Your Journey to the Skies Begins Here – Cabin Crew Member with Finnair at Helsinki Base!
Discover a Career That's Always Uplifting
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland and one of the world's most respected airlines, is opening its doors for Cabin Crew recruitment for 2027. Are you ready to be part of a team where the sky isn't the limit? We offer both permanent and fixed-term full-time employment opportunities for individuals who are passionate about service, safety, and creating meaningful encounters with customers from around the world.
As a Cabin Crew member with Finnair, you'll play a vital role in ensuring cabin safety and delivering exceptional customer service on every flight. You'll be the face of Finnish hospitality, creating unforgettable experiences for passengers while exploring the world through our extensive network.
This is your opportunity to join a company that values professional development, embraces diversity, and offers a truly unique career path. Your journey to the skies starts here!
What It Means to Be Part of Finnair Cabin Crew
As a Cabin Crew member, you are responsible for ensuring cabin safety and delivering excellent customer service on Finnair flights. Being a part of Finnair cabin crew means that you provide the best possible experience and meaningful encounters for our customers. Every flight is an opportunity to make a difference—whether it's calming a nervous traveler, assisting a family with young children, or simply sharing a warm smile that brightens someone's day.
You'll work in a fast-changing, international environment where no two days are the same. You'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, adapt to new situations with resilience and professionalism, and take pride in representing one of the most respected airlines in the world.
What Is Required to Become a Cabin Crew Member at Finnair?
To join our team, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
Age and Education
- Age: At least 18 years old
- Education: Secondary education completed (upper secondary/vocational school)
Language Skills
- Fluency in English—essential for communication with passengers and crew
- Fluency in Finnish is highly valued—additional languages are an advantage
Physical Requirements
- Height: Minimum 160 cm and ability to reach 218 cm barefoot
- Swimming: Ability to swim 40 meters
- Vision: Normal colour vision and normal hearing; distant visual acuity using both eyes 0.7 or better (with or without corrective lenses)
- Health: Good general health and the ability to work irregular hours and night shifts, including coping with stress related to circadian disruption. Minimum requirement EASA Part Med Cabin Crew and Finnair regulations.
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in hospitality or customer service
Appearance
- Tattoos and Piercings: When wearing a uniform, all visible tattoos must be fully covered, and all visible piercings must be removed (excluding earrings)
Background and Documentation
- Clean criminal record
- Valid EU, EEA, or Swiss passport allowing free worldwide travel
- Eligible to live and work permanently in Finland and arrive at Helsinki Airport within one hour when on stand-by
What We're Looking For and What We Expect from You
We're seeking individuals who bring more than just qualifications—we want people with the right attitude, energy, and mindset. The ideal candidate possesses:
- Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills—you genuinely enjoy helping others and making people feel valued
- Excellent teamwork skills in a diverse environment—you collaborate effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds
- Sales-oriented mindset and good communication skills—you're comfortable engaging with customers and promoting onboard products
- Ability to work according to procedures and guidelines—you understand that safety and consistency are paramount
- Resilience, persistence, and ability to adapt to changing situations—you stay calm and composed, even under pressure
What We Offer – Working at Finnair
We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.
Benefits You'll Enjoy
- Leisure Travel Benefit—we're happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfil their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit
- Health and Wellbeing Support—through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus, and activities organized by our hobby clubs
- Professional Development—continuous learning and growth opportunities in a supportive environment
Training Before Employment
- Training Course: 6-9 weeks (non-paid)
- Attendance: 100% on-site attendance at our training facilities in Vantaa is required
- Prerequisite: Successfully passed cabin crew training is a prerequisite for employment
- Training Begins: Gradually at the beginning of 2027
Hiring Process
- Pre-employment security clearance
- Medical examination, including a drug test
Why Finnair?
Finnair is more than an airline—we're a symbol of Finnish excellence and a proud member of the oneworld alliance. With a modern fleet, a commitment to sustainability, and a reputation for punctuality and service, we offer:
- A truly international career—fly to destinations across Europe, Asia, and North America
- A supportive, inclusive culture—where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged
- The chance to represent Finland to the world through exceptional hospitality
Based in Helsinki, one of the world's most liveable cities, you'll enjoy a high quality of life, excellent public services, and easy access to nature and culture.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
If you're ready for a career that's always uplifting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward an extraordinary future with Finnair.
Your journey to the skies starts here. Join Finnair and discover a career that's always uplifting.
