Sport & adventure · Helping people

What does a
cabin crew do?

Keeps passengers safe and comfortable on flights.

A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12

Illustration of a cabin crew at work
Explore the everyday work behind this career.

A day in the life

Prepares the cabin, explains safety, serves passengers, and handles emergencies calmly.

Skills to practise

Friendliness, calm, teamwork.

How to explore this path

Airline training and a safety certificate.

Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.

School subjects & interests

Cabin Crew connects with Languages. You may enjoy this work if you like with people.

TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER

A hands-on activity

Practise explaining a safety rule clearly in under 30 seconds.

Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.

For younger explorers: a simpler explanation

What do they do?

Cabin crew keep people safe and comfortable on planes.

What helps?

Being friendly and calm.

Learning about the path

You train with an airline.

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