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What’s the Difference Between Ground Staff and Cabin Crew?

Author: Sudipta Roy
by Sudipta Roy
Posted: Sep 22, 2022

Young aspirants dream of joining the aviation industry due to multiple job opportunities and competitive salary packages that comes with various perks and benefits. To add the cherry on top you can start your career at a very young age which allows you to climb the steps to success quickly in the aviation sector.

Aviation Colleges offer a plethora of popular aviation courses such as a Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Aviation Management, BBA in Aviation Operations, MBA in Aviation Management, etc. Some aviation colleges also offer International Air Transport Association (IATA) authorized courses that enhance the opportunities to establish a remarkable global career in the aviation industry. Aspirants, often dream of becoming a cabin crew, and why not? As a cabin crew, you can explore various destinations of the world, meet new people, and enjoy discounts on air tickets, accommodations, etc. But many aspirants are scared of flying but they dream of joining the aviation industry. But how? Ground staff is the answer.

But, do you know the main differences between ground staff and cabin crew? Today, let me highlight the difference between ground staff and cabin crew

Ground staff Jobs and cabin crew jobs can be differentiated based on their working environment and pay scale.

  • The ground staff works on the ground for an airline at a particular airport. The main responsibility of ground staff is to attend to passengers before and after a flight

  • Answering passenger queries about flights and providing necessary information to them, Moreover, they also assist passengers with disabilities and passengers with an infant.

  • Cleaning aircraft after flights. Stocking aircraft with food and refreshments, checking in luggage, selling air tickets, making reservations, and handling cancellations.

The cabin crew works in the aircraft 36,000 feet above sea level and ensures pre-flight that the aircraft is clean and the foods and other condiments are well stocked and the necessary safety equipment are there and functioning properly.

  • They greet every passenger with a big smile, direct them towards their sit and help them with their luggage.

  • The cabin Crew is responsible for the safety of the passengers on board. She is the one who informs and guides passengers about the safety measures and makes sure that the cabin luggage is placed safely where it should be.

  • The cabin crew ensures that the seat belt of all passengers is fastened during takeoff, landing, during turbulence or when needed. They are responsible for evacuating the flight if necessary and ensuring the passengers don’t feel scared and remain calm as much as possible during an event of an emergency landing or severe weather conditions. They ensure passengers have a pleasant and safe flight experience.

In terms of salary, cabin crew earns more than ground staff. The average salary of a cabin crew in India is INR 4-10 Lakhs per annum ( approx) and depending on experience it can increase to around INR 12 Lakh per annum (approx). The average salary for Ground staff in India ranges from INR 2 lakhs- INR 9 lakhs per annum (approx.).

These are the main differences between a ground staff and a cabin crew that you need to know.

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Author: Sudipta Roy

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