What are the hours of a flight attendant?

Most attendants are usually limited to working 12 hours shifts but some are allowed to work 14 hour shifts. Those working on international flights are usually permitted to work longer shifts. Attendants usually spend 65-90 hours in the air and 50 hours preparing planes for passengers monthly.

How many hours can cabin crew work?

Aviation watchdog DGCA has come out with a set of norms for flight duty time and rest hours of cabin crew members, fixing a maximum duty period of up to 22 hours in long-haul flights.

How much do Aer Lingus flight attendants make?

Aer Lingus Cabin Crew As cabin crew you can potentially earn between €1,900 and €2,000 monthly take home pay (inclusive of base and variable pay on a monthly average throughout a Summer season*).

How long are cabin crew layovers?

As a rule of thumb, for a long-haul flight (12+ hours flying duty) cabin crew should get at least a 2 day layover in the destination so that their body can adapt. Note however that some Middle Eastern Airlines do not adhere to this and their crew regularly operate 14 hour flights with only a 27 hour layover.

Do flight attendants come home every night?

Work Environment Flight attendants have variable work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, because airlines operate every day and some offer overnight flights. Attendants work in an aircraft and may be away from home several nights per week.

How much do Ryanair cabin crew earn?

Average Ryanair Flight Attendant yearly pay in the United Kingdom is approximately £18,249, which is 8% below the national average. Salary information comes from 69 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.

What qualifications do you need to be cabin crew?

You must have the right to live and work in the UK with no criminal convictions. You must be aged 18 years or over. You should hold a valid passport which permits you to travel to all of the destinations that we fly to. You need to be fluent in written and spoken English (a second language is desirable)

Do flight attendants have to be pretty?

Airlines generally require flight attendants to have a “groomed look that meets conventional standard”, as BA describes. “For women, you will need to have a styled look with hair and makeup that would be appropriate in a professional environment and complements our uniform.

Do flight attendants earn miles?

Flight attendants may have hours or even days between flights to travel and see local attractions. Some airlines also allow flight attendants to earn additional mileage or flight benefits. This means many flight attendants can fly for free on their company airlines even when they are not working.