| 1 YearCourse Duration | 66+Students Placed | 290+Airlines Recognise IATA Classic | ₹2.5LHighest Package/Month | IATA ClassicOnly in Kerala — Neerja |
A cabin crew course in Kerala is a professional aviation training programme that qualifies you to work as a flight attendant on domestic and international airlines. The course covers aircraft safety procedures, emergency response, in-flight passenger service, professional grooming, English communication, and airline interview preparation.
In 2026, the most important factor when choosing a cabin crew course in Kerala is the certification level. IATA Classic certification is the highest globally recognised tier for cabin crew training. It is the difference between being shortlisted by 290+ airlines worldwide or being limited to a smaller employer pool. Only one institute in Kerala holds IATA Classic status: Neerja School of Aviation.
| Detail | Neerja School of Aviation |
|---|---|
| Course Name | IATA Diploma in Cabin Crew Training |
| Duration | 1 Year (Full-time) |
| Certification | IATA Classic Authorised Training Centre — highest IATA tier globally |
| Campuses | Kochi (near Cochin International Airport) · Calicut (Kozhikode) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 pass, any stream · Age 18–26 · Height 157cm+ (F), 170cm+ (M) |
| Airline Recognition | 290+ airlines globally — Emirates, IndiGo, Air India, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways |
| Students Placed | 66+ verified · 13+ airlines · Average salary ₹30,000/month |
| Placement Support | 100% placement assistance · Resume + grooming + mock interviews |
| Criteria | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 10+2 pass — any stream | Science, Commerce, or Arts all accepted |
| Age | 18 to 26 years | Gulf airlines accept up to 28 years |
| Height — Female | Minimum 157 cm | Emirates requires 160 cm |
| Height — Male | Minimum 170 cm | Male cabin crew (stewards) welcome |
| Language | Basic English communication | Course builds English fluency |
| Experience | Zero experience needed | Fresh from Plus Two is perfectly eligible |
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Module 1
Aviation Fundamentals
IATA standards · DGCA regulations · Types of airlines · Airport structure · Airline hierarchy
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Module 2
Safety & Emergency
Emergency exits · Evacuation · First aid · CPR · Fire safety · Decompression · Ditching
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Module 3
In-Flight Service
Meal & beverage service · Special meals · Unaccompanied minors · Difficult passengers
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Module 4
Grooming & Personality
Airline grooming standards · Uniform · Body language · Posture · Confidence building
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Module 5
English & Communication
Spoken English for aviation · Phonetic alphabet · Announcements · Passenger communication
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Module 6
Airline Interview Prep
Mock interviews · Group discussion · Resume writing · Walk & talk coaching · Medical prep
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| Feature | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| IATA Classic Certified — Only in Kerala | 290+ airlines recognise your diploma · Gulf airlines directly accessible · Higher starting salary |
| 66+ Verified Placements | Real students, real airlines, real salaries — IndiGo, Air India, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways |
| Kochi + Calicut Campuses | Near Cochin International Airport · Serves all of Kerala — North and South |
| Mock Aircraft Cabin | Hands-on training in real aircraft cabin setup before your first interview |
| 100% Placement Assistance | Resume, grooming, mock interviews, airline connections — we don’t stop at training |
| Transparent Fees + EMI | No hidden charges · EMI options available · Every deserving student gets world-class training |
Students from Kerala have an aviation career advantage that no other Indian state can match. Kochi International Airport, Calicut International Airport, and Trivandrum International Airport all operate daily non-stop flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, and Riyadh. This means Gulf airline campus placements are directly accessible for Neerja graduates from both Kochi and Calicut campuses.
Gulf airline salaries are completely tax-free. Accommodation is provided by the airline. A Neerja graduate placed at Qatar Airways earns ₹1,10,000/month tax-free — more than 3x an equivalent domestic airline posting.
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IndiGo
₹32,000
Domestic · India
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Air India
₹41,000
Domestic · India
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Air Arabia
₹78,000
UAE · Tax-Free
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Qatar Airways
₹1,10,000
Qatar · Tax-Free
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| Role | Employer | Fresher Salary | After 3 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Crew — Domestic | IndiGo, Air India, Akasa | ₹28,000–₹42,000 | ₹50,000–₹70,000 |
| Cabin Crew — Gulf Airlines | Air Arabia, Oman Air, Etihad | ₹70,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1,10,000–₹1,60,000 |
| Cabin Crew — Emirates / Qatar | Emirates, Qatar Airways | ₹1,30,000–₹2,00,000 | ₹1,80,000–₹2,50,000 |
| Senior / Lead Crew | All major airlines | After 4–6 years | ₹90,000–₹1,50,000 |
| Purser / Cabin Manager | Senior airline roles | After 7+ years | ₹1,50,000–₹2,50,000+ |
Kerala’s only IATA Classic Authorised Training Centre · 66+ placed · Kochi & Calicut campuses
IATA Classic certification · Transparent fees · EMI available · 100% placement assistance
