Hi Dan, I'm planning a career change in my 50's, following my cabin crew dream. do you know anyone else who has successfully joined BA in their 50's?

Liz F. asked a question to Dan H.

I am a nurse by background and if I don't do this now I never will!

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    Dan H. Cabin Crew

    Hi Liz, thanks for your question.

    Yes, I do know people who have joined British Airways cabin crew in their 50s and gone on to have very successful and enjoyable careers. One of the great things about the role is that people join from all sorts of backgrounds and at different stages in life.

    Coming from a nursing background could actually be a real strength. Skills like caring for people, staying calm under pressure, communicating clearly and working closely as part of a team are all incredibly valuable in the cabin crew role. In many ways there are strong similarities, as both roles focus on safety, responsibility and looking after others.

    Many people who join later in life also bring a lot of confidence and life experience with them, which can really help when dealing with different situations and supporting customers on board. British Airways doesn’t have an upper age limit for cabin crew, so if this is something you’ve always wanted to do, it’s definitely worth pursuing.

    I hope that helps 😊

    Dan

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