Qantas Cabin Crew Requirements 2024

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Qantas are recognised as Australia’s biggest domestic and international airline. The airline, founded in the Queensland outback, is the third oldest airline in the world and also owns the low-cost Australian airline Jetstar.

Base:

The Qantas headquarters are located Sydney, Australia however they recruit for international crew based in their home country.

Cabin Crew Requirements:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Height between 163 – 183cm
Minimum reach of 212cm from the ground (fingertips must reach past 212cm, enabling overhead emergency equipment to be reached)
Minimum arm span of 127cm (knuckles must reach at least 127cm apart, replicating the holding of emergency aircraft exit door handles)
Applications can only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom without restriction or sponsorship
An excellent level of health and fitness, including the ability to swim 50 metres fully clothed and tread water for 3 minutes, unassisted. A water assessment will need to be completed prior to start of training
The ability to demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills to effectively follow or implement safety instructions
Demonstrable customer service experience in a premium service environment

Salary:

Average Cabin Crew salary with Qantas is £24,000

Other Benefits

Staff travel opportunities
Flexible working hours
Great superannuation policy
Ability to purchase additional leave
Competitive basic salary
Productivity bonuses
Staff discounts on selected hotels and car hire
Security of working for a financially stable airline
Permanent contracts available
Post employment training and development opportunities

Company Facts:

Founders: Sir Hudson Fysh, Sir Fergus McMaster, Paul McGinness, W Arthur Baird
CEO: Alan Joyce
Founded: 1920
2023 Turnover: 19.8bn AUD
Fleet Size: 337 aircraft across Qantas and it’s subsidiaries comprising of the models A330, A380, B787, B747-400, B737-800, B717.

Also currently in the fleet is the specially commissioned Dreamliner ‘Qantas Flying Art’ Emily Kame Kngwarreye.