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easyJet cabin crew requirements
The hard filters easyJet applies before a recruiter reads your CV — age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents, with how strict each one is compared to the rest of the industry.
Minimum age
18 years
Most carriers set 18; Gulf and US majors usually 21.
Height & reach
157 cm min
Reach matters more than height: you must access the emergency equipment overhead.
Tattoos
Nothing visible in uniform
Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; coverable tattoos are accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not. Like most of the 59 airlines we index, nothing may show while you are in uniform.
Languages
Fluent English
Fluent English; local language required or strongly preferred at European bases.
Education
No formal education requirement; customer service experience valued.
Also required
Medical, swimming & documents
Right to work in the base country without sponsorship, height between 157cm and 190cm to fit jumpseat harnesses, ability to swim 25m, and a 5-year checkable background for airport clearance.
Work rights matter here
easyJet expects the right to work in base country. Without it, applications are usually filtered out before assessment regardless of how strong the rest of your profile is.
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Stricter or softer than its rivals?
| Airline | Min age | Reach | Visible tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 18 | 157 cm height | Not allowed |
| British Airways | 18 | 201 cm | Not allowed |
| Virgin Atlantic | 18 | 210 cm | Not allowed |
| Lufthansa | 18 | 160 cm height | Not allowed |
| SWISS | 18 | 158 cm height | Some allowed |
| KLM | 18 | 158 cm height | Not allowed |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum height for easyJet cabin crew?
easyJet asks for a minimum height of 157 cm.
Can you join easyJet cabin crew with tattoos?
Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; coverable tattoos are accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not. Covered tattoos are not a problem; anything showing in uniform is.
What age do you need to be to apply to easyJet?
The minimum is 18. There is no published upper limit at most carriers, and experienced applicants in their 30s and 40s are hired regularly.
Requirements change without notice — tattoo and grooming rules in particular have been relaxed at several airlines since 2022. Always confirm on easyJet's official careers page before ruling yourself out.