We all have travelled many a times have you ever wondered that why Cabin Crew is required onboard, Let’s find out about their roles and duties and the training they undergo so, that when you will be travelling next you will know them better.
What is a Cabin Crew?
A Cabin Crew is a trained professional which is available onboard not only for the service but the prime responsibility is the safety of the passengers and the aircraft. Cabin Crew is the one who is well versed with the aircrafts emergency exits, Emergency equipment’s and the procedures required at the time of Emergency.
They are first point we can call them that they are the doctors, firefighter, Security personals onboard, They undergone training which requires lot of attention and awareness they are trained in First Aid, Ditching, Firefighting and Smoke Drills and Aviation security that is the reason they are available onboard to handle the situation if arises onboard during flight.
Why Cabin Crew is required Onboard?
Cabin crew is required onboard to ensure the safety of the passengers
Roles and Duties of Cabin Crew
The Duties of Cabin crew require high level of efficiency, safety knowledge and mental awareness.
Cabin Crew are Trained Professionals
Yes they are the trained professionals there are certain guidelines need to be fulfilled by the operator before they release cabin crew for their flight duties, these rules and guidelines are mandatory for every airlines set by international Aviation organisation.
The training for cabin crew comes under ICAO Annex 6 under Rule 38 (b) and provisions of Rule 133 A of Aircraft Rules.
Cabin Crew Training
Every operator requires Cabin Crew for their operations must adhere to the approved courses set by the governing body DGCA, These courses and training are apart of programs designed for the cabin crew where they undergo various safety training and check flights and must clear all before taking their first operating flight.
How to Become a Cabin Crew
If you have a dream and wants to travel worldwide and explore the world than being a cabin crew is a bless where you get a chance to explore places, culture and cuisine. In order to be a cabin crew is not an easy task you have to work on communication and overall personality.
To be a Cabin Crew you can choose the Airline you wanted to work for and apply for the post from career page many global airlines hire crew globally. It is recommended to apply individually and start preparing.
Usually once called for an interview there are several rounds that you have to clear including Group Discussion, Personality Check, and Interview.
Minimum Requirements to be a Cabin Crew
In order to be a Cabin crew there are minimum requirements that needs to be fulfilled, In India the minimum requirements to be a cabin crew is given below:
- The candidate must be 18 years of age.
- Must have passed 10+2 examination from recognized board.
- Must have to fulfill the requirements by the operator and have cleared the interview, assessment and medical examination which is mandatory by DGCA.
- Must fulfill certain rules specified in CAR section 7 series C Part II of cabin crew like must understand, speak and write a common language, the ability to get the emergency equipment’s from the overhead lockers.
