Becoming an Air Hostess is a dream that many young Indian girls nourish. Not only girls, even young male aspirants are also eligible to become flight stewards/cabin crew. It is a glamorous and high paying job. We all know this well paying profession by the name of Air Hostess. Other names of this job are- cabin crew/flight attendant. In this article, you will be reading about Air Hostess training in India. You will be reading about training courses available in India, eligibility criteria, career prospects and other important details.
Note: Most airlines these days prefer a relevant graduation (or any graduation) degree, when it comes to air hostesses or flight stewards.
If you are a graduate, you may apply for the post of an air hostess. You may watch out for advertisements and recruitment drives held by airlines.
After applying for the post of air hostess, candidates will be shortlisted through written test, aptitude test and personal interview. Selected candidates will then be given air hostess training by the airline company itself!
In short, in many cases, you won’t have to go through an air hostess training separately! The recruiting airline company will give eligible candidates the training!
Still, if you want to get basic knowledge and cabin crew skills, the courses mentioned below will be of help to you! The below mentioned air hostess training courses will help you get familiar with the basics of air hostess or cabin crew training.
These courses, sometimes, will give you that added advantage during the selection process (held by airlines). Some institutes offering such training courses are also known to provide placement assistance!
In the Bachelor’s Degree courses section, lot of relevant courses have been mentioned. Those courses are related to the field of aviation and are preferred by airlines these days! Technically, any graduate who satisfies age limit criteria and medical criteria is eligible to apply for the post of air hostess!
Now that we’ve dealt with the introduction part, let us focus on the list of Air Hostess courses in India now. Here are the formats of training courses available in India-
Details about Air Hostess training courses available in India-
Air Hostess courses available in India
When it comes to India, there are three main types of Air Hostess courses available. They are-
- Certificate courses
- Diploma courses
- Degree courses
The above mentioned courses can be pursued directly after 12th or after completing graduation program (PG course).
Let us check out each format of course in detail-
1 Certificate courses
Certificate courses may be pursued by eligible candidates after completing their 12th standard schooling. Some PG certificate courses exist too! Such certificate courses are designed and crafted by the individual institutes offering them. As a result, the course duration and content may vary from one institute to another. Fast track certificate courses lasts for a period of 3 months. General certificate course lasts for a period of 6 months to 1 year. Some of the well known certificate Air Hostess courses are-
- Air Hostess training (certification)
- Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant (certification)
- Flight Purser (certification)
- Aviation Management and Hospitality (certification)
- Aviation Customer Service (certification)
- Airlines Hospitality (certification)
- Hospitality and Air travel Management (certification)
- Airline Passenger Service (certification)
2 Diploma courses
Air Hostess diploma courses can be pursued right after 12th. There also exists some PG Diploma courses also, which may be pursued after completing graduation. Diploma courses are also designed and crafted by individual institutes. The course duration may vary from one institute to another. The general course duration is 6- 12 months. Some well known Air Hostess diploma courses are-
- Diploma in Air Hostess training
- Diploma in Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant training
- Diploma in Aviation and Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Aviation Customer Care
- Diploma in Hospitality and Travel Management
- PG Diploma in International Airline and Travel Management
- Diploma in Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Management
3 Degree courses
Among the 3 main course formats, Degree courses holds the most value! Typical degree course lasts for a period of 3 years. There also exists 2 years long special Degree courses, which have been designed keeping the trade of Air Hostess and Aviation hospitality in mind. Some of the well known Air Hostess training Degree courses are-
- B.Sc. in Air Hostess training
- B.Sc. Aviation (graduates may become Air Hostess/Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant after training offered by the Airlines)
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Travel Management (graduates may become Air Hostess/Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant after training offered by the Airlines)
- Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (graduates may become Air Hostess/Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant after training offered by the Airlines)
- Degree in International Airline and Travel Management (graduates may become Air Hostess/Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant after training offered by the Airlines)
In the next section, you will be reading about eligibility criteria. To secure admission (and a job after completing the course), a candidate has to satisfy the following eligibility criteria-
Eligibility criteria
Let us go through the eligibility criteria details now. There are four main criteria that one must satisfy, to be considered eligible to pursue Air Hostess training in India. They are- educational qualifications, age limit, physical standards and medical standards. Let us check out the criteria one by one-
1 Educational qualifications
The minimum educational qualification required to pursue Air Hostess training in India is 10+2 schooling. 12th passed students are eligible to study Air Hostess courses.
There are some institutes out there, offering Air Hostess training courses to students who have passed 10th standard. In my view, going for Air Hostess training after 10th is not a wise decision. It would be better to go for this course after completing 12th.
There are also PG Air Hostess courses available in India. For pursuing such PG courses, possessing a graduation Degree is necessary.
2 Age limit
Most institutes only accept male and female aspirants who are between the ages of 17-25 years. Age limit, to a large extent, depends in the policy of the institute. Some institutes have extended upper age limit and made it 26 years.
3 Physical standards
- Minimum height requirement is 157 cm (for females) and 170 cm (for males). This requirement may differ from one airline to another.
- Weight of the candidate should be in proportion to his/her weight.
- Spotless skin complexion will give candidates an edge.
- Candidate has to be physically fit.
4 Medical standards
- Eyesight requirements- minimum eyesight requirement is 6/9. Many airlines allow candidates to correct eyesight and make it 20/20!
- Candidate shouldn’t have had history of mental illness in the past.
- Candidate should not be suffering from serious Cardiovascular disease.
5 Other requirements and qualities
Other than the above mentioned criteria, the profession of Air Hostess also demands some other qualities. Aspirants who want to build a rewarding career in this field must also have the following traits. They are-
- Smart and dynamic personality.
- Politeness and helping nature.
- Good communication skills.
- Fluency in foreign languages.
- Pleasant personality.
- Marital status- unmarried (not applicable in case of all airlines).
- Presence of mind and quick thinking.
- Leadership and team working capability.
Admission process
Reputed Air Hostess training institutes operate under the guidelines set by the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation). As part of this setup, admission is provided to candidates only after they pass a written test and interview. The main aim of these tests is to gauge the aptitude of the candidate!
Course content and syllabus
Air Hostess courses are available in three formats- certificate, diploma and degree courses. Irrespective of the format of the course and the institute offering it, some fundamental concepts and subjects taught in this program are-
- Aircraft familiarization
- Airport familiarization
- Passenger handling
- Passenger psychology
- Flight evaluation
- In-flight procedures
- Emergency situation handling
- Food & catering services
- Personality development
- Communication skills
- Leadership and inter department coordination
- First aid
- Grooming and presentation
- Technical training (basic Aircraft functions, safety procedures etc)
Career prospects
After course completion, one may start responding to recruitment drives held my Indian as well as International Airlines! Major Indian as well as International carriers put up notifications regarding Air Hostess/Flight Attendant recruitment on their websites, job portals and leading NEWS papers. To know the job profile and nature of the work, go through the next section-
Responsibilities of an Air Hostess
The job of an Air Hostess is glamorous and stylish. At the same time, along with this glamour and money comes huge responsibilities. Below mentioned are some of the responsibilities resting on the shoulders of Air Hostesses-
- Taking care of in-flight announcements and inter department coordination.
- Ensuring safety of passengers.
- Ensuring comfort of passengers
- Helping passengers on board, assisting them with their luggage, seats etc
- Providing food, reading material, blankets and other such items to passengers
- Explaining safety procedures to passengers
- Assisting passengers during times of emergency/distress
Known recruiters
Some of the well known recruiters are-
- Air India
- Vistara
- SpiceJet
- IndiGo
- Jet Airways
- Lufthansa
- Virgin Atlantic
- Emirates Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
Salary
Salary of an Air Hostess depends on a number of factors such as- type of Airlines (Government operated/Private/Domestic/International), work experience, profile of the institute (from which course has been pursued) etc.
Fact is that domestic airlines pay very less in comparison to international airlines. When it comes to Government carrier, the pay will be based on the Grade pay guidelines. Generally, in case of domestic airlines, starting salary is in the region of 20-40k Rupees per month. Starting salary in case of international airlines is generally around 50k rupees per month or more. Please note that the above mentioned salary figures are revised by the authorities periodically and are thus subjected to change!
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With experience, salary will rise. After retiring, Air Hostesses may take up relevant Ground Duty jobs such as- ticketing, customer care, front desk operations etc.
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Sir
Actually i want to do job like, which is give me a opportunity to meet New people and Learn new ideas and give me lots of enjoyment in my work…..
Sir Actually i am decided to Take a course at Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Bhubaneswar.
Sir,
I am belongs to a middle class family. My father is Government servant, and the course fee is 1.5 lack. And for me 1.5 lack is Very important. So for that i want your Advice and review on Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Bhubaneswar. Plz sir give me the Right advice to take my decision for my future. Sir i am confused about this after read the reviews on Google about Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess. Sir i have no idea about this Industry sir i want to fly high but sir If i belongs from a Rich family then i can do it without any confusion…… But due to i am not a rich kid i am fearing for it….
If any Institutions ya fir koi Government Aviation college ka Reference de sakte hai…
Sir
Give your Best Advice to me.
Make my Life sir….
Waiting for your suggestion sir
Dhruti, the general review about their institute is favorable. I’m not well aware about that particular branch though. Just make sure that they have good placement record and training facility. Especially simulation and hands on training facilities have to be given much importance.
If you are not satisfied with online reviews and research, you may visit the institute and take a little tour there. You may enquire the present students of the institute about the quality of training provided there. You may also get in touch with students who have completed training from the institute. These are some good ways to get knowledge about the quality of the institute.
Sir I am rahul singh from up ald I want to job in this field but I just think so ,so I have no complete information and surity about this one..I am a middle class family boy I am graduate in arts and 12th in PCM .my father is a Farmer so I am not a rich kid so I want a correct view on this by u sir please give me your best advise and good college as well….
Rahul, looking from job prospects’ point of view, cabin crew training courses have good scope. Such courses are not too costly, but you’ve to choose institute carefully. I don’t suggest institutes since I don’t have knowledge about state wise institutes offering this training course and their quality.
Sir…right now i m doing cs executive….and i had my exam in june this year but since the passing result is very low …..i need sum another back up carrier i m too confused if i wont pass in cs then should i join airhostess job or not i m not 20yrs old i m too confused about my carrier what to do or not….i just want to set in my life as early as possible weather in cs or else airhostess i want that you should guide me about the trainning period and rest courses rupees …i request you to reply as early as possible sir plzzz…i belong to middle class family so i dont want to waste my time in any courses plz suggest
Shweta, training period could be anywhere between 3-6 months. Detailed courses may be even longer, when it comes to duration. I’m not quite sure about the fee structure. But it could be around 50-80K Rupees and may vary from one institute to another.
I have done B.com I want to do further course so I can get job easily I m interested in B.Ed and digital marketing course what shd I do ?
Indu, you may pursue Diploma in Digital Marketing course. If you want to build a career in teaching sector, go for B.Ed.
I want do a airhostess training bt there have a job guaranty.
Kajol, that depends on your skills, aptitude, placement record of the institute and your performance in the selection interview.
I want to do that airhostess training bt I complete my 12th bt I am belonging from middle class family I want do this on the base on educational loan plz o ok is this it’s my dream to be a airhostess from 10th standard
hi i completed my intermediate with mathematics i want to become an air hostess so is it necessary to complete hotel management?
It is not necessary to pursue that course. You may even go for air hostess training right after 12th.
I have done my graduation from kurukshetra university at 2015… So, I want to do job in air hostess. so, what’s the process and what should I do for attain the job?
Approach an air hostess training institute and secure admission. Admission process varies from one institute to another- direct or after qualifying test. You may also apply for air hostess recruitment drives held by airlines. If you crack the test and interview, you will be selected to undergo training. On training completion, you will be asked to join on duty.
I’m Maria Antonette Miller
Jus finished my +2
I wanna pursue my dream on becoming an air hostess
I wanna know by the courses offered do I choose d certificate , dimploma or degree !
I’m 17 years old and I’ve seen a few institutes that offer training only to candidates from the age of 18
And which place in chennai is considered d best place for an air hostess training ?
I need an immediate job after my course
And is there any way to proceed straight to d international sector instead of domestic n other stuff ?
N which are d airlines offered with d best training ?
I’m an Anglo Indian
I speak English fluently n I have a foreign slang
Both mum & dad work
Mums a teacher
Dads a business manager
I live in chennai
I’ve been though many articles n I’ve visited many websites n I’ve gone tru d entire process requirements eligibility n other information based on an air hostess training !
It would be kind enough if u cud tell me n help me find a air hostess training institute or a centre in chennai
Thank you
Pursuing relevant Bachelor’s course (ones mentioned in the article) will be better. Bachelor’s course offers that ‘cushion’ or backup plan. It also ensures post retirement work safety. Most airlines offer good training. Talking about private institutes offering courses, I’m not much knowledgeable about them.
Hello Sir,
. I’m studying in a England school. This school has a syllabus called IGCSE. This is an England syllabus called Edexel. This syllabus goes on a pattern of O and A levels. Which means O level is 2 years and is considered as the 10th and the A level is 2 years wich is considered as the 12th (in India). So we are supposed to take only specific subjects . In O level we can take 7 and in A level we can take 4 (max).(THESE LEVELS ARE REALLY HARD COMPARED TO INDIAN SYLLABUS) . So I need your help to see which subjects I should take in my O and A levels to complete B.sc. in air hostess training IN INDIA!!
Thank you .
As far as I know, there are no ‘specific subjects’ required. The minimum criteria is- “12th passed or equivalent”.