Career Path
Air Hostess / Cabin Crew
Become a cabin crew member at domestic and international airlines.
Entry-level (0–2 yrs)
₹25,000-₹40,000/month
Senior (3–7 yrs)
₹60,000-₹1.2L/month
Top (8+ yrs)
₹1.5L-₹2.5L/month
Salary by experience
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Eligibility
12th pass, 155cm+ height (female), good English communication
Required + preferred certifications
Certifications recruiters look for when shortlisting air hostess / cabin crew candidates.
- First Aid & CPR
- Fire Fighting & Smoke
- Aviation English (ICAO Level 4+)
- Amadeus GDS basics
- Swimming proficiency (recommended)
- Wings cabin crew completion certificate
Roadmap: how to become a Air Hostess / Cabin Crew
Step 1
Meet eligibility criteria
Complete 12th pass, meet height (155cm+ for females) and age (18-26) requirements. Good eyesight with or without correction.
Step 2
Enroll in cabin crew training
Join a professional training program like Wings Institute that covers safety drills, grooming, service etiquette, and in-flight procedures on real mock aircraft.
Step 3
Complete certifications
Earn certifications in first aid, fire fighting, swimming, Amadeus GDS, and personality development.
Step 4
Apply and clear airline interviews
With Wings placement assistance, attend airline walk-ins and open days at IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Emirates, and more.
Salary heatmap: Air Hostess / Cabin Crew across Indian cities
13 metros covered. Click any row for the city-specific salary deep-dive.
| City | Entry | Senior | Top | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹30K–₹50K/mo | ₹75K-₹1.5L | ₹1.5L-₹2.5L | Very High |
| Delhi | ₹28K–₹48K/mo | ₹72K-₹1.4L | ₹1.4L-₹2.3L | Very High |
| Bangalore | ₹26K–₹44K/mo | ₹65K-₹1.2L | ₹1.2L-₹2L | High |
| Pune | ₹25K–₹43K/mo | ₹63K-₹1.2L | ₹1.2L-₹2L | High |
| Hyderabad | ₹25K–₹42K/mo | ₹62K-₹1.15L | ₹1.15L-₹1.9L | High |
| Kochi | ₹25K–₹42K/mo | ₹60K-₹1.1L | ₹1.1L-₹1.85L | High |
| Chennai | ₹24K–₹40K/mo | ₹58K-₹1.1L | ₹1.1L-₹1.8L | Moderate |
| Ahmedabad | ₹24K–₹40K/mo | ₹58K-₹1.1L | ₹1.1L-₹1.8L | Moderate |
| Chandigarh | ₹23K–₹40K/mo | ₹55K-₹1.05L | ₹1.05L-₹1.7L | Moderate |
| Kolkata | ₹22K–₹38K/mo | ₹55K-₹1L | ₹1L-₹1.6L | Moderate |
| Jaipur | ₹22K–₹38K/mo | ₹52K-₹98K | ₹98K-₹1.55L | Moderate |
| Indore | ₹22K–₹38K/mo | ₹52K-₹95K | ₹95K-₹1.5L | Low-Moderate |
Top Air Hostess / Cabin Crew employers in India
- IndiGo HQ
- Air India
- Emirates
- SpiceJet
- Air India HQ
- IndiGo
- Vistara
- IndiGo Bangalore Hub
- IndiGo Hyderabad
- Air India Chennai
- IndiGo South
- Airlines Alliance
- Air India Kolkata
- IndiGo Eastern
- Regional carriers
- IndiGo Pune
- Marriott for hotels
- IndiGo Ahmedabad
- Wings Institute base
- Indigo Regional
Air Hostess / Cabin Crew in your city
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The Wings training for this career
Air Hostess Training — 1 Year (Part-Time). Fees ₹1,30,000–₹1,50,000. 100% placement assistance, ₹10K scholarship via W-NAT.
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