All About Cabin Crew Attestations

If you wish to work as Cabin Crew in commercial air transport within a Member State of the European Community, you must hold a valid Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA). This is a certificate of professional competency which permits you to discharge the duties of Cabin Crew on European Community registered aircraft (source UK CAA). To obtain the CCA you need to attend a training course that is delivered by an organisation approved by a European National Aviation Authority.

Why should I get an Attestation?

Must not have had a Cabin Crew Attestation revoked or suspended by a competent authority or another member statemeans the airline training time is cut down as the company is only required to conduct an operator conversion and aircraft type training (OCC). You will often find airlines recruiting for EASA Cabin Crew Attestation holders for this very reason. Instead of finding yourself on a 3 - 5 week course it might just be 1-3 weeks instead as the conversion training is shorter than a full initial, that's definitely a win!

Holding an Attestation of Cabin Crew also demonstrates you have reached the required standard of competence, have gained the required knowledge and your commitment. It gives candidates excellent cabin crew employment prospects and makes you much more employable than candidates without the Attestation.

For corporate aircraft operators of 19 seats or less, by employing Flight Attendants who hold an EASA Cabin Crew Attestation the operator can utilse them as Cabin Crew who are able to participate in all safety related duties, once all OCC training has been completed.

Will it help me find a job as cabin crew?

Absolutely, many airlines recruit candidates who hold an EASA Cabin Crew Attestation. It is truly an investment in your future career and looked upon favourably by airlines and aviation recruiters.

In the corporate aviation sector many companies now look to employ Flight Attendants holding an EASA Cabin Crew Attestation in order for them to function in all safety related duties regardless of the aircraft seating capacity.

Course Entry Requirements

All candidates must be 18 years or older

Speak, read and write a good level of English

Must not have had a Cabin Crew Attestation revoked or suspended by a competen authority or another member state

Must be able to swim at least one pool length unaided

What's it all about?

The course covers some of the following topics:

Introduction to Aviation

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Aviation Regulations and General Flight Time Limitations

Fitness to Fly and Continued Medical Fitness

Survival Training and Wet Drills

Dangerous Goods in accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions

Aviation Security in accordance with EC 300/2008

Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP) and Passenger Handling

Fire and Smoke Theory and Practical

Aviation First Aid

Introductory Crew Resource Management and Human Factors

We will take a look at what the course involves in our next article.

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