Hi. The official guidance is below. While you are just below the height mentioned it is possible you may pass a functionality test which is done on the assessment day.

A Cabin Crew role involves many manual tasks, including reaching overhead lockers and opening aircraft doors. Our functionality check ensures you’ll be able to complete these tasks.

You need to be of a required height, maximum of 2.01m, and have a vertical function reach of at least 2.01m. In order to be able to meet the reach requirement you likely need to be at least 1.575m in height. Vertical functional reach is the height from your feet, flat on the floor, to your fist on your dominant hand when fully extended. It is not to the tips of your fingers.

We will measure your diagonal reach, as this is used to manually release an evacuation slide in an emergency. You’ll be asked to hold a handle with your right hand and reach down to touch a tag on the floor with your left. Your right arm will be at about 2 o’clock and your left arm at around 7 o’clock. You’ll squat a little to do this, so ensure your clothes allow you room to bend.

Height and reach are tested as part of the assessment day.

I hope this helps!

Best wishes, Kate

06 September, 2024 13:51