I've noticed that many people think being cabin crew is mostly about traveling and taking photos in different cities.
From my experience, the job requires a lot more—customer service, handling difficult situations, teamwork, safety procedures, and staying calm under pressure.
For those working in aviation, what's the biggest misconception you hear all the time?
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A lot of candidates focus heavily on grooming.
But in my experience, communication skills, customer service, problem-solving and handling passengers under pressure are far more important once you're actually working.
I’ve been researching cabin crew careers recently and almost every website shows attractive salary ranges like ₹50k–₹1L+, especially for international airlines.
But I wanted to know the real picture from people already working in aviation.
How much do freshers actually make in-hand after deductions, grooming, transport, shared accommodation etc?
Also:
- how stressful are the shifts?
- is the career sustainable long term?
- do international airlines really pay that much?
- how difficult is it to get selected?
Would love honest answers from current or former cabin crew members.