Level 2 · Full-Time · 1 year full-time
Get paid to see the world. This course trains you specifically for cabin crew roles: airline, private jet, and beyond. You'll learn in a replica aircraft cabin with tutors who've actually worked in the industry, building the confidence and professional standards airlines look for. If you've always known you want to work at 30,000 feet, this is where it starts.
Train specifically for cabin crew roles with airlines, private aviation, and more
You must be 17 or over to enrol on this course
You need to be aged 17 by 31st August in your start year. This is because cabin crew training includes safety-critical content and industry certification requirements.
Turning 16 this year? Start with our Aviation Environment (Level 2) course. It covers how airports and airlines operate, and puts you in the perfect position to move straight onto Cabin Crew the following year.
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This isn’t just learning about planes. You’ll train in a real aircraft cabin practising safety demonstrations, passenger service, and emergency procedures. Our tutors have real airline experience, so when they teach you how to handle a difficult passenger or manage an emergency, you know it’s how it’s actually done in the air.
You’ll cover everything from in-flight service and making passenger announcements to dealing with dangerous situations and airline security. By the end, you won’t just know the theory. You’ll have practised it in conditions that feel like the real thing. Airlines want candidates who are confident, professional, and prepared. That’s what this course builds.
Written assignments, research projects, and case studies that let you explore topics in depth.
Hands-on tasks and practical demonstrations in realistic working environments.
Formal examinations to test your knowledge and understanding under timed conditions.
Collaborative projects that develop your teamwork and communication skills.
Air travel assistants issue travel tickets and boarding passes, examine other documentation, provide information and assistance at airport terminals and look after the welfare, comfort and safety of passengers travelling […]
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of leisure and travel service occupations.
Travel agency managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of travel agencies and booking offices.
Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.
When students say "it's like a real cabin," they mean it. Our aviation suite has the same equipment you'll find on commercial aircraft.
Aircraft Cabin Simulator
Full-size cabin with authentic seating, galleys, and emergency equipment
Security Screening Equipment
Real airport scanners so you can learn proper security procedures
Emergency Equipment
Practice safety demonstrations, evacuation procedures, and emergency protocols
Our aviation training cabin at The Hub
Student Voice
College has helped me become more independent and confident. I’ve enjoyed learning new things, especially doing flight attendant role plays, as I want to work in cabin crew. It’s been a great experience, and I’m glad I had the chance to study here.
Our tutors bring real industry experience into the classroom. They teach what's actually used in the workplace, and students consistently say this is what makes the course work.
Our facilitiesIf your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable — not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
About student supportThese qualifications lead to real jobs. Our courses are built around the skills that employers are actually hiring for — locally and nationally.
See career optionsBursaries are available, and free meals are provided for those who qualify. If cost is a concern, there's help — and it's straightforward to apply.
Financial support infoLevel
Level 2
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Full-Time
Entry
2 GCSEs + Interview
Assessment
Coursework + Practical Assessment + Exams + Group Work
Age
17+ by 31st Aug
Progression Routes
Route A: Aviation Environment (L2, age 16+) → Air Cabin Crew (L2, age 17+) → Travel & Tourism (L3) → Employment or HE
Route B: Air Cabin Crew (L2) → Travel & Tourism (L3) or Employment
Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.
Questions? Call free 0800 358 7575 or email dcinfocentre@don.ac.uk