Airline Cabin Crew Training
Cabin crew are safety professionals first and ambassadors of the airline second. At Kenya Aeronautical College you'll train in aircraft safety and emergency procedures, first aid, customer service and aviation security — the exact competencies airlines look for — and graduate ready to earn your wings. Offered as both a Diploma and a Certificate, with IATA-aligned content.
A career at 35,000 feet
If you love people, stay calm under pressure and dream of travelling the world, cabin crew is one of aviation's most sought-after careers. Airlines across Africa, the Middle East and beyond recruit trained, safety-certified crew every year.
Flight Attendant / Cabin Crew
Fly with national, regional and international carriers, ensuring passenger safety and service.
Ground & Customer Service
Move into passenger services, check-in and airline hospitality roles.
Corporate & VIP Aviation
Serve business and private-aviation operators with premium in-flight service.
Curriculum & core units
The programme blends safety, service and professional development, including:
- Fundamentals of Air Transport
- Aircraft Safety & Emergency Procedures (SEP)
- First Aid & Aviation Medicine
- Dangerous Goods & Aviation Security (AVSEC)
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- In-flight Catering & Passenger Service
- Communication, French & Professional Development
- Industrial Attachment
The Cabin Crew Member Certificate is a certificate qualification (not a licence). Full unit list available from the department.
Who can apply draft — confirm details
- KCSE certificate (mean grade to be confirmed)
- Fluent, confident English
- Good health, grooming and interpersonal skills
- Airline height/reach and medical standards may apply
Specific age, height and grade requirements to be confirmed by the admissions office.
Training that airlines recognise
Safety-first, service-strong
KAC's cabin crew training is aligned to IATA cabin-crew standards and delivered under TVETA, emphasising the safety and emergency competencies that airlines require. Over 2,500 cabin crew have trained at KAC — many now flying with carriers across the region.
Start your application
Diploma or Certificate — which should I take?
Do airlines recognise this training?
Is cabin crew a licence?
Can I study in the evening or online?
Ready to earn your wings?
Applications for the September 2026 intake are open at Kenya Aeronautical College, Wilson Airport, Nairobi.