Cabin crew | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Air cabin crew help make sure that airline passengers have a comfortable, safe and pleasant flight.

  • Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.  
  • Direct and assist passengers in emergency procedures, such as evacuating a plane following an emergency landing.  
  • Administer first aid to passengers in distress.  
  • Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as
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Cabin crews typically work around 30 to 40 hours per week.

As a Cabin crew you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    23,472 GBP *
    per year
    13,500 GBP
    30,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Cabin crew

    • 25,544 GBP
    • 21,222 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Cabin crew
    Average salary for full-time Cabin crew

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    • 9,513 GBP
    • 9,799 GBP
    • 8,892 GBP
    • 23,472 GBP
    • 21,222 GBP
    • 25,544 GBP
    Salary over time for Cabin crew

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 21,034 GBP
    • 20,844 GBP
    • 21,107 GBP
    • 21,973 GBP
    • 22,253 GBP
    • 22,933 GBP
    • 23,472 GBP
    • 23,401 GBP
    • 24,683 GBP
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    Future outlook for Cabin crews

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    Very good outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Cabin crew - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Cabin crew and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 33% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 30% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 26% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    You could do a college course like a Level 2 Certificate in Air Cabin Crew, or study a cabin crew module as part of a broader travel and tourism course.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Cabin crew

    Hospitality Management

    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Cabin crew.
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
    Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Cabin crew. Check that you know:
    1
    Calendar and scheduling software AD OPT Altitude; Arkitektia Flight Itinerary; SBS International Maestro Suite; ValtamTech Flight Crew Log
    2
    Computer based training software IBM Lotus LearningSpace
    3
    Office suite software Microsoft Office
    4
    Operating system software Microsoft Windows
    5
    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
    Improve your skills today

    Hospitality Management

    Things to highlight for your Cabin crew interview

    Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Social Orientation Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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