Interview with a Filipino Flight Attendant from Cebu Pacific Air

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This page used to contain an interview with a Filipino flight attendant, Precious Chico and her journey to becoming a cabin crew of Cebu Pacific. The post has inspired so much people, went viral and popular online but due to massive inquiries and unexpected messages, Precious has contacted me and requested to pull out the post for privacy reason and to avoid unstoppable questions, messages and inquiries sent to her. Philpad respects her and her privacy so we deleted the interview here.

Furthermore, we are still open for related interviews about cabin crew. If you want to be featured, just contact us and we will email you.

Just want to share the best advice Precious has shared to all the Filipinos who dream the same dream to become a Flight Attendant:

Don’t be afraid to chase your dream. Nothing will happen if you keep on dreaming but do nothing to achieve it. 🙂 Be 100% sure that you want the job If you failed the first time, try and try until God gave it to you. 🙂 Most important thing is not to lose hope and wear you genuine smile at all times :)”

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My name is Fehl and I love interviewing people. These people are not celebrities, not listed in Forbes or Time magazine yet I feel someday they could be. Sometimes I just meet them at Starbucks or bump into them in Boracay or I just like their current Instagram. These people I know will inspire others. These people are Filipino…by blood or by heart – and that gets my attention 🙂

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Fehl is the founder of Philpad and has been writing online for 12 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and a background in Finance. She is a licensed Career Service Professional and author of a poetry book at Barnes & Noble. In her spare time, she likes to travel and discover new places.

134 thoughts on “Interview with a Filipino Flight Attendant from Cebu Pacific Air”

  1. Good Afternoon! Thank you for inspiring lots of people. I dreamt to be a Flight Attendant but then i don’t even know how to swim. I passed my PE 4 which is swimming, but then i doubt my swimming skills. I know, I should not accept negative vibes but still there is something that bothers me more. I hope i can learn how to swim when the training comes. I wish I will be a part of the cabin crew in Cebu Pacific. May GOD bless us all. Thank a lot Miss Fehl.

  2. hi po, I really want to be a Flight Attendant. but because of the height requirements, I lose hope.
    I just want to really clear. Are they really particular of the 5’3″ minimum of height or 5’2″ has the possibility to be in, having the other qualities they require?

    I really hope I will a response very soon.
    Thank you po.

    • Yes, they are very particular with their requirements. But you can always attend the recruitment. It’s just an inch. Who knows, they didn’t like so many candidates for that batch and they liked you. You should go and prove them you deserve it 🙂

  3. Hi po. Okay lng po ba mag apply kahit mejo mabalbon ka sa upper and lower extremities mo? Not super mabalbon yung obvious lng tingnan sa malapitan at manipis lng din yung mga body hair. Fair complexion din po ako.

    • Only you can know once you meet and greet the recruiters face-to-face 🙂 Coz if they liked you, that’s where everything will start

  4. Hi ms. Fehl.. Thank you for this blog. Every word in this blog pushes me to be a FA. It has never been a dream of becoming one in my early years but after hearing Precious’ story, i’ve been inspired. I hope im already a FA the next time i comment here. 🙂

  6. Hi I want to know what does it mean to have “good set of teeth” because I already had my three teeth pulled out but not the front teeth.

  7. im soooo jealous of miss Precious. she’s very pretty and lucky to have been accepted as a FA.. i also wanted to apply as a flight attendant but i’m only 5’2″.. it’s really m dream job. is there any way that i can be hired?.

  8. Hi there! i visited Ms. Precious’ account on facebook. It seems she has a different job now? And I have a question, are they offering lifetime job assurance?i mean, even if I’m at age 30 and up, I can still work there?

  10. Hi! 🙂 I would like to ask if cebu pacific are still hiring for cabin crew? And what should be your proper attire in physical screening? Thank you!

    • Hi ive checked on jobstreet, yes they’re hiring and the requirements are posted as well good

  11. Thanks po sa blog na ito. It helped me gain my confidence. I wish you could help me. I really wanted to be a flight attendant. I have my advantages na sa tingin ko makakatulong sa pag aapply ko as FA.
    pero ang problema ko is that My weight is not proportion to my height. underweight po ako (100 lbs.) at ang height ko po ay 5’7″ (ayos lang po ba ito?). another thing may grado po ang aking mata 50 sa left at 100 sa right. lastly naka brace po ako pero the good thing is that pwede na sya tanggalin any time dahil maayos na siya.
    Maaari pa kaya akong maging FA? thanks po.

  12. This is very inspiring:)
    By the way I graduated BS Airline Management at Indiana Aerospace University. I want to become a Flight Attendant, soon, HOPEFULLY 🙂 Only if the company i’m applying would hire me^^.
    Soo proud of that pretty girl. 🙂

  13. I can do it too. i want to be a flight attendant someday because im still 16 yet. What a inspiring article <3 <3

  14. Hello Ms. Fehl,

    I am inspired by this very informative blog of yours, and with your interview with Ms. Precious. I am a fresh grad and i am one of those who really dream of being a flight attendant. I just want to share that i have an on-going application in Phil. Airlines.My school had a job-fair and as a Tourism Management student I passed my resume in PAL booth, luckily they contacted me. I attended the impact interview and luckily I had a chance. I am under conditional status (there are 3 results, which are Passed, Conditional or they will just offer you another job position). The panels asked me to change my hair color to black and to lose some weight (even though my weight is proportion to my height). Then after a month I decided to go back and they asked me to lose more weight. And after another a month I went back again and finally I passed. I am still waiting for my schedule with the last screening with the President. Even though I passed the screening with the panels, I still don’t have the assurance of having the job. But, after reading this blog it gives me a positive thinking of Having the job. But, i am also planning to apply to Ceb Pac. Thanks Ms. Fhel, please continue to inspire and push people like me. Thank you and God bless.

    • I’m planning to apply in Pal but some rumors had caught my attention, Is it really true that its a lot harder to pass their required qualifications as compared to other international airlines?

  15. Di ba po hanggang 27 years old lang ang isang flight attendant? So ano na po plano ni Ate Precious pag 28 nya? 🙂 Thanks.

  16. hi- i just wanna ask if they are strict in having tattoos? i have one in mu left chest area in line with my shoulder and one on my back? would that be a hindrance in passing the interview? 🙂 thank you

  17. Hi Fehl and Precious,

    I love you girls! i’ve been reading this and the hub for weeks now. And i super love it. Allow me to add you on Facebook. Please. I’m super determined to get-in to the flying world this time. I’ve tried twice in CebPac and once in PAL, wasn’t able to get in. But now i’ll re-apply in CebPac for the 3rd time after getting married and having a baby. 🙂 i don’t want to have my mid-life crisis crying over this fab dream. I believe i’d get-in this time, i’ll succeed !

    Got loads of questions though, please allow me to add you on facebook. Hoping for your soonest response!:)

    • That’s the spirit girl! 🙂 You’ll learn a lot from Precious since she’s the FA. Me, I’m more of a wanderer hehe

  18. Hi! I’m taking up Tourism Management and thinking to shift my course cause I’m getting bored being a tourism student, but after I read this blog, it brings back my excitement to be a flight stewardess someday! Thank you for this blog! Already bookmarked it! 😉 How old is Miss Precious now? Thank you! 🙂

  19. Hi I already read this article twice and I really can’t help myself. Thank you very much for the inspiration. I really wanted to become a flight attendant. I have the height, I can swim, I am beautiful indeed, the only thing is that I am really afraid of failing. Wwooohhhh!! I will promise that I will apply and pursue my dream to become one starting today.

    Thanks for the inspiration and more articles to write. Thanks Fhel!!! Keep kicking!

  21. Being a Flight Attendant is one of my biggest dream since then, I am so happy that I’ve found this article. I was really inspired and motivated to pursue my dream. Thank you for sharing this fruitful article of yours. May you have many people to inspire, Thank you for making me realize that there’s nothing wrong in trying. I will pass an applicaton to those airlines first here in the Philippines as soon as I graduated. God Bless you!;)

    • Embrace positivity otherwise you won’t succeed. I’m glad to inspire and encourage other people. You have the guts to be a flight attendant 🙂 I hope to see you someday on board somewhere…some corner of the world 🙂

      Thanks for the kind words! Bless ya!

  22. ..hi there, this blog is simply AWESOME.. I am really dreaming to be a flight attendant, just by reading this it makes me feel that i want to be a F.A right here! right now! hehe i’m taking up four year course BS Tourism Management and i am going to graduate on april 3. i am 20 yrs old, 5’4 .. i am now looking for flight attendant jobs.. i dont have a perfect set of teeth but im planning to have it brace.. i can speak English but not fluently beacuse sometimes i am nervous, but practice makes perfect! i also have flaws in my skin, which i know that may cause my dream to fail.. but i will do my best to make it possible to be a Flight attendant. i dont know how to swim, but i’m willing to learn. i will take all the chances just to become a F.A.. I believe in my self and thanks to you because you give me additional confidence. . can i apply in cebu pac? nag ha hire po ba sila ngayon?

  23. hello Ma’am Fehl,, your a kind of person who have a positive attitude,, the way you response their comments, very inspiring. You know Ma’am Fehl, it is my deepest dream to become a Flight Attendant, im a kind of girl who love to travel, one reason their is that , i love watching flight attendant in the aircraft, assisting their passengers,, and because its my dream I used to help my co passenger in their baggage especially those who are carrying babies..it makes me feel , I’m a flight attendant in a very simple way. Looking forward to make my dream come true to become a flight attendant.. Ma’am Fehl can i ask ? When will be the next hiring schedule for flight attendant Ma’am…Thank you… To God Be The Glory

  25. i really want to be a flight attendant and that’s my dream since my childhood can i ask if can i apply?

  26. hello, this is amazing!i was so blessed to find this. you are indeed good in sharing all your ideas and i like how you answered all the question. so nice of you ! 🙂
    i have interview this monday, i just wanna know? talaga po pati armpit tinitgnan ? and
    balbon po ako kasi, kelangan ko po talga ishave legs ko? huhuh does it really matter? even if its not the same like men, it is not curly 🙁 or is it okay? even if i leave it like that? another thing? kelangan po talga maganda ngipin? i have some teeth thats not aligned at the right side infront, but i smile perfectly
    hoping for your reply! please as soon! before monday !!

  27. DOES THOSE STUDENTS WHO’S STUDYING TOURISM MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC UNIVERSTIES HAD A CHANCE TO WORK IN CEBU PACIFIC AND ALSO OTHER AIRLINES ??

  28. Hi, Ms Fel! May i know if may updated na po bang 1 day hiring ang Cebu Pacific? Thank you so much! 🙂

  29. Hi Ms. Fehl, habang binabasa ko po itong blog na ito hindi ko maiwasan mapangiti, it helps a lot for us na gusto maging Flight Attendant someday. Hindi po biro ang pagiging cabin crew, maraming trainings ang dapat pagdaan. Sana po magkaroon ako ng pagkakataon para maging cabin crew sa 5j 🙂

  32. Ms. Marifel Dungo i dont have passport yet, is it ok if i dont have passport yet? i badly neededyour advice..tnxx 🙂

  33. hello Ms. Marifel Dungo I am here now in cebu, where i can apply as a flight attendant here? 🙂 should i have to go there in mnila to apply? 🙂

  34. Good evening! I would like to apply as a flight attendant even though i dont have experience of it yet. Ano po mga website na pwd q aplayan? pleeease poh i badly needed your help 🙂 tnx poh 🙂

  35. hi po ms.fel .ahm i would like to become an F.A someday but the problem is sometimes i cannot speak too long in english haha…. mhina kac aq sa pg sasalita ng english hehe but i try my best nmn …… ahmp ang tanong ko po is pwede po ba mg taglish ???

    • Of course pwedi. English is impressive but if you know you are not so fluent – oral/written, don’t mess it up by pretending you can. Just be confident and be real. I do recommend you improve your English proficiency by watching English movies or shows with subtitles so you read them too while hear them speaking. I recommend watching Gossip Girl. Buy season 1-6 with subtitles. It is so worth it 🙂

  36. IF my course is business administration and graduated .do i have the chance to apply phillippine airline or do i have to take courses that related to it?

    • You can apply even if you didn’t take flight attendant courses. They give proper flight attendant trainings if you are accepted and hired.

  37. If I don’t know how to swim is that a problem when you apply as an FA?or they will teach you how to?I know how to swim at least up to 5ft.only I am just afraid maybe to try on 6ft higher..but if ever swimming lesson is part of the traininf for the said 2 mos. that will really help me to pursue my dream to become and FA. Some of my concerns were already answerd from the comments above and for now this is my only concern
    .I hope to hear from you miss Fehl.thanks for the information..such a great help for us..

  38. such an inspiration.. thanks for the head ups 🙂
    I have dreamt of becoming a cabin crew ..
    i am about to apply to cebu pac too, and i very scared coz just like her I felt that I dont have the qualifications too..
    but I’ll just stay positive..
    “If you can dream it, you can do it”
    “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try”
    thanks miss fehl 🙂

  39. hello Ms. Fehl! Thank you for giving me more confidence after reading your blog! Its really inspiring for those who wanted to be a flight attendant 🙂 just have concern., where do we/ i pass my/ our resume? for provincial area? coz Im from Bicol. is it really need to get there in MNL and apply for walk-in? What specific area /offices will accommodate us? Thanks and more power!

    • Attend the grand recruitment of the airline company. They usually schedule a special day for that. On that day, you’re gonna submit your resume and fill up forms for your application details. On that day, they make physical screening already and initial interviews. If you’re from Bicol, try to apply at the airline’s offices/branches. They would contact you if they need you. Good luck and thank you for the kind words 🙂

  40. Hello. I am really interested of being an FA. I would like to ask if they really require the 5’3 height . I thinks Im just 5 or 5’1. :(((

  41. hello!

    i would like to ask, is it best to apply only or walk-in?
    and any advice about the intervw and all?

    hope to hear from u!

  42. Hi Ms. Fehl, how are you? Am doing great anyway. I came across to this blog without even noticing I am completely feeling there are butterflies in my stomach. I love your blog, so are you. I’am enjoying it while reading thru every details. Am 22 FA has been a dream since H.S. am certain that am willing to give it a shot, just dropping by to say please continue inspiring people, cheering them up cause it absolutely helped a lot. More power, God bless each and every one of you guys… *** shine bright like a diamond*** according to Rihanna. ^_^

    • Hi Chloe! I’m doing great and I’m smiling here now reading your comment. Wow you had tummy butterflies? That’s a good thing. It means the magical inspiration force was with you. Thank you for loving this blog and me. I’m sure you love our favorite Flight Attendant here too – Precious 🙂 She is a great inspiration. 🙂

      I have to say thank you and I want to give you a big hug now for this beautiful message you left here. I can feel in my heart you inspire others as well. You sound like a very positive woman. God bless you too. Cheers and girl power! *singing Riri’s song now too* Shine bright like a diamond…. LOL

  43. Hi po . magccollege plng po ako and gsto ko po mg fa. Kso c mommy sbe mhirap dw po dhil sobrang raming ngttake ng tourism but konti lng po ang nkkakuha ng job. Suggestion nyo po ? 🙂

    • Don’t let negative stuff discourage you in making your dreams come true. Yup there are thousands of applicants but there are only few who are deserving and qualified. If you know you are one of those ‘few’ why stop from making it happen. 🙂

  44. hello po miss Fehl. bago pman po ako mag graduate during my h.s e naisulat ko napo sa yearbook namin na pangarap ko po talagang maging F.A. kaso financial problem po kc e kaya di ako pinayagan kumuha ng tourism o any other courses related to my dream(become a F.A). considering na mother ko nlang po ang narito, at sumusuporta sakin, is there still a chance na mapursueko po dream ko even na education major in english at hindi tourism ang pinakuha sakin po. ? salamat po. godspeed more power!

  45. Hello po! would like to ask if sa screening mineasure po ba height nyo.. kasi parang 5’2″ lang ako but i look taller in person. thank you po

  47. Hi Miss Fehl.. It was always been my long time dream to become a Flight Attendant..I wanted to apply but I am here in Cebu. Are there any means to apply? another thing is that, I am a product of Professional Review Network, our review staffs told us that PRN is “somehow” a sister company of Cebu Pacific.

      • It’s a pleasure. Like I always say, don’t let the scar scare you. Face the employers and see for yourself if you get accepted 🙂

  49. hi ms. fehl 🙂 your blog and ms. precious have been a great motivator by this time for me. 🙂 well this morning, my mom asked me ‘why don’t you try to pursue your childhood dream?” (being FA) i’ve totally got confused and troubled, coz this past few days i’m so depressed in my after grad. life. 🙁 i’m 21 y/o, graduated in BS Nursing and got my license but then i’m still unemployed. I do volunteering in 1 hospital near at my place but i only got pity on myself. yeah, i admit, I love working and giving my service to people esp. my patients but still i’m a human with a human needs. I can’t make it for long as a volunteer nurse and i want to experience to earn money all by myself. As i have read this blog, i’ve got an option, “to establish a new career” without compromising my passion to help others. But as i googled up those requirements listed on different airlines esp. CEBU PACIFIC, they prefer GOOD EYESIGHT applicants, so my hopes down. 🙁 i’m NEARSIGHTED, my doctor already made eyeglasses but i prefer to don’t used it because i can still see enough those scenery and objects far from me. But even though i still can, for sure my eyes grade will appear in examination. SO, HOW IS IT? DO I HAVE TO STEP BACK OR FORWARD to my DREAM? 🙁

    • Never let something stop you from making your dreams come true. Life is a battle. Don’t be a loser by calling it quits without even fighting a test. God’s providence works…we must believe it like we believe in ourselves. Step forward. If you trip, stand up and accept it and move on and be happy. At least you wont be wondering and be asking yourself of some “what ifs”

      Smile 🙂 You can do it! Good luck!

  50. i’m a fresh graduate po and its really a pressure to me to find a job and most specially the dream of becoming a Flight Attendant. Pero once i had read this article its boost my confidence in myself that everyone can achieve what they want as long as there are faith and trust na magagawa nila ang pangarap nila. And if its okay i have a few questions po sana how will you know if your weight is proportion to your height? at kapag po ba sakaling matanggap ka at you did a lot of mistakes pwede ka parin po ba mag apply ulit sa kanila? thank you and more powers :D.

    • Only you will know if you meet the recruiters and hiring companies. Once they liked you, the rest of your fate will be in your hand. Good luck!

    • It’s an advantage but I think they assess applicants fairly. It all starts from the physical screening. If you passed it then dare to survive the next tests…

  52. Hi 🙂 are they very particularvwith your vision? Cause I have astigmatism and doesn’t have 20/20 vision. 🙁

  56. Hi miss Fehl, this interview is the perfect article that fits on what i am feeling right now..
    I am scheduled for the physical screening of CebPac on Monday.. i’m so nervous right know thinking that i would be rejected right away because i have a visible scar on my right shoulder, and when i take off my blaser, it appears very obvious. I got the scar from my childhood chicken pox. Possible po bang hindi ako makapasa sa screening, because of my scar? 🙁 and also, i don’t know how to swim, because i have this aqua-phobia that i developed when i was in 4th grade, when i almost drown in a swimming pool. hmm, do they include swimming lessons in the training or it is required that u r a good swimmer already? Hope to hear from you soon, miss. Thank you and God bless!

  57. Hi ate! 😀 I’m only a third yr HS student now and I want to be a flight attendant someday.. It’s my dream.. *.* I think I’m already 5’5 in height at the age of 14.. XD But =( the sad thing is I’m not that so beautiful as you are.. hehe (Many tells me that I’m pretty nman daw if mag-aayos ako. I’m not kikay. Parang morena hm.) And ndi ako masyado maputi but not really dark skin… (Well I’m only a third yr student pa nman ee so may chance pa mgbago XD) Is it really important to have “good looks”? =/ Ahm what if this “not so good” characteristics of mine last till forever haha, (No no no =() Is there any chance for me to become a Flight Attendant? What if I’ll take the course “Nursing” instead of “Tourism”, Am I qualified? Or having Tourism degree is a must? Huhu… I know how to swim nman (upto 5 ft nga lang XD) and I have the brain (choss :P) coz I’m running for salutatorian.. Is there any chance ? =( btw sorry for super duper mega daming questions. 🙂 Hope you answer ate. 🙂 Thanks in advance.. =)

  58. Very inspiring! I was having a hard time at the moment and a bit hesitant to pursue my dream as a flight attendant, but when i read it, it made me so motivated. Thanks for sharing this! 🙂

  61. do they teach swimming during the training?:-)or doyou really need to be a swimmer so you can get in?:-)

    • Sometimes we need to compromise to get what we really want… Thanks for dropping by. Looking forward to hear from you to other interview pages here 🙂

  66. I’m still 17 years old but turing 18 this october is there any posibilitly that I could apply and get the position? I’m reslly determined

    • check out the airline’s age requirement. If you didn’t graduated yet from college, make it your priority because local airlines here prefer college grads

  67. Hi,since i was a kid I dreamed to be a flight attendant,but unfortunately it didn’t happened bcoz’ of financial problem. Do I have the chance to pusue it even if I’m already 28yrs old now and undergraduate of 4yr course? but regards with the skills in swimming I’m good in it,and customer service as well… Do I have still a chance to become a flight attendant?

    • Some airlines accept up to 29 or 30. Just check their qualifications. If you have the guts, apply. Only you can know whether you’ll make it if you applied 🙂

  68. This informative and inspiring blog somehow scares me, but I know life is not about spoon feeding you have to have faith and courage if you really want to get what you want. thanks to this ms.fehl, keep it up, you give hope to dreamers. 🙂

  69. hi ms Fel.. I wanted to be a flight attendant and this blog encourages me a lot. But i have still my braces with me.. would they consider it?

    thanks and more power

    • Thank you and I’m so glad you loved this blog. Just apply and impress the recruiter. They would understand if you have braces. What matter is that they liked your personality and confidence. If they advised you to have your braces removed, then do that. Good luck!

  70. hi Ms.Fehl..i just want ask if being a flight attendant should have a complete teeth?i have good teeth when i smile but the problem is my downside teeth is not complete but only on the side…

  71. umm Do you know the height requirements? 5 2 lang kasi ako.
    My grandma wants me to be a FA and I think pwede naman akong maging FA.
    But I don’t know how to swim. :((

  72. Good day Ms.Fehl,the FA(Ms.Precious) was really inspiring,always think positive in life and her dedications that there’s nothing possible if you can dream it you ca achieve it.I am fresh tourism graduate,becoming FA is one of my dream someday,it’s either local or internationally:)

    • Yeah and I know you are like Precious who always think positive and who knows she can be the best that she can be 🙂 Best of luck to you. Who knows, I’ll be seeing you in one of the international airlines 🙂 Happy to see amazing people here who leave comments and insights 🙂

  73. Hello, how strict are they when it comes to your dental records? I am a fresh grad but I can’t help but think that my dentals would be a big flaw. 😐

  74. very inspiring. i am one of the thousands hopefuls to be a flight attendant. this article set my desire (to be an FA) on fire. it’s really encouraging. i am going to be a flight attendant (i claim it!) i’m gonna make it happen 🙂

  75. It’s very encouragement article ‘coz i’m actually one of those people who scared to achieve my dream as F.A ..

    • Hi, Joms 🙂 Thank you for dropping by. I’m glad you found this so encouraging as Precious is a big inspiration to us all 🙂 Being a flight attendant is possible just like any other career, it requires focus and courage to be the best you can be 🙂

  78. “If you can dream it, you can do it”
    “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try”
    Love the quotes…
    Hala ka Maya Dela Rosa hirap pala ng pagdadaanan mo, hahaha 😛

    PS: Ganda tlga ni Toni G. 🙂

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