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Julie Delahaye & Sophie McCoid

The very strict requirements EasyJet cabin crew have to meet to get their job

Being a member of the cabin crew is seen as a very glamorous job - with lots of perks.

You get to see the world as part of your job and get discounted travel as standard, but you also have to work long hours and deal with difficult passengers, so it's not all good news.

However for many people working on an aeroplane is a dream job and EasyJet is one of the major airlines you can work for.

But it's not as simple as filling out an application form - as the airline as some very specific criteria, reports Mirror Online .

For example, the airline requires that you have a height of at least 5’2” (157.5 cm) to 6’3” (190cm) without shoes (we imagine for safety reasons and to reach those overhead lockers).

Oh, and you'll need to stay in shape as you'll need "the continuing ability to be able to fit into an aircraft jump seat harness which measures 106cm across the lap and 157cm from shoulder to waist".

(PA)

Again, we imagine this comes down to safety.

Other requirements include being able to swim 25m without any assistance, as well as having no visible tattoos or body piercings (you can have these in theory but they need to be able to be covered discreetly).

Still, there are some pretty tempting perks to the job.

For a start, you'll get to enjoy unlimited staff travel with some tempting discounts, as well as standby travel (where you wait to fill up any empty seats) - and both are across the entire easyJet network.

Cabin crew also get easyJet Plus membership meaning you'll always get speedy boarding and be able to pre-book your seats.

Other tempting extras including a 10 per cent commission on onboard sales, as well as more discounts with other travel firms.

EasyJet of their chief executive Johan Lundgren (PA)

As for the application process? Get ready to be put through your paces. You'll need to fill out an online application before easyJet sends you an online test.

Following this, recruiters will review your application and if you're successful, you'll be invited for an Assessment Day at one of the airline's centres.

You can find out more about what the roles entail and the application process on the  EasyJet Careers Centre website .

Thinking of applying, but not sure if it's the right career path for you? The airline actually has an interactive  Try Before You Fly quiz  which includes their feedback to help you determine your options.

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