Crew careers
Working as cabin crew at flynas: what to ask before accepting an offer
Rosters and the number of flights you work can differ considerably between a low-cost carrier and a long-haul airline.
Context
The pace of work
On short routes, cabin crew may work several sectors in a day. That means more landings, briefings and rounds of cabin service. When assessing a vacancy, find out how long duties last and how often you will be rostered on standby.
In practice
The full package
Ask for a breakdown of basic salary, flight pay and allowances. Check your base, accommodation, healthcare arrangements and whether training is paid for. Comparing an advertised maximum with another airline’s salary tells you little about how many hours you would need to work.
Summary
The takeaway
Consider the working pattern and guaranteed income before comparing headline earnings.