EasyJet is one of the largest cabin crew employers in Europe, and recruitment for summer 2027 is expected to open soon. The airline is not currently accepting applications, but will shortly be inviting candidates to register their interest ahead of the next hiring round. If EasyJet is on your list, now is the time to prepare because when registration does open, being ready to move quickly really does matter.
This guide covers every stage of the EasyJet cabin crew recruitment process as it currently runs, so you are fully prepared when the portal opens.
EasyJet in 2026: What You Need to Know
EasyJet was founded in 1995 and is now one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, operating over 1,000 routes across more than 30 countries. The airline employs over 4,500 cabin crew across bases in the UK and continental Europe. It is headquartered in Luton and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
This is not a role that suits every candidate, and it is worth being honest about that upfront. EasyJet operates short-haul, high-frequency flying from bases across Europe. You will be home most nights. Your roster follows a structured pattern of five working days followed by three days off. The flying is fast-paced, and the turnarounds are tight. It is a fundamentally different working life from long-haul at British Airways or Virgin Atlantic, but for a significant number of candidates, that is exactly what they are looking for.
The airline’s Flight Paths initiative, launched in 2025, is specifically aimed at attracting school leavers and young people aged 18 to 24 who may not have considered aviation as a career. EasyJet’s own research found that more than nine in ten young people surveyed were unaware that there are no minimum educational qualifications required to apply. If you have ruled EasyJet out because you think you are underqualified, reconsider.
Insight: EasyJet is one of the most misunderstood airlines in the cabin crew recruitment space. Candidates who dream of Emirates or Qatar Airways sometimes treat it as a consolation prize. It is not. For candidates who want a permanent UK-based contract, a structured roster, time at home, union representation, and a genuine long-term career, EasyJet is a rational and legitimate first choice. Different candidates want different things. Know which one you are before you apply.
UK and European Bases Currently Hiring
EasyJet recruits on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intake aligned to seasonal demand. UK bases include London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Southend, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Belfast. European bases include Amsterdam, Geneva, Basel, Milan Malpensa, Naples, Rome Fiumicino, Venice, Nice, Paris Orly, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lisbon, Berlin, and others.
You apply for a specific base and are required to live within 90 minutes’ travel time of that base at the time of joining. If you are not successful at one base, you must wait at least six months before applying to another.
Minimum Requirements
You must meet all of the following before applying:
- Age: At least 18 years old
- Right to work: Must have the right to live and work in the country of your chosen base. EasyJet cannot sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
- Height: Between 5’2″ (157.5 cm) and 6’3″ (190 cm) without shoes. Both a minimum and a maximum apply.
- Language: Fluent in both spoken and written English, plus fluent in the language native to your chosen base (French for Paris bases, Italian for Italian bases, and so on)
- Experience: At least six months of customer-facing or people-focused work experience
- Swimming: Able to swim 25 metres unaided, tread water, inflate a life jacket, and climb in and out of a life raft
- Tattoos: Tattoos are permitted, but must not be on the head, face, or neck. They must also not be offensive, crude, political, gang-related, or contain profanity or nudity. This is a meaningful change from the previous policy — EasyJet no longer requires tattoos to be covered by the uniform.
- Residency: Must live within 90 minutes travel time of your chosen base, or be willing to relocate
- Medical: Must pass a UK CAA or EASA Cabin Crew aeromedical examination and fit securely into a jump seat
- Passport: Valid passport with unrestricted travel across the UK, EEA, and the EasyJet network
- Sales: Comfortable selling items from the CAFE SHOP range, including alcohol, which contributes to commission earnings
- Availability: Willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and public holidays
No minimum educational qualifications are required beyond the above. Prior cabin crew experience is helpful but not a prerequisite.
Worth knowing: The updated tattoo policy is one of the more significant recent changes to EasyJet’s requirements and brings the airline broadly in line with the direction of travel across the industry. If visible tattoos previously put you off applying, that barrier has been removed — provided they are not on the head, face, or neck and meet the content standards above.
Step 1: Online Application
Applications are submitted through the EasyJet careers website. You apply for a specific base — choose carefully, as a rejection at one base requires a six-month wait before you can try another.
Your CV is screened by an applicant tracking system before any human reviews it. Keep it clean and ATS-friendly: plain text, standard headings, no photos embedded in the document, no graphics, columns, or tables. Customer service experience of at least six months, teamwork, and any relevant safety or first aid qualifications should feature prominently.
Once you have submitted, you will either receive a rejection email within a few minutes — indicating the ATS screening was unsuccessful — or you will hear back within a week, inviting you to the next stage.
Check out our CV guide: You Deserve the best resume – Here’s how to get it
Step 2: Online Assessments
Shortlisted candidates are invited to complete three online assessments:
- Verbal reasoning test: Reading comprehension and language-based reasoning under timed conditions
- Work-related behaviour test: Values and behavioural questions calibrated to what EasyJet looks for in its crew
- Situational judgement questionnaire: Scenario-based questions presenting realistic cabin situations with multiple response options
Have a pen and paper to hand. Choose a time when you are well-rested and free from distractions. Do not rush, and do not underestimate the verbal reasoning component — it is more demanding than many candidates expect.
If unsuccessful at this stage, you will receive an email almost immediately.
Step 3: Virtual Interview
Candidates who pass the online assessments are invited to a virtual interview held via Microsoft Teams. You will need access to a laptop or computer with a working camera and microphone. Full preparation details are provided by EasyJet ahead of the session.
The virtual interview is conducted by a recruiter, not by automated software. It covers your knowledge of the role, your relevant experience, and competency-based questions. Dress professionally, find a quiet and well-lit location, and treat it with the same preparation you would give an in-person interview.
Questions at this stage typically include:
- Why EasyJet specifically?
- Tell me about a time you delivered excellent customer service
- Describe a situation where you worked effectively under pressure
- How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague?
Prepare for this interview with our interview guide: SOAR to Success at Your Cabin Crew Final Interview
Step 4: Assessment Day
Candidates who pass the virtual interview are invited to an assessment day at the base they have applied to. Travel costs are not reimbursed by EasyJet.
The day runs for five to eight hours and covers several elements with shortlisting checkpoints throughout:
Physical checks: Height is measured, and confirmation is obtained that tattoos do not breach EasyJet’s updated policy.
Presentation and introduction: An overview of the role, the base, and what EasyJet expects from its crew.
Group exercises: Candidates work together on a series of tasks. EasyJet typically runs at least three group exercises, which have included a matching exercise, a customer journey scenario, and a creative task such as an in-flight magazine redesign. The specific exercises change, but what they are assessing does not: how you communicate, how you listen, how you work with people you have just met, and whether your natural instinct in a group is to collaborate or to compete.
The correct answer to the task is not what recruiters are watching for. They are watching how you get there.
Final Interview: Held on the same day as the assessment exercises, for candidates who progress. The interview is 25 to 40 minutes, competency-based, and builds on the virtual interview. New examples are expected — do not repeat the same answers you gave in the virtual interview.
For a full assessment day preparation guide: How to Ace the Cabin Crew Assessment Day
Step 5: Talent Pool and Medical
Successful candidates receive an email within approximately one week of the assessment day. EasyJet places new crew in a Talent Pool while it aligns start dates with training course availability. You are guaranteed a start within 12 months of passing the assessment day. Applications expire after 12 months, after which you would need to reapply.
At this stage, you will also complete a short medical questionnaire through EasyJet’s third-party provider. A link is sent by email and must be completed within seven days of receipt.
Step 6: Referencing and Criminal Record Check
You are responsible for the cost of your criminal records check and referencing, which runs to approximately £100. This is carried out through a third-party referencing partner.
You will need a full work history covering the last five years, accounting for any gaps or time spent outside your home country. References from previous employers are required. The process can take several months for candidates with complex work histories or periods spent abroad.
Step 7: Training
Once referencing is complete, you will receive a confirmed start date. Training begins with home-based eLearning, which must be completed before the full-time course starts. The full training programme covers Safety and Emergency Procedures, first aid, service delivery, and EasyJet’s brand and grooming standards.
On completion of training, you begin line flying from your assigned base.
How to Apply
Applications are open year-round through the EasyJet careers portal, with intake aligned to seasonal demand. Check the portal for open vacancies at your preferred base and apply as soon as a role is listed — EasyJet can close applications quickly when vacancies are filled.
