body types can vary even if two people are the same height and weight.

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Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed. A high school degree is required, with 2 or more years of college preferred.

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It's difficult and can take a long time. Airlines can take 3-6 months to get through the hiring process, that's if your resume makes it through the first cut. Intense Competition. We estimate there are 1 – 1.5 million flight attendant applications for 5,000 – 10,000 jobs.

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They must be able to stand for long periods of time, push a service cart, assist passengers with baggage and perform safety checks. They must be able to reach overhead compartments, which is why most airlines have a minimum height requirement of 4'11.

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While there is no specific weight requirement to be cabin crew, one flight attendant revealed that staff must be able to fit into a plane seat with the seatbelt on, which is adjustable.

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No. As a retired flight attendant I saw no major difference in the aging process between my colleagues and the general population. The cabin of an aircraft does have far less humidity than normal ambient air, which *might* temporarily make lines very slightly more pronounced.

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