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Aircraft Cabin Crew

Regulators
  • Civil Aviation Authority
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Transport

Regulatory or professional bodies

Primary regulator

Regulatory authority
Civil Aviation Authority
Address

Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
South Area
Gatwick Airport RH6

Email address
infoservices@caa.co.uk
Phone number
+44 (0)1293 567711

Regulation

Regulation summary

Airline cabin crew are responsible for the, safety and welfare of passengers travelling on aircraft.

In the UK, initial training and examinations for applicants of CCA are conducted by companies approved to do so. The UK CAA has compiled a list of companies who have been approved to provide initial training and issue the CCA for that training.

If you wish to work as a Cabin Crew in commercial air transport within a Member State of the European Community you must hold a valid Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA). This is a certificate of professional competency which permits you to discharge the duties of Cabin Crew on European Community registered aircraft. To be eligible for a CCA you must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed the required initial training course and the associated examination in accordance with EASA Aircrew Regulation Part-CC - https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/acceptable-means-of-compliance-and-guidance-materials/group/part-cc---cabin-crew

Regulation type

Certification

Reserved activities

N/A

Protected titles

N/A

More about regulated activities and titles
https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/airlines/cabin-crew/

Qualifications and experience

New professionals

Routes to qualification

The Airline will provide an appropriate training course that will be approved by the CAA.

If you wish to work as a Cabin Crew in commercial air transport within a Member State of the European Community you must hold a valid Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA). This is a certificate of professional competency which permits you to discharge the duties of Cabin Crew on European Community registered aircraft. To be eligible for a CCA you must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed the required initial training course and the associated examination in accordance with EASA Aircrew Regulation Part-CC.

In the UK, initial training and examinations for applicants of CCA are conducted by companies approved to do so. The UK CAA has compiled a list of companies who have been approved to provide initial training and issue the CCA for that training.

Training courses leading to the deliverance of a CCA, and the organisations that conduct them, must be approved by the competent National Authority. CAP 783 - 'Cabin Crew - Initial Safety Training' contains instructions and procedures to be followed when applying for an approval. https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=3233

Professionals from outside the UK

Recognition for professionals outside the UK
All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
Summary of routes

Full information via the web link below

More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/airlines/cabin-crew/

Registration

Registration requirements

Holding a UK licence registers the individual within the CAA.


Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

N/A

Title of relevant act or charter

UK Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011

Licence Finder

You may need licences and permits to carry out certain activities in the UK. These are called authorisations. Use the licence finder to find what you need.