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How to apply to Virgin Atlantic
Where Virgin Atlantic recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Recruits in campaign waves tied to summer schedules and fleet growth; roles open for short windows on the careers site and close quickly due to application volume.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online during an open campaign window with CV and screening questions.
- 02
Complete an on-demand video interview focused on personality and service scenarios.
- 03
Attend an assessment day at the Crawley headquarters with group tasks, reach test and role-plays.
- 04
Pass a final interview, then references, DBS-style background check and medical.
- 05
Join a 4-6 week training course at The Base in Crawley covering safety, aviation medicine and Upper Class service.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →English fluency
Every airline in our index tests spoken and written English. Practise the interview out loud, not in your head.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Virgin Atlantic
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Virgin Atlantic hiring cabin crew right now?
Periodic intakes. Recruits in campaign waves tied to summer schedules and fleet growth; roles open for short windows on the careers site and close quickly due to application volume.
How long does the Virgin Atlantic application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Virgin Atlantic?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship), ability to swim, passport allowing unrestricted travel to the US, and medical fitness for long-haul flying.