Physical Requirements for Cabin Crew
To become a cabin crew member, you need to meet certain physical requirements to ensure your ability to perform duties effectively and maintain safety in the cabin.
Height and Weight: Airlines set height and weight standards to ensure that cabin crew members are physically capable of handling the cabin environment and performing their duties efficiently. A healthy BMI is required for ease of movement, and most airlines require cabin crew to be between 5'2" to 6'0" tall.
Vision: Clear vision is a crucial requirement. Airlines generally ask for 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses) to ensure the cabin crew member can read safety instructions, identify hazards, and communicate effectively.
Hearing: Cabin crew members must have good hearing to communicate effectively with passengers and fellow crew members during normal operations or in emergencies. This ensures that no important announcements are missed, and any issues are dealt with swiftly.
Physical Fitness: A physically fit cabin crew member is essential due to the demands of the job. Cabin crew members need to be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy items, evacuating passengers in an emergency, and managing long flights. Fitness also ensures that cabin crew members can handle the high-paced, physically demanding work environment.
Medical Fitness: Cabin crew applicants need to be free of medical conditions that could interfere with their ability to work effectively. This could include conditions that affect vision, hearing, mobility, or overall physical stamina. Applicants typically undergo a medical check-up to assess their physical fitness before joining the airline.
At AME CET, the cabin crew course is designed to help students meet both the physical and technical requirements of the aviation industry. The course provides: