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Dec 5, 2025
December 2025 — Global Aviation Industry
As airlines gear up for another busy travel season and expand their networks, 2025 has emerged as a strong year for cabin-crew career seekers. Several major carriers have recently announced open recruitments, creating fresh opportunities across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Recent Hiring & Opportunities
Ryanair has announced 100 new cabin crew jobs for its new base in Tirana (Summer 2026), with a recruitment event scheduled for mid-November. Ryanair Corporate
Ryanair also unveiled 25 cabin-crew positions for its Shannon base (also Summer 2026), hosting a recruitment event to meet potential candidates. Ryanair Corporate+1
Delta Air Lines has opened applications for its 2026 flight-attendant class — accepting both English-speaking and multilingual applicants. Delta News Hub+1
Akasa Air — a fast-growing carrier in India — continues to expand its cabin-crew team in 2025, offering competitive pay, long-term (5-year) contracts, and growth as its fleet and route network expand. Travel And Tour World
Why 2025 Is a Good Time to Join as Cabin Crew
A recent forecast by CAE Aviation Training & Services estimates that 678,000 new cabin-crew members will be needed globally over the next decade — driven by fleet expansion, increasing air travel demand, and workforce renewals. cae.com+1
Airlines expanding to new bases (like Ryanair in Tirana/Shannon) or renewing their fleets (e.g. Akasa Air) mean more demand for cabin-crew, ground staff, and related roles — offering opportunities for both new entrants and experienced crew looking to relocate or change employers.
For multilingual or flexible candidates (willing to relocate, adapt to low-cost carrier dynamics, or work varied schedules), 2025–2026 appears to be a strong window for fast-tracking career growth.
What Aspiring Cabin Crew Should Do Now
Monitor recruitment events — Some airlines (e.g. Ryanair) host open-day hiring sessions. Attend if possible.
Prepare documents & CVs — Airlines often require language skills, valid passport/travel eligibility, and flexibility.
Apply broadly, think global — With openings in Europe, India, global carriers — candidates willing to relocate (or already mobile) have better chances.
Leverage training & certifications — If you have first-aid, safety, language or hospitality training, highlight these.
Be ready fast — Given the demand surge, application windows might move quickly.
About This Trend — In Context
Because global passenger demand is rebounding strongly — after years of disruption and slow-downs — airlines are aggressively hiring to staff expanding fleets and new routes. That means not only pilots, but cabin crew, ground staff, and support teams are all in demand. For aspiring crew, 2025–2026 may turn out to be one of the strongest career entry periods in years.
At the same time, many airlines and low-cost carriers are growing — which often means faster onboarding, shorter training cycles, and high mobility globally.
Final Word from Pilotium
If you’ve ever dreamed of a cabin-crew career — as a flight attendant, cabin service member, or part of a global airline crew — right now is one of the best moments in decades to act.
At Pilotium, we’ll keep tracking the latest cabin-crew hiring announcements, airline expansions, and global career-opportunity updates — so you’ll always be ahead of the curve.