About the course
Location: Stansted Airport College
Stansted Airport flies to 190+ destinations and serves over £25million passengers per year and is expanding rapidly resulting in a demand for skilled cabin crew. This qualification will help you to gain an understanding of the role of cabin crew and provide you with the practical and technical skills to be able to progress into a career with a top airline. You will gain an appreciation of the terminology used within the industry as well as an understanding of the essential behaviours expected of future employees.
This course is for Adults looking to progress their careers in the aviation industry, looking to change career and work in the industry or Aviation enthusiasts wanting to gain a greater understanding of the Aviation industry and how it operates.
Entry requirements
This course is for Adults aged 19+ only.
How long is the course?
Start Date: 11th September 2025
18 weeks
1 evening per week: Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm
How much does it cost?
The cost of this course is £459
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Instalment Plan ✓
This course qualifies for an Instalment Plan, allowing you to pay in smaller, more manageable amounts. Contact our Admissions Team on 01279 868100 for more details.
Adult Skills Fund ✓
This course is part of the Adult Skills Fund and is fully-funded (free) if you are 19+ and:
- Unemployed and looking for work
- or in paid employment and earn below £25,000
Greater London Authority Entitlement (GLA) ✓
This Level 3 course is part of the Greater London Authority Entitlement and is fully-funded (free) for eligible learners aged 19 or over and:
- Living in London
- is their first full level 3 qualification
Awarding Body
NCFE
Where will this course take me?
You can progress into employment as a flight attendant with a top airline. There are also a range of alternative roles across the airport that you could take up including Security Officer, Airline Customer Service Agent, General Operative airside, Flight Operations Agent and many more.
How will I be assessed?
Learners will be assessed on Coursework and Role plays.
As well as attending face to face classroom sessions, there will be a requirement to complete approximately 4-6 hours of independent study each week.
The course consists of 6 Mandatory Units:
- Workings as Cabin Crew
- Airline health, safety and security
- Aircraft emergency situations
- Dealing with passengers on-board an aircraft
- Cabin service - selling techniques
- Making passenger announcements on-board aircraft
Additional Info
Industry Standard Airline Cabin Crew requirements apply if the individual wishes to pursue a career in this field. E.g. Able to swim 25m unaided.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
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