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Cabin crew members walk towards a plane on a runway whilst carrying luggage

By Laura Cronin 19 Apr 2023 7 min read

What shifts do cabin crew work?

Cabin crew, or flight attendants, work in one of the most dynamic and challenging roles in aviation. Their job entails ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers on board, serving meals and drinks,...

A cabin crew member pulls down the window shade on a plane window

By Laura Cronin 16 Mar 2023 5 min read

Where do cabin crew stay when not working?

Cabin crew, also known as flight attendants, are responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers during flights. Many people wonder where cabin crew stay when they're not working. The answer...

Cabin crew member on an aircraft demonstrates how to use oxygen mask

By Laura Cronin 10 Mar 2023 5 min read

5 essential things you should include in your Cabin Crew cover letter

Writing a cover letter is the job application step many of us wish we could skip over, but recent cover letter research shows that an effective cover letter is essential for making your application st...

By Jennifer Cairns 02 Mar 2023 6 min read

Becoming Cabin Crew: a guide to starting your career in aviation

Working as cabin crew can be an exciting and rewarding career. If you love traveling, meeting new people, and providing excellent customer service, becoming a flight attendant might be a perfect fit f...

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By Beth 30 Jan 2023 10 min read

“Your colleagues are your support network” - maintaining work/life balance as Cabin Crew

We recently spoke to Jason Pestel, Flight Service Manager at Virgin Atlantic, Personal Trainer and online Fitness Coach. Jason uses his years of experience as Cabin Crew combined with his skills as a...

commonly asked questions for Cabin Crew in their job interview

By Beth 20 Dec 2022 7 min read

Commonly asked questions in Cabin Crew interviews

Getting shortlisted for a cabin crew job can feel like a great accomplishment but preparing and passing the interview can be challenging. Most employers use a combination of behavioral and situational...

By Beth 19 Dec 2022 6 min read

My 16-year career working as Cabin Crew: Meet Maarit Erricker

My name is Maarit Erricker and I work for Norse Atlantic Airways. I have been involved in the aviation industry since 1987. Having started in 1987 and twenty years of absence with children, resum...

By Beth 15 Dec 2022 6 min read

How I became Cabin Crew with Norse Atlantic

We recently spoke with Amy Kershaw, a 28-year-old Flight Attendant for Norse Atlantic. Amy tells us the career path she took to join the aviation industry, the favorite destination she has visite...

By Beth 12 Dec 2022 7 min read

My Journey to becoming Cabin Crew with Virgin Atlantic

We recently spoke with Jason Pestel, a 52- year old Flight Service Manager for Virgin Atlantic. Jason tells us his favorite memory from being Cabin Crew, the life lessons he has learned from his 23-ye...

Cabin Crew careers with aviation job search

By Beth 06 Dec 2022 8 min read

Where Do Cabin Crew sleep on long-haul flights?

If you’ve taken a flight to one place from another, you’ve probably interacted with a cabin crew member at some point. Have you ever wondered where they sleep and stay? Flights can be with...

By Beth 05 Dec 2022 7 min read

Cabin Crew: Detailed Job Description

A cabin crew’s typical job responsibilities are creating a comfortable, safe, and pleasant flying experience for the passengers. Though the individual duties of different roles/positions of cabi...

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