What do Virgin look for in cabin crew?

There are lots of qualities that we look for in our cabin crew. But above all, we need people who are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and positive. We take pride in the fact that our cabin crew are from all walks of life, which means you don't need previous cabin crew experience to join us.



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Interpersonal skills and good health and fitness are normally more important than academic qualifications, although many airlines do ask for at least five GCSEs (including English and maths) at grade 4 (C) or above. There are also some vocational qualifications, such as NVQs, available that are suitable for cabin crew.

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Virgin Atlantic has announced an update to its dress code for female flight attendants. They will no longer be mandated to wear makeup to work, and pants will become an automatic uniform option. The change was announced on March 4.

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Airlines have different standards for the physical appearance of their flight attendants, but in general, they are looking for women who are attractive and well-groomed. It is important to note that being pretty is not the only criteria for being a successful flight attendant.

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In fact, many airlines have very relaxed standards when it comes to skin imperfections. So as long as you take care of your skin and keep it clean and presentable, you'll be just fine.

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Flight attendants should have poise, tact, and resourcefulness to handle stressful situations and meet passengers' needs. Decision-making skills. Flight attendants must be able to act decisively in emergency situations.

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You are not able to get a cabin crew job if you are overweight. The role is very demanding and you have to be physically fit with a normal BMI. The airlines want healthy and fit staff that can handle all the madness on board.

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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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Each year, there are far more candidates looking for positions than available positions. In fact, less than 1% of applicants are able to obtain jobs as flight attendants. The requirements for becoming a flight attendant are not difficult to complete.

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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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The minimum age requirement for flight attendants is 21. There are some airlines that are more lenient when it comes to age requirements, but they are typically regional or smaller carriers. For the major airlines, the average age limit for flight attendants is between 27 and 32 years old.

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