Cabin Crew Eligibility Criteria

Before we can get you onboard, you will need to meet these essential age guidelines and document checks:

• Age Limit: Freshers must be between 18 and 27 years of age. For experienced cabin crew, the upper limit can extend up to 32–35 years depending on the airline.
• Indian Passport: A valid Indian passport is mandatory at the time of application or training. It must have at least 6 to 12 months of validity remaining.
• ECNR Status: Passports must have ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) status to facilitate international flying schedules.

Keeping passenger safety in mind means we must meet high standards of health and physical readiness:

• Visual Acuity: Corrected vision must be 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other, or 6/6 in both. While glasses are generally not permitted on duty, wearing soft contact lenses is fully allowed.
• Color Vision: Normal color vision is mandatory. Candidates with color blindness are disqualified during the medical check.
• Medical Standards: You must obtain a medical fitness certificate from a DGCA-approved medical doctor, verifying no history of major heart, lung, or mental illnesses.

⚠️ Warning: Normal color vision is an absolute, non-negotiable requirement. Candidates with color blindness (partial or complete) are disqualified during DGCA medical exams, and no corrective lenses or operations can bypass this rule.

The minimum entry qualifications are actually quite accessible, meaning you don’t need a luxury aviation degree to get started:

• Academic Qualification: Minimum completion of 10+2 (Higher Secondary School) from any recognized Indian board. Higher degrees (Graduation) are not mandatory but helpful for promotions.
• Language Fluency: Candidates must speak clear, fluent English and Hindi. Spoken clarity, pleasant modulation, and lack of strong regional accents are checked during interviews.
• Announcement Reading: You will be asked to read safety cards and announcement scripts to evaluate your pronunciation.

Airlines enforce Body Mass Index (BMI) parameters strictly to ensure safety, easy mobility down narrow cabin aisles, and overall fitness standards:

• Female Candidates: The target BMI range is 18 to 22.
• Male Candidates: The target BMI range is 18 to 25.
• Strictness: Exceeding or falling below these bounds can lead to medical reviews or temporary suspension until the weight is corrected.

My Tip: Make sure to use the BMI Calculator to check your target weight range.

Airlines allow tattoos only if they are completely invisible while in uniform. Since uniform styles typically include short sleeves and knee-length skirts, tattoos in the following zones will hold you back:

• Hands, fingers, wrists, and arms.
• Face, neck, ears, and collarbone.
• Lower legs and ankles.

My Tip: Use our interactive Tattoo & Scar Check to visually test if your tattoo lies within a restricted cabin crew zone. Please don’t try to hide tattoos with makeup or bandages during physical assessments—it’s not allowed. If you have natural birthmarks or tiny scars, don’t worry; these are usually fine and can be discussed during medical checks.

Knowing how to swim and survive in the water is one of the most critical safety skills we are tested on:

• Domestic Flights: Most Indian domestic airlines (like IndiGo, Akasa Air) do not mandate swimming skills at the interview stage, though it is considered a major advantage.
• International Flights & Air India: Swimming is mandatory. Candidates must be able to swim at least 50 meters unassisted without a life jacket during the training phase.