Do you dream of working while traveling?
If you are thinking of being Passenger Cabin Crew, this is your guide. Here you will discover all the necessary requirements to become a flight attendant, both the official ones and those requested by the main airlines. And the best: we tell you how Crew Factory can help you get your official Cabin Crew certificate, recognized by AESA and valid throughout Europe.
Official requirements to be TCP according to AESA
To legally work as a cabin crew, you must obtain the official Cabin Crew certificate, issued after passing a course approved by the State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA). This is the same certificate that offers you Crew Factory in their 3-month intensive training.
The minimum requirements are:
- Minimum qualification: ESO (Compulsory Secondary Education) or equivalent
- Minimum age: 17 years old to start training, 18 to take the exam
- Recommended height: 1.57 m (women) / 1.68 m (men)
- Class CC medical certificate: Evaluate your physical and mental health to fly
- Know how to swim: Necessary for training in aquatic emergencies
In Crew Factory We prepare you to overcome each of these steps and obtain the official Flight Attendant certificate, recognized by all European airlines.
What else do airlines ask for to hire TCP?
In addition to the official certificate, many companies request additional requirements that increase your chances of being selected:
- Age: minimum 18 years (some prefer 21+).
- Additional training: General Certificate of Education (GCE) or UK National (not always mandatory).
- TCP EASA-142 Certification, like the one you will obtain by training in Crew Factory.
- Fluent English (other languages are a plus).
- Minimum height: between 1.60 and 1.70 m, depending on the airline.
- Good physical condition and certified health (Class 2).
- Valid passport and work permit without restrictions.
Requirements by airline in Spain
Below, we show you the most frequent requirements in the main Spanish companies. In all cases, having the official TCP certificate like the one offered by Crew Factory It is a key or essential point.
Iberia
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent
- High level of Spanish and English
- Minimum height: 1.64 m
- Passport without restrictions
- The Cabin Crew certificate can be obtained after being selected, but having it before (like the one offered by Crew Factory) adds points.
Air Europa
- TCP EASA-142 certificate (like Crew Factory)
- Class CC medical certificate
- Spanish and English high
- Valid passport
Our Air
- 1st year of General Certificate of Education (GCE) or CFGM (like UK National Diploma or BTEC 3) / CFGS (like UK NHD o BTEC 5)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Height: 1.65 m to 1.80 m
- English B2 (Italian valued)
- Residence and work permit in Spain
- TCP certificate required (Crew Factory’s is valid).
Iberia Express
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent
- Spanish and English high
- Minimum height: 1.65 m
- Geographic availability
- Flight Attendant certificate valued, but not required (having the Crew Factory one gives an advantage)
Vueling
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent
- TCP and medical certificate Class 2
- English B1 minimum
- Not having participated in selection processes in the last 6 months
- Time flexibility
- Crew Factory Flight Attendant certificate is 100% valid
Requirements on European airlines
Ryanair
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Fluent English
- Minimum height: 1.57 m
- Know how to swim 25 meters without help
- Cabin Crew certificate valid in Europe, like the one from Crew Factory
- International mobility
EasyJet
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Height: 1.57 m to 1.90 m
- Fluent English and another European language
- Class 2 medical certificate
- TCP EASA-142 certification required, like the one offered by Crew Factory
Lufthansa
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Height: 1.60 m to 1.95 m
- Fluent German and English
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent
- TCP EASA Certificate (Crew Factory meets this requirement)
Air France
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Minimum height: 1.60 m
- Fluent French and English
- Class 2 medical certificate
- Mandatory Cabin Crew certification, like the one you get at Crew Factory
Where to study to be a TCP?
To get your certificate, you need to train in a Cabin Crew school approved by AESA. In Crew Factory:
- We prepare you in just 3 months
- With an official course based on regulations EASA-142
- Taught by instructors with real airline experience
- Includes theoretical training, practice, simulations and preparation for interviews
Upon completion, you will get the official Cabin Crew certificate Valid to work on airlines in Spain and Europe.
Conclusion: Are you ready to take off?
To be flight attendant It is more than a profession: it is a way of life. If you meet the requirements and study at a quality school like Crew Factory, you will be prepared to work in national and international airlines.
Do you want to become a Flight Attendant?
Check out our official cabin crew course now and begin your path in the heights.