British Airways Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to British Airways— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now. Also called flight attendant — same role, same requirements.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on British Airways' careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 18+ at the time of application
- English:
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Hiring:
- 4-stage process. Recruitment opens periodically for London-based crew.
Is British Airways hiring right now?
Requires the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
Track British Airways hiring newsBritish Airways cabin crew requirements
- Age
- 18+ at the time of application
- Education
- No formal academic qualification required, but English/Maths/digital skills are assessed
- English
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Medical
- Fit-for-flying medical clearance
Height range roughly 157–185 cm, plus a reach test of around 210–212 cm. Check your own eligibility — free →
British Airways cabin crew salary
- Basic pay
- Reported total pay (base + flight pay + allowances) roughly £1,500–2,100/month
- Flying pay
- Flight pay included in the total range above
- Accommodation
- Not provided
Total: Reported total range roughly £18,000–30,000/year depending on experience. UK income tax applies — figures above are gross.
British Airways hiring process
- 1Online application (12+ months customer service experience expected)
- 2Online assessments
- 3Assessment day: grooming, reach test, group exercise, interview
- 4Medical and background checks, then a training offer
Recruitment opens periodically for London-based crew.
British Airways interview questions & model answers →British Airways cabin crew FAQs
Does British Airways sponsor a UK work visa?
No — publicly available sources say you need the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship before applying; this is not something BA arranges for you.