Jet2 Cabin Crew Requirements and Process

This page summarises what Jet2.com stated in a recent official cabin crew vacancy, so you can see how a major UK holiday airline sets its requirements. Jet2 sets requirements for each recruitment season and base, so always read the current advert before you apply.

Source and date: the official Jet2 Cabin Crew vacancy for Bristol Airport (vacancy 7715), read on 27 October 2026.

Do you need experience?

Jet2 states that previous cabin crew experience is not required. It says the role suits people starting their cabin crew career or bringing experience from another customer-facing role.

What Jet2 looks for

The vacancy says Jet2 is looking for people who:

• Put safety first
• Enjoy helping others and delivering excellent customer service
• Communicate confidently and professionally
• Remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
• Thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Take pride in their presentation and professionalism
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
• Are comfortable promoting and selling onboard products
• Show resilience, accountability and a positive attitude

Eligibility

To be eligible, the vacancy states that you must:

• Hold a valid UK/EU passport with the required validity
• Be able to provide a full five-year employment, education or activity history
• Pass pre-employment referencing and criminal record checks
• Comply with all applicable medical, health and safety requirements
• Be able to continually fasten the safety harness for the crew jump seat
• Meet the required reach and mobility standards for the role
• Be able to travel reliably to and from your airport base for all rostered shifts

The vacancy also says that only one cabin crew application is permitted per recruitment season, so apply only for the airport you want to be based at.

The working pattern

Jet2 describes a 24-hour, seven-day operation. The vacancy says you need to be comfortable with very early mornings and late evenings, weekends and bank holidays, peak holiday periods and variable rosters that change week to week. That vacancy was a full-time fixed-term contract until the end of the Summer season (November 2027), with the potential to return for Summer 2028.

Training

Jet2 states that the CAA-approved training course lasts four weeks, is paid and has no upfront costs.

How to prepare

• Check each eligibility point above honestly against your own situation, especially passport validity, your five-year history and travel to your base.
• Collect examples of customer service, teamwork and calm decision-making using the STAR method, and practise with the Cabin Crew Interview Question Bank.
• Be ready to talk about selling, because Jet2 lists comfort with promoting onboard products.
• Prepare your application with the Aviation CV & Cover Letter Template.
• Plan your presentation with the Grooming & Uniform Standards Checklist.

Related guides

See our general guide to cabin crew requirements, the easyJet, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic examples, and how to become cabin crew.

Skyway by JJ is independent and is not affiliated with Jet2. Requirements and processes are set by the airline and can change. This page is general guidance and cannot guarantee a job offer.