Guide to be a Passenger Cabin Crew

Guide to be a Passenger Cabin Crew

In past installments we wrote about Guíhow to be a pilot, On this occasion, the Guíto be a Passenger Cabin Crew or incorrectly called Hostesses or Hostesses in Ecuador. Hereí meetás los requisitos, costos y cómo es el proceso para obtener la licencia de Tripulante de Cabina de Pasajeros de aerolínea y cómo conseguir trabajo en esta área.

Before starting, hay que aclarar el nombre correcto para aquellos profesionales del aire que se encargan del bienestar y seguridad de los pasajeros en un avión. Comúnmente llamados «stewardesses or stewardesses, airplanes o flight attendant«, but youécnicamente equivocado, ya que en aviación el nombre correcto es TCP – Crew cabin.

¿Cómo ser Tripulante de Cabina?

Te vamos a contar el único proceso que debes conocer y seguir si quieres cumplir tu sueño de ser cabin crew:

Paso 1 – The call:

an aerosolínea hace un llamado para Tripulantes de Cabina, este llamado generalmente lo hacen vía medios masivos. Today in Día se usa mucho el sistema de aplicar vía la páairline websiteínea y una empresa de RRHH se contacta para hacer el primer acercamiento.

Cabe indicar que la única forma de obtener una licencia de Tripulante de Cabina, es realizando el curso oficial con una aerolínea. There are schools that offer courses, pero estas ofrecen la experiencia de lo que es la capacitación de los tripulantes, but it does not imply an advantage and less an official license.

Realizar el curso en una escuela de tripulantes no es obligatorio y tampoco garantiza una ventaja al momento de participar en un proceso de selección.

Having said that, el curso que debes seguir es el que brinda la aerolínea y que únicamente tienes acceso si eres seleccionado dentro de un proceso de reclutamiento oficial de una de estas empresas.

Paso 2 – Exámenes de ingreso:

Applicants who have been pre-selected, to beán llamados por la aerolínea o empresa de reclutamiento para que los mismos realicen exáenglish menusés y exáless psychoólogic.

Paso 3 – Interviews:

Subsequently, los candidatos que pasaron los exáenglish menusés y psicológicos serán llamados por la aerolínea para que estos se entrevisten personalmente con los respectivos Jefes de Área, how canía ser Recursos Humanos o Tripulantes de Cabina.

in this interview, among other points, the airínea verificará si el candidato puede trabajar en equipo y bajo presión.

Paso 4 – The course:

Los candidatos que fueron finalmente seleccionados para ser parte de la aerolínea, receiveán conocimientos de aviación, service and security (grandfather'són y de emergencias), first aid, emergency classes, deslizamiento por tobogán. The course lasts approx. 3 months and hay muchas evaluaciones cada semana.

cabin crew training center ecuador
every aerosolínea tiene diferentes centros de entrenamiento, hereí el de LATAM Brasil en Sao Paulo.

Al final del curso se realizará a demonstrationón de una evacuación en agua o ditching (this is a requirement of the DGAC). 

Paso 5 – operational experience:

Una vez terminado el entrenamiento y se cumpla y aprueben con los exámenes médicos que se detallan más down, el aspirante obtendrá la licencia de Tripulante de Cabina otorgada por la autoridad aeronáutica y empezará su experiencia operacional.

In the beginning, el nuevo Tripulante participará en horas de vuelo de prueba como extra crew, where to beá evaluado y calificado hasta finalmente entrar a línea, where to flyá normalmente en las operaciones de la aerolínea.

Requirements to be a Cabin Crew

General:

  • Have experience in Customer Service
  • Have a career in tourism, no es estrictamente necesario ya qué hay gente con títulos de economistas u otras áreas (en algunos casos el requerimiento mínimo es ser bachiller).
  • To know how to swim.
  • Nivel intermedio o avanzado de inglés.
  • 1.60 Tall.

Médicos:

To obtain the cabin crew license, es aspirante deberá pasar por una serie de exámenes médicos que son realizados únicamente por la CEMAC de la Dirección General of Aviationón Civil:

  • Psicológic
  • Optométrico
  • Auditory
  • Cardíaco
  • Clínico
  • Dental
  • Radiografías
  • Chequeo recurrente de alcohol y drogas por parte de la aerolínea y autoridad.

¿Cuánto cuesta ser Tripulante de Cabina?

Esto depende de cada aerolínea. Airbus press photo We start a review of the most important news, some charge for completing the initial crew course, that borders the $3.000 dólares up. Mientras que hay otras aerolíneas que no cobran por formarte y entrenarte como tripulante.

This informationón la tendrás al inicio del proceso de selección.

¿Cuánto gana un/a Tripulante de Cabina en Ecuador?

All Aerolsíneas tienen un sueldo básico entre los $400 and $800, más horas de vuelo o millaje. further, hay adicionales por viáticos si tienes vuelos afuera de la base o aeropuerto donde fuiste asignado por la aerolínea originalmente.

Other additional income, que dependen de cada aerolínea, son bonos por alimentación, transport, etc.

I couldíamos decir que en Ecuador un Tripulante de Cabina gana desde $800, to a Cabin Chief who can earn between $1500 and $1800, todo dependiendo una vez más, of each aerosolínea.

¿It is fácil convertirse y ser Tripulante de Cabina?

Mucha gente piensa que el trabajo del Tripulante de Cabina de Pasajeros es fácil y que no es de importancia, But the reality is different. Es un puesto operativo que es muy demandante y que requiere de muchos sacrificios como días fuera de casa, horarios rotativos y muchas veces incómodes, but above all, It is a very responsible position..

Convertirse y ser Tripulante no es fácil, pero es un trabajo muy satisfactorio y nada monótono, que te permitirá conocer muchos lugares y gente, but it takes effort, to be on time, tener mucha predisposición y disciplina.

Agradecimiento especial a los Tripulantes que ayudaron con la elaboración de esta Guía y compartieron su experiencia.

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146 comentarios en “Guía para ser Tripulante de Cabina de Pasajeros

  1. Arelis dayana zambrano moreno

    Hello I AM A GIRL WHOSE DREAM IS TO BE A STEWARDESS AND TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT PLACES BUT I THINK IT IS SOMETHING VERY HARD THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE ABLE TO DUE TO MY LACK OF ECONOMIC RESOURCES AND EVERYTHING BUT IF I GRADUATE FROM SCHOOL AND THEN HOW WILL I DO THE COURSE HOW MUCH DOES IT COST OR DO YOU HAVE TO PAY OR SOMETHING

  2. Good afternoon !
    Excuse me, what do I just have to do for cabin manager??
    And in which institution do you recommend me to register for the course??

  3. Hello Mr. Nicolás, thank you for the information you have given.…When will they open a new opening for the TCP course in an airline, I would like to know why I am interested

  4. In the Dominican Republic there is a very high-level school that offers online or face-to-face training with the opportunity to move to the DR to receive the certificate. It is a school that is certified by IDAC and congratulated by ICAO and FAA, the document can be validated, although if you apply to an airline you will have a much greater chance of passing the interview due to the excellent preparation and fear of a document from a country that certifies that you are a TC… Then, from there, you would not have to validate it because when the airline gives you the training of its planes and policies, they will give you the license that is required for the base from where your flights will be.. I studied there, it's excellent.

  5. Some airlines have a TCP training center in Ecuador? Which?
    There are airlines that offer the training course without the need to hire? In order to obtain the DGAC license?

      1. I already graduated, kid 1.68, And if I know how to speak English, so far I think everything is fine, but if I have myopia and wear glasses, could work or not? … and if the answer is no … then operating my views and taking my due time, could work?

    1. Good morning, I have a TCP title in Spain, I am Ecuadorian with residence in Spain., kid 1,57 What is the minimum that the airlines ask for here in Spain?, I wanted to know if I could work in Ecuador with this license or if I would have any problems. By height and license, since the course is done here

  6. Hello good evening I am currently studying 4th year of medicine in Venezuela. But I plan to freeze and go to Ecuador. I would like to work as a flight attendant, but before doing the cabin crew training course in Quito . I have 24 years old and I measure 1.65. It will be possible to enter?

  7. Byron Aucapiña Legal

    good evening, Could you please tell me where I can find out more about the course to be able to be a flight attendant, And it is necessarily important to have a university degree, Thank you, I'm looking forward for your answer.

  8. Buenas tardes. I want to know what is the age limit to take the training as a Cabin Crew and in which center can I obtain the license. Thanks.

  9. Evelyn Gabriela Ponce Sarcos

    Hello there, good afternoon I would like to be a flight attendant. Could you recommend a school? ,an official course that works with the airlines here in Guayaquil and is complete?

  10. One question I want to be a cabin crew member but I would like to know if there is any airline that is offering the course , Or how do I know when the courses are available? .
    Since there are many schools to say so they are offering this .
    thanks for the answer

      1. Hi, I'm from Ecuador and I'm finishing high school. ? Do you think that when I finish high school. Can I enroll in a course?

  11. Hello Nicolas Larena… a question… Work experience matters a lot or not. I'm still a university student and I follow ECOTOURISM, well, I don't have much left.. but my dream is to be part of an airline… That's what I want to know to try to enter in the future. and what course to be a crew member is recommended… xfa what do you recommend ☺

  12. I did a flight crew member course in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In Ecuador, this title can be validated in order to obtain the license and be able to fly and what requirements would be needed to carry out this process.

  13. Jazmin Parra Sanchez

    Hello, I would like to know if there is a vacancy for a cabin crew or stewardess in Ecuador Guayaquil and if I have the opportunity I am a bachelor

  14. Good afternoon Nicolas, sorry for my concern, it is true that within the requirements to be a TC you have to be Single?? Me and the maximum age example if I have 30 years could still enter the courses to apply later.. Thanks in advance for the kindness.

  15. Hi, I'm a bachelor, I have 30 YEARS OLD and I would like to know if I can apply for the courses or calls offered by the airlines. I will be grateful for your answer thank you very much

  16. Hello there, This year I am graduating from high school and completing 18 years. What university degree should I follow if I want to be a Cabin Crew?

  17. Buenas tardes , I would like to know where I can apply for the cabin crew preparation process this year I have my birthday 18 years old and I live in the city of Quito to have experience I would like to start in my country and then have other possibilities to work abroad

  18. Hello my name Erick Puertas as I am very interested in doing I would like more information on how. Can I enter to be a cabin crew member?

      1. good night
        and how can i get an airline call ,I have 14 years and I am very interested, I want to be a stewardess.
        What happens if they don't call me, I can't continue that career

  19. Hello, how are you, I would like to ask, can I apply as a flight attendant only with the title of being a bachelor or should I follow a university degree?
    And the license only gives me the airlines and the courses that provide training do not give me any license I want to be a flight attendant and I wanted to find out more

  20. Hello, good afternoon, a question, how do I know if the course I am going to enter to be a TCP is true and not a scam, I am from Quito, Ecuador, thank you

  21. ismenia carrión sotomayor

    hello , I lost my guide to being a pilot , I am very interested , I would like to have reliable and updated information , guide me please!

  22. Kind regards, I have my daughter 18 Recently graduated from high school, he wants to study to be a cabin crew,
    A school will start on September 29 2018
    My question is what schools are approved in Ecuador to grant the title or certificate of cabin crew and what do they need to be able to work in that field later?, I just read that they say that only the airlines, when they have a need, offer these courses, please I do not want to waste money on courses that later do not serve you… She measures 1,57 besides, he is going to study another career at the university, he will also enter soon ….. But she likes being Stewardess grateful for her answer

      1. Excuse me, explain me something about this topic that I still can't understand , no course grants this license ? And how can we become cabin crew ? Look, I was consulting and I'm on my way to Ecuador, they told me it's a school for 15 months there is another called leadership and it is 3 days. And besides, I study online but I no longer understand which is better and how can I acquire the official certificate to be able to apply for a call from airlines requesting personnel

        1. The only way to obtain a cabin crew license is by completing the course with the airline, the other companies such as those indicated are only training companies that will allow you to have a notion of what it is like to be a TCP.

            1. No, airlines don't have institutes, they are simply the only ones that can give a course that ends in a license. The only way to enter an airline is when they make a call for crew hiring and you pass the filters of the interviews and others like any hiring process.

  23. good afternoon thanks for the information you give on this page a question because the DAC or the ETAF do official courses for stewardesses in coordination with the different airlines that are here in Ecuador or they can also be with the TAME do TCP courses to work in different airlines in any airlines in South America or North America the classes should be taught for me at the ETAF or DAC facilities I would like to be given four calls to stewardess courses per year forever because I would like for a niece of mine this concern of mine would be of actually the training I thank you for the information or in that case contact an airline to teach the course

  24. Nathalia Palacios

    Hello, good evening, in this case, there is no problem with the bachelor's degree you have and once you make the call, you can take the cabin crew course there.…..thanks for u prompt reply…..

  25. Hello, good afternoon. I did a "tcp course" here in Ecuador and well from what I see it was a farce haha, to apply to an airline they ask for some requirement? apart from english, height and all! Thanks!!!

  26. good afternoon nice to greet you, I'm Laura Plaza from Colombia, I am currently in a selection process and I would like to know if you can help me with some information, the group with which I am opting for a vacancy is called RAHY, and I would like to know if it exists since I have doubts and I would like to verify the information, by chance you know him? They told me that it is a well-known outsourcing company and is in charge of selecting the personnel for several airlines., would you be so kind to help me

      1. Hello, good afternoon. I hope you are well. I would like to obtain more information about the crew course. Thank you very much. Good afternoon.

  27. Buenas tardes, I am from Venezuela and I am in the process of moving to Ecuador, I'm about to get the TCP license here, could I work there with this license? In case you can't, what would be the process to validate the license?

  28. DIANA CAROLINA VELARDE CABRERA

    Good afternoon, my name is Diana Velarde., I would like to know how I can apply to an airline and thus participate in the process of preparing and selecting a cabin crew in advance, thanks for the answer

    Kind regards

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