easyJet Cabin Crew
Europe's friendliest big low-cost employer: direct contracts, union recognition and bases from Glasgow to Milan.
Entry · per month
$2,000–2,600
Rank 29 of 59 for entry pay
Senior · per month
$2,900–3,800
+46% to senior
Tax-free
— No
Not provided
Crew rating · editorial
6.7 / 10
Crew score rank 36 of 59
Overview
easyJet operates around 350 Airbus A320-family aircraft from more than 30 bases across the UK and Europe, and among the continent's low-cost giants it has the strongest reputation as an employer. Crew are hired on direct contracts (no agencies), unions are recognised across its markets — Unite in the UK negotiated successive pay rises after 2022 — and the airline's culture is noticeably warmer and less commission-driven than its Irish rival, even though onboard sales still form part of the role and the pay.
UK new-entrant crew earn a basic around GBP 20,000-24,000 with sector pay, sales commission and allowances lifting typical take-home to roughly GBP 1,600-2,100 a month, and Cabin Managers — a rank reachable within two to four years — meaningfully more. European bases (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Switzerland) hire on local contracts under local labour law, with pay and conditions varying by country; the Swiss and German bases are particularly well compensated. Seasonal contracts exist for summer peaks, but permanent positions are the norm at established bases.
The flying is intense short-haul: four to six sectors a day, earlies and lates, home most nights with occasional night-stops at some bases. What crew praise most is the roster predictability, the ability to live near a local base rather than a capital-city hub, and a promotion culture that moves genuinely fast — easyJet loves promoting internally, and its Cabin Manager-to-flight-deck sponsorship pathways have put former crew in pilot seats. The gripes are early-morning report times, sales targets, and pay that, while top-tier for low-cost, still trails legacy long-haul careers.
Salary
UK basic ~GBP 20,000-24,000/year plus sector pay and commission for take-home around GBP 1,600-2,100/month; European bases pay on local contracts, with Swiss (CHF) and German bases the best compensated in the network.
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Requirements
Minimum age
18
Height / reach
157 cm min
Education
No formal education requirement; customer service experience valued.
Languages
Fluent English; local language required or strongly preferred at European bases.
Tattoo policy
Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; coverable tattoos are accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.
Also required
Right to work in the base country without sponsorship, height between 157cm and 190cm to fit jumpseat harnesses, ability to swim 25m, and a 5-year checkable background for airport clearance.
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Base & accommodation
London Gatwick (30+ bases) · Not provided
No housing support; the wide base network is the compensating advantage, letting crew work from regional airports near affordable home towns rather than relocating to capital cities.
Roster & layovers
Roster style
Fixed-pattern rosters at most bases (commonly 5-on/3-off or 6-on/3-off variants) with earlies and lates blocked; home most nights, published weeks ahead, with seasonal intensity peaking hard in summer.
Layovers
Mostly none — day-return flying dominates, though some bases carry occasional night-stops; this is short-haul life, with holidays rather than layovers providing the travel fix.
Benefits beyond the paycheck
- ★Direct employment contracts with union recognition in every major market
- ★Fast promotion to Cabin Manager, often within 2-4 years
- ★30+ bases allowing crew to live near home instead of relocating
- ★Sector pay, commission and allowances on top of basic salary
- ★Discounted standby travel and easyJet holidays discounts
- ★Internal pathways including sponsored pilot training schemes
How to apply, step by step
- 01
Apply online to a specific base vacancy with CV and eligibility checks.
- 02
Complete an online assessment and video interview.
- 03
Attend an assessment day with group exercises and a competency interview.
- 04
Receive a conditional offer, then pass referencing, criminal record checks and a medical.
- 05
Complete the 3-4 week paid new-entrant training course before flying with a mentor crew.
Career progression
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Why crew love it
- +Best employer reputation among Europe's big low-cost airlines
- +Base network lets you fly from your home region
- +Quick, structured promotion to Cabin Manager pay
- +Union-backed direct contracts in every market
Watch out for
- −4am report times and six-sector days are physically draining
- −Onboard sales targets remain part of the job
- −Short-haul only — no layovers or long-haul progression
Frequently asked questions
How much do easyJet cabin crew get paid?
UK new entrants earn a basic around GBP 20,000-24,000 plus sector pay and sales commission, for take-home of roughly GBP 1,600-2,100 a month (about $2,000-2,600). Cabin Managers and crew at Swiss and German bases earn meaningfully more on local scales.
Is easyJet better to work for than Ryanair?
On employment terms, generally yes: easyJet hires on direct contracts with recognised unions, pays for initial training, and carries a softer sales culture. Ryanair counters with faster hiring, more bases and quicker promotion; total pay at productive Ryanair bases can be comparable.
Do easyJet cabin crew stay overnight?
Mostly no — the network is built on day returns, so crew are home most nights, though a handful of bases roster occasional night-stops. If layovers are what you want from flying, look at a long-haul carrier instead.
Hiring status
Large rolling recruitment across UK and European bases for permanent and summer-season positions; new-entrant and experienced-crew pipelines both open on the careers site most of the year.
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