How to Become an Air Hostess After 12th: Courses, Eligibility, Qualifications, Entrance Exams, Skills, Jobs, Salary

Commercial aircraft need Air Hostesses to assist passengers and ensure their safety during flight. The position of an Air Hostess typically calls for excellent interpersonal skills and may necessitate regular travel to different places. Learning to become an Air Hostess will help candidates prepare better for this career if they're thinking about making it their prospective career. This article explains who an Air Hostess is, how to become one after finishing high school, along with their duties and responsibilities, and their average salary and job scope.

Read: What does an Air Hostess do?

To become an Air Hostess, aspiring candidates must fulfil the required Air Hostess Qualifications by pursuing relevant Aviation Courses from any of the top Air Hostess Training Institutes such as Frankfinn Institute of AirHostess Training, Jet Airways Training Academy, Universal Aviation Academy, and Bombay Flying Club College of Aviation. Admissions to these academies are usually done on the basis of merit, but few grant admissions on the basis of entrance exams. The average salary of an Air Hostess after 12th usually ranges from INR 4.50 LPA - 7 LPA, while the starting and the highest salary of an Air Hostess after the 12th is INR 2.40 LPA and 15 LPA. Check Types of Air Hostesses

Table of Contents,

Eligibility to Become an Air Hostess After 12th
Qualifications to Become an Air Hostess After 12th
Air Hostess Courses After 12th
Top Aviation Institutes
Skills Required to Become an Air Hostess After 12th
Salary of an Air Hostess
How to Become an Air Hostess After 12th: FAQs

Eligibility to Become an Air Hostess After 12th

Apart from the basic educational requirements, to become an Air Hostess after 12th, candidates must be aware of all the eligibility criteria that include their physical attributes, medical requirements and others. Listed below are the basic eligibility requirements to become an Air Hostess after 12th.

They must be youthful, attractive, and svelte and must be between the ages of 17 and 26.
They need to be at least 157 cm (5' 2") tall.
There will be various tests that will be conducted to check that the candidates are mentally sound and stable
Their weight should be in proportion to their age and height and shouldn't have any obvious body piercings or tattoos.
They must have good eyesight, with one eye's vision being 6/6 and the other 6/9 and should switch to lenses if they wear glasses.
They must be capable of swimming because it might be necessary during an emergency.
They have to pass a number of medical examinations, including blood and urine tests, AIDS testing, ultrasounds, eye and stool tests, chest X-rays, and others. The individual will be disqualified if they have even the slightest illness or infection.
Their skin, hair, and nails had to be kept in good condition since most airlines require their air hostesses to wear a lot of cosmetics, and makeup skills are a plus.

Qualifications to Become an Air Hostess After 12th

To become an Air Hostess, aspiring candidates must first clear their class 12th board exams followed by pursuing graduation in relevant subjects. Some of the basic educational requirements to become an Air Hostess after 12th are listed below for your reference.

A student must have earned a minimum of passing grades in their 10+2 or equivalent coursework from a reputable institution.
It is preferred that applicants have a degree in hospitality, tourism, or travel.
Students with a strong command of English and mastery of any other foreign language are at an advantage.
To advance in their training, a student must pass a 3 to 6-week training programme at the base location of the specific airline.

Read: Air Hostess Entrance Exams

Air Hostess Courses After 12th

Some top courses that can be pursued to become an Air Hostess after 12th are tabulated below for your reference.

Certificate course: Students must earn a 10+2 diploma from an accredited institution or equivalent.
Diploma Course: Different institutions have different requirements for receiving a diploma. While some institutions just accept the results of the 10+2 exam, others also hold entrance exams and one-on-one interviews.
Degree Course: Similar to a diploma programme, admission to a degree programme is based on either merit or entrance tests.
A student must take the IELTS, TOFEL, SAT, etc. in order to study air hostess abroad.

Certificate Courses	Diploma Courses	Degree Courses
International Airlines and Travel Management	Diploma in Airlines and Travel Management	Bachelor of Hospitality and Travel Management
Aviation Management	Diploma in Airlines Management	Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management
Aviation Hospitality and Travel Management	Air Hostess Training	Bsc in Air Hostess Training
Aviation and Hospitality Services	Diploma in Professional Cabin Crew Services	BBA Aviation
Hospitality Travel and Customer Services	Aviation and Hospitality Management	MBA Aviation

Top Aviation Institutes

India is home to a total of 384 private aviation institutes and 30 government aviation institutes that train candidates for various positions across the job profile of an Air Hostess. Tabulated below are the best Air Hostess Training Institutes in India for your reference.

Name of the Institutes	Locations
Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training	Multiple Locations
Bombay Flying Club College of Aviation	Mumbai
Universal Aviation Academy	Chennai
Jet Airways Training Academy	Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata
Indigo Training Centre	Gurugram
Air Hostess Academy	Bengaluru
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics	Nagpur
Institute of Personality Etiquette and Grooming	Chennai
Centre for Civil Aviation Training	New Delhi

Skills Required to Become an Air Hostess After 12th

Every profession needs a certain set of skills that if mastered will not only help candidates excel in their job but simultaneously create a rock-solid foundation for the same. Tabulated below are the essential skills required to become an Air Hostess after 12th for your reference.

Customer Service	Ability to work on a flexible schedule
Ability to remain calm under pressure	Knowledge of emergency protocols

Salary of an Air Hostess

As discussed above the average salary of an Air Hostess in India ranges from INR 4.50 LPA - 7 LPA after gaining substantial experience of 5 - 7 years. This amount, however, witnesses a gradual hike with increasing experience, expertise and updated skills.

Tabulated below is the average salary of an Air Hostess across various airline companies for your reference.

Name of the Airline Company	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Indigo	6.72 L
Spice Jet	5.04 L
Air India	5.68 L
Go Airlines	4.96 L
Qatar Airways	6.72 L
Emirates	8.28 L
Etihad Airlines	7.83 L
Vistara	5.00 L

How to Become an Air Hostess After 12th: FAQs

Ques. What are the Air Hostess Courses available after 12th?

Ans. B.Sc. in Air Hostess Training, Bachelor of Hospitality and Travel Management, Diploma in Air Hostess Training, BBA in Tourism Management, and B.Sc. in Aviation are a few of the Air Hostess courses that are offered after 12th.

Ques. What is the duration of Air Hostess courses after 12th?

Ans. The Air Hostess courses' duration range from six months to a year. A 3–4 month training period is also included in several of the courses.

Ques. Which stream is best to become an Air Hostess after 12th?

Ans. Irrespective of any stream that a candidate pursues, anybody is eligible to become an Air Hostess after 12th.

Ques. What is the qualification required to become an Air Hostess after 12th?

Ans. The candidate should be between the ages of 19 and 27. In addition, the applicant must have passed 10+2 after which they must pursue a degree or certification in the management of the hospitality and travel industry. Apart from this candidates aspiring to become an air hostess must be at least 5 feet 2 inches tall.

Ques. What is the salary of an Air Hostess?

Ans. The average salary of an Air Hostess ranges from INR 4.25 LPA - 7 LPA.

Ques. What are the top recruiters for Air Hostesses?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters who hire both fresher and experienced Air Hostesses are listed below for your reference,