Cabin Crew – Stansted

Role overview

Join the cabin crew team based at London Stansted Airport with Europe’s largest airline group. The role sits within a fast-growing network of more than 90 operational bases and supports thousands of flights each day while serving a very large customer base.

This opportunity is open to candidates without prior aviation experience. Full training is provided at no cost, covering the core skills needed to deliver a safe, professional, and welcoming onboard experience. Successful trainees are awarded their Cabin Crew wings after completion.

Working as cabin crew is rewarding, but it is also demanding and safety-led. The schedule includes both early and late shifts. Early duties may begin as early as 5:00 am, while late roster days may finish around midnight. The role suits people who enjoy customer interaction, fast-moving environments, and energetic service work.

There are real career progression paths within the cabin crew structure, with opportunities to move into supervisory and management roles over time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, high-quality service to passengers throughout the flight.
• Support onboard safety procedures and maintain safety as the top priority.
• Work early and late shift patterns as assigned by the roster.
• Represent the airline professionally while helping create a positive travel experience.
• Handle passenger interactions with confidence, enthusiasm, and a customer-first attitude.
• Contribute to onboard sales and related revenue opportunities.

Assessments

As part of the hiring process, candidates must complete a compulsory English proficiency assessment and a situational judgment test. Failing to finish these assessments will prevent progression to the interview stage.

Requirements

• Must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK and/or the ability to travel freely across the Ryanair network.
• Height should be approximately between 5'2" (157 cm) and 6'2" (188 cm).
• Must be able to swim 25 metres without assistance and also support another person.
• Should be flexible, hardworking, and comfortable working in a shift-based environment.
• Needs strong spoken and written English and must be able to pass an English language assessment.
• Should enjoy working with the public and providing excellent service with a positive attitude.
• A friendly, outgoing personality and a genuine interest in travel and meeting new people are important.

Benefits

• Free internationally recognised cabin crew training.
• Paid training allowance.
• New joiner allowance of £1,200.
• Uncapped sales bonus potential.
• Unlimited heavily discounted staff travel.
• Fixed roster pattern.
• Opportunity to gain wide experience within a large cabin crew network.
• Chance to explore different cities and cultures with colleagues on days off.
• Free uniform in the first year, followed by an annual uniform allowance.
• Employment with a financially stable airline.

Competencies

• Customer service
• Interpersonal communication
• Sales ability
• Team collaboration

Locations

Braintree, United Kingdom; Cambridge, United Kingdom; Chelmsford, United Kingdom; Epping, United Kingdom; Luton, London, United Kingdom; Stansted, United Kingdom.