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      Cabin Crew Interview

      24 June 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at British Airways in June 2016

      Interview

      Arrive early! I was 30 minutes early and other people were there before me. They take you through about 15 minutes before the start time, so they can process your documents. Do not be late. One girl arrived 10 minutes late and she didn't make it through the first round. First round is height/reach/tattoo check. If you're wearing a jacket, they will have you remove it. Hardest part is the diagonal reach (you hold onto a handle and have to reach diagonally down to the floor). If you do not meet the height requirement, you will be sent home. One girl was less than half an inch off and she was sent home. Second phase consists of the role-play and group activity. I did my role-play first, then group discussion. Role-play: You're given a piece of paper almost filled with writing. The interviewer leaves and gives you 2 minutes to read it over. Read it out loud and absorb and much information as possible. After the 2 minutes has expired, you will be first asked to read it out loud to your interviewer (do so calmly and slowly). You will not be allowed to look at the paper again. I had to role-play a customer service agent, and my interviewer was a lady who had missed her connection because of a delay with a BA flight. As obvious as this sounds, connect with your "customer". "I can imagine how frustrated you are right now," or "I'm going to resolve this frustrating issue for you," or even "I'm here to help," are all great things to say. Fight your nerves and speak slowly and pleasantly. Next was my group activity. My group was four people, and our scenario was no supplies for a return flight due to a Toronto snow storm. We, however, had £10,000 to supplies. Ultimately my group was £500 over budget, but that's okay! You're being judged on your team skills, so always ask your group if they agree, or if they have suggestions. Don't blurt things out when it's not your turn. Third phase is interview (more below). 7 out of ~20 people made it to this final round.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Can you tell us of a time where you turned a negative customer experience into a positive one?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Can you tell me of a time when you went above the call of duty for customer experience?
      Answer question

      Question 3

      What safety checks do you think Cabin Crew have to perform before each flight?
      Answer question

      Question 4

      What do you think will be the biggest challenge you'll face if you become Cabin Crew with British Airways?
      Answer question

      Question 5

      Are you prepared to work odd hours, holidays, and weekends?
      1 Answer
      20

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      Application

      I interviewed at British Airways (Heathrow, England)

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      Cabin Crew Interview

      4 May 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Heathrow, England
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at British Airways (Heathrow, England)

      Interview

      Submit application on website, attach cv. Once accepted, complete the online assessment within 3 days of receiving the invite. (Maybe Psychometric style and situational judgment) British Airways do change the assessment types so bare in mind.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Given random scenarios with a choice of most effective answer to select. The assessment has nothing to do with the job role or the actual airline.
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      Cabin Crew Interview

      9 Apr 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Heathrow, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at British Airways (Heathrow, England)

      Interview

      Starts with a group of about 25 people, then have to do a height and reach test accompanied by reading out a script to one of the interviewers to prove your english speech. Then have a group task with half the group to see how you interact with others. Then half the group are sent home and the other half go through to individual interviews.