To become an air hostess in airlines students must meet some basic educational and personal qualifications. The qualification required for air hostess is usually 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board. However many airlines prefer candidates who also hold a degree or diploma in hospitality aviation or travel management. This background helps students understand airline operations better and develop communication and service skills.
The minimum air hostess education qualification in India is Class 12th pass. Students who have completed graduation can also apply. After school or college you can join a professional air hostess training institute. These institutes offer certified courses in air hostess training where you learn about customer handling flight safety grooming and emergency procedures.
The air hostess course qualification also includes a good command of English a pleasing personality and confidence while communicating with passengers. For international airlines knowing an extra foreign language is an added advantage.
For girls the air hostess qualifications for girl are similar to male candidates (called flight stewards). Airlines usually prefer candidates between 18-27 years of age with minimum height requirements (155 cm or above) and clear eyesight (6/6 vision). Confidence discipline and a positive attitude are highly valued traits.