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What do senior cabin crew do?

Job responsibilities: Responsible for the procurement and management of air food and cabin supplies; Assist the crew to ensure flight safety; Feedback customers' comments and suggestions in a timely manner.



Senior Cabin Crew, often referred to as a Cabin Service Director (CSD), Purser, or In-Flight Lead, act as the "manager of the skies." While junior crew focus on direct passenger service and safety checks in specific zones, the senior crew member is responsible for the overall safety, security, and service standards of the entire flight. Before takeoff, they lead the crew briefing, assigning positions and reviewing emergency procedures. During the flight, they handle the most complex issues, such as medical emergencies, disruptive passengers, or high-level service complaints from premium cabin guests. They act as the primary liaison between the flight deck (pilots) and the cabin, ensuring that the Captain is informed of any issues in the back. Administratively, they manage the onboard inventory, process customs and immigration paperwork for the crew, and complete performance evaluations for junior staff. Essentially, they ensure that the "brand experience" is consistent and that the safety chain remains unbroken, requiring a high level of leadership, conflict resolution skills, and deep technical knowledge of the aircraft.

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At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

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From the role of purser, you can progress to senior cabin crew. This position is known at some airlines as cabin supervisor or cabin service director. The role is very similar to that of the purser except you'll have responsibility for all cabin crew on board, not just in one particular cabin.

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Hierarchy of Cabin Crew:
  • Cabin Service Director (Bigger Aircrafts/ long Hauls)
  • Purser/ Inflight Manager/ Check Hostess/ Inflight Supervisors.
  • Grade One crew.
  • Grade Two crew.
  • Air Hostess/ Stewards (if there is no grading)
  • Trainees.


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As long as you are in good shape, you will never be too old to be a flight attendant. Airlines hire flight attendants in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60+ years of age. Many flight attendants start after retirement as a second career.

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There is no universal requirement for air hostesses to be single, and in many airlines, married women and those with children can work as air hostesses. However, historically, some airlines have had policies that restricted employment of married women or those with children, but this has changed over the years.

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Average Flight Attendant Pay vs. Flight Attendants earned an average salary of $62,280 in 2021.

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Based on United States strict discrimination and labor laws, there is no maximum age to become a flight attendant.

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10 Airlines With The Best Salaries For Cabin Crew
  • American Airlines.
  • JetBlue.
  • Delta Air Lines.
  • Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Emirates.
  • Allegiant.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • Etihad Airways.


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A cabin crew career is a very individual thing. It can be very short-lived for some and for many it's a temporary short-term change of career. Meanwhile, cabin crew can remain crew for many years if they so choose, and some move into different positions within the airline industry.

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Aspiring cabin crew is also subjected to drug tests and sometimes alcohol tests to discover any substance abuse issues. Speech defects are not accepted. Any candidate with anemia, epilepsy, diabetes or such will not be considered fit to fly.

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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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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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For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job. It's harder to get invited to Delta flight attendant training than it is to get into Harvard University.

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Lines are awarded to flight attendants by seniority. This means who ever was the senior of all the flight attendants who bid for a specific line number will get that line. Of course you bid for more than one line.

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How to become a private flight attendant
  1. Earn a high school diploma. ...
  2. Get certified in basic first aid. ...
  3. Gain customer service experience. ...
  4. Apply to work as a commercial flight attendant. ...
  5. Attend a flight attendant training program. ...
  6. Refine your skills. ...
  7. Update your resume and apply for positions.


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Flight Attendant is an ESTP and Enneagram Type 7w6.

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