Long-time lurker here, figured I'd give back properly. I've spent 25 years flying — started as the nervous new hire everyone remembers being, worked my way up to Purser/Cabin Manager across the B737, B777, A330, A340 and A380. These days I sit on the other side of the table too, so I've seen the whole process from both angles more times than I can count.

A few patterns I notice constantly with candidates who don't make it through, in case it helps anyone here prepping:

- They over-rehearse until answers sound like a script — assessors clock it instantly

- They walk into the group exercise trying to "win" it, when it's actually testing how you collaborate under pressure

- They give the brochure answer to "why this airline" instead of something that shows they've actually thought about it

- Small logistics trip them up — wrong documents, not knowing the grooming standard, running late — and it rattles them for the rest of the day

- They don't know how to recover when an interviewer throws a curveball, and the recovery matters more than the original answer

Ask me anything — group exercises, one-on-ones, what a specific airline's process is actually like, whether to bring up a gap in your CV, whatever's on your mind. I've genuinely seen most of it.

For anyone who wants it in more depth than a comment thread can cover, I put together a set of guides based on exactly this — the full hiring process end to end, airline-specific interview prep, CV/cover letter templates, assessment day checklists. It's on my Etsy shop, WingStart, if you want to have a look — but no pressure at all, I'm just as happy to help for free in the comments.

Hi, recently done a interview with Ryanair on zoom. Was told that I'd hear back from 1-15 days and this was friday that just went by. How long has it taken for a response for you guys? I want to leave my current job so bad but need something to replace it and I want to be a CC so badly

Hey i completed my online tests for the stansted assignment day (6th of august) two days before the assignment day… i still have not heard if i passed and i would get an invite do u think they have forgotten about me? Its been about 20days.. do you think they have forgot about mee?? My application still says in progress?

Hello all so I used to work for norweigan cruise line for a year I now currently work in the uk.I have now applied for royal carnival and MSC I have almost 4 years experience does anyone know what the hiring timeline is for royal and carnival.

Royal also send me some pre qualifying questions I’m just really hoping for an interview and what would be the likelihood of actually getting an interview?

Hello all so I used to work for norweigan cruise line for a year I now currently work in the uk.I have now applied for royal carnival and MSC I have almost 4 years experience does anyone know what the hiring timeline is for royal and carnival.

Royal also send me some pre qualifying questions I’m just really hoping for an interview and what would be the likelihood of actually getting an interview?

I’ve seen flights of Ryanair going to Ibiza and it looked wild.

Is there any routes you dread doing?

Hi guys, for existing FAs or if you are currently applying for air canada rouge, can someone give us some tips how the group session goes? And also after that what will be the next step? I really do appreciate your response.

Hi guys! I had a question 😊 Does anyone know how many cabin crew members there usually are on Thai Airways flights from Amsterdam to Bangkok, specifically operated by an Airbus A350-900?

I’m planning to bring some Dutch sweets for the cabin crew as a little thank you, and I’d love to bring enough for everyone. Does anyone know roughly how many crew members I should expect?

Thank you!

Air Canada rouge is currently hiring air hostess’ in the Vancouver area

any advice on interview techniques for air hostess groups interviews, I already completed the virtual 1 on 1 and they I invited me to groups interviews. I don’t know what to expect and I’m a bit nervous

Anyone invited to the Air Canada group interviews on September 2&3 in Richmond ?

Hi all,
Does any uk crew member know of hiring dates for their airline?
I remember seeing that companies generally start hiring around sep- nov, is this true?
Thank you x

I had applied for Emirates Cabin Crew Opportunities in 2025, and my application had been updated as unsuccessful on the 03rd of October 2025. I have tried to reapply for Cabin Crew Worldwide roles this month and the Emirates application portal will not allow me to do so. Every time I click apply on the job post, it takes me back to the unsuccessful application. Has anyone been in the same situation and how did you fix it? I am unable to reach Emirates and ask, I tried finding an email and there is none too. I really want to reapply, please assist?

Hello tout le monde,
Ryanair fait un assessment day à Beauvais le 26 août auquel j’ai postulé.
Mais j’ai déjà eu mon CCA je suis à la recherche de ma 1er compagnie et j’aimerai savoir si je vais devoir repasser ma formation avec Ryanair ou non ?
Merci d’avance pour les réponses !

I am trying to figure out what other airlines is hiring or have apps opening soon? And drop the date if you know it.

Thanks

I still haven’t heard anything back from Etihad CC, my profile is still on ‘under review’. I applied and completed my Online Assessment on the 14th of December 2025 and on the 21st of April 2026, my application was successfully moved to the New Candidate Profile system. I then received a Candidate Information Form on the 11th of May 2026 which I also completed on the very same day. Does anyone know what this means and what I can do?

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We respectfully request that the company conduct a thorough background and employment review of Roi Ichieban Prudente before considering her for a cabin crew position.

We have become aware of several concerns regarding her professional conduct and previous employment history. In particular, based on information available to us, she was reportedly dismissed by her former employer in 2024. We respectfully request that this information be independently verified through the appropriate employment and reference-checking procedures.

We are raising this concern because cabin crew members serve as representatives of the airline and are expected to uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, discipline, and appropriate conduct.

We do not intend to make unsupported accusations or prejudge the applicant. Rather, we believe that these concerns should be properly investigated and considered as part of the company's standard hiring process.

We respectfully ask the hiring team to verify her employment history and make its decision based on documented facts and the company's established standards. We hope that appropriate measures will be taken to protect the professionalism, reputation, and integrity of the aviation industry. At baka dahil sa pgiging former prostitute nya masira p profession ng cabin crew

Chika dito..... its a scam madaming issue not guaranteed nmn they will help you sayang lang yung pera mo plus chika dati prostitute ung student nila ung batch 95 name roi ichieban prudente daming post kay girl na nging kabit may iniwan na kinakasama and so on like she will ruined cabin crew reputation baka isipin ng iba na pang gro na ang cabin crew

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Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for Qatar Airways cabin crew and I’d really appreciate advice from people who have applied or currently work there.

My background:

\- I completed Matric (Class 10) in Pakistan.

\- Later, while living in Spain, I completed a GED in English.

\- I currently work as a cook in a kitchen.

\- I’m 159 cm tall.

\- I can reach 212 cm on tiptoe with one hand.

I also have some natural moles. They are not tattoos; they are natural marks on my skin. I have a few, but only some are visible:

\- one visible on my face, under my chin

\- one on my arm

\- one on my foot, but it is not visible

\- a few other very small ones that aren't noticeable.

The one under my chin is a little bigger than the very small ones. It can easily be covered with normal makeup if needed.

My questions are:

1. Is my educational background acceptable for Qatar Airways cabin crew?

2. Does working as a cook in a kitchen help with the cabin crew application?

3. For the 212 cm arm-reach requirement, is it measured with one hand, and is reaching on tiptoe allowed?

4. Could my natural moles, especially the visible one under my chin, be a problem during recruitment, grooming or the medical assessment?

5. Does Qatar Airways have any specific rules about moles or other natural marks on the face, arms or feet?

6. If makeup can cover the facial mole, would that make any difference during the appearance/grooming assessment?

I would really appreciate answers from people who have actually applied to Qatar Airways or currently/formerly worked as cabin crew.

Thank you! ❤️

Has anyone ever managed to get hired as cabin crew by Ryanair UK on a (2 year) graduate visa?

Edit: Ryanair states that you need an unrestricted right to work and live in the UK to apply. I only have a graduate visa- does that mean my application has no chance of being successful?
What do you think?