How savvy are you about Cabin Crew security procedures? Check how many of our top 10 you already knew

As a member of the Cabin Crew team one of your prime responsibilities apart from safety is security. But how much of your working day is spent on this? And how important is this part of your role in practice? Read on, you may be surprised….

• 1. Once you check in for your flight the airline will update you of any current world wide security issues. You need to be on the ball and alert to any potential threats.


• 2. Naturally the airline will expect you to adhere to existing procedures but also to quickly get your head round new or updated systems. There’s no room for being slow on the uptake as that could allow a potential hazard to slip under your radar.


• 3. During your cabin crew pre-flight briefing security matters will be discussed so everyone is clear of their important role of maintaining high security awareness and standards.


• 4. As crew walk through the airport terminal building they are expected to be alert to any unusual activity or packages, and where there is any suspicion notify the appropriate authorities immediately.


• 5. Cabin crew must lead by example when they are going through airport security whilst in the eye of the public, so even it’s the hundredth time, you must show that to you going through routine security is as serious as the first.


• 6. On boarding the aircraft the first action for crew is to check the vicinity of their working area for any unusual packages or messages that may of been left on board from the previous flight or from any ground staff, cleaners etc.


• 7. Once all areas are thoroughly checked the captain must be notified and only then will passengers be able to board the aircraft.


• 8. Throughout the duration of the flight the crew are expected to remain constantly vigilant to any unusual packages placed anywhere on-board.


• 9. Cabin crew need to check the toilets on a regular basis for any threatening messages which could of been written on the mirror or on the back of the door. This area must be monitored closely as this is the only place crew do not have a constant visual on.


• 10. Security reports must be regularly communicated to the captain so he can be confident of a safe flight ahead.