Cabin crew : Initial Training

Cabin crew : Initial Training

From the 16th July 2008, the new Attestation of Safety, European diploma, has been mandatory in all European countries in order to become a cabin crew member.
People who already passed the former Safety and Rescue Certificate, are required to attend an updated training programme, including Dangerous Goods (E50) and Multi Crew Management (H80), in DGAC certified centers.

Attestation of Safety State diploma granted by the DGAC

Transitional European Regulation

Courses to attend in order to obtain Attestation of Safety:

People with full valid Safety and Rescue Certificate : H80 & E50
People with valid theoretical Safety and Rescue Certificate : Practical Attestation of Safety, H80 & EH50.

Practical training

DGAC-certified school as Practical Eximation Centre for the CFS

Duration : 35 training hours over 5 days.
Program : Practical application of the theoretical part (safety & rescue, first-aid).
Timetable : 12 sessions per year.

Theory training

Program : Meterorology, regulations, fire-fighting, depressurisation, safety instructions, etc.
First-aid program : On-board equipement, examination of an injured person, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation etc.
Duration : 15 days, followed by a written exam - 100 training hours over 3 weeks.
Timetable : 4 sessions per year followed by a written exam, the dates of which are set by the DGAC