Professional Cabin Crew Portraits

Stand out and make a lasting impression with a professional image for your flight attendant application by David Broadway.

How to Prepare Your Resume and Photo for Your Qantas & Emirates Cabin Crew Application

Applying for a cabin crew position with Qantas is an exciting step, but it’s also highly competitive. To get your foot in the door, you need more than just a standard job application. You need a tailored resume that highlights specific skills and a professional application photo that proves you meet their strict grooming standards.

I'm here to help you thrive and take the stress out of the process so you can put your best foot forward. Here is how to get both your resume and your photos perfectly prepared for Qantas.

1. The Resume: Ticking the Mandatory Boxes

Your resume is your first chance to show Qantas you have the right background. Qantas isn’t just looking for customer service; they are looking for premium hospitality and a strict focus on safety.

To beat the applicant tracking systems and catch a recruiter's eye, your resume must clearly state that you meet their non-negotiable requirements. Make sure you prominently list:

• Customer Service Experience: Highlight any face-to-face roles in premium hospitality, retail, or nursing.

• Mandatory Physical Requirements: Clearly state your height (Qantas requires between 163cm and 183cm) and confirm your ability to pass a 50-metre clothed swim test.

• Certifications: Include your up-to-date Senior First Aid certificate, CPR, and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).

• Availability: Note your willingness to work a 24/7 roster and relocate if required.

2. The Photo: Proving Your Attention to Detail

If your resume tells Qantas you have great attention to detail, your application photo is where you prove it. Qantas has incredibly strict uniform and grooming standards, and your application photos need to reflect that before you even get an interview.

You will typically need to upload one full-length formal photo (10cm x 15cm), one passport-sized photo, and two smart/sophisticated photos. When you come into the studio, we make sure you nail these requirements:

• The Outfit: Wear a closed, fitted business jacket with a knee-length skirt.

• Footwear: Closed-toe high heels (strictly no ankle straps) worn with skin-coloured stockings.

• Hair & Makeup: Hair must be neat, tidy, and professionally styled in a bun. Visible, natural-looking makeup is required.

• What to Leave Behind: No neck scarves, jewellery, watches, glasses, or coloured contact lenses.

• The Pose: A big, warm smile, standing straight with your hands by your sides and legs together.

3. The Winning Angle: Aligning Your Resume and Photo

Here is the secret most applicants miss: your resume and your photo are not two separate checklists. They are a single package.

A recruiter will look at your resume to see if you have the skills, but they will look at your photo to see if you have the attitude. If your resume claims you have "immaculate presentation and premium service skills," but you submit a poorly lit selfie taken against a bedroom wall, your application will be rejected.

A professional studio photo on a crisp white background shows you take the opportunity seriously. It tells the recruiter, “I have read your grooming manual, I respect your brand, and I am ready to represent Qantas.”

Real Success Stories

Helping people achieve their dream of flying is what we do best. Here is what one of our recent clients had to say after their session:

"I had such a great experience having my application photos taken. From the beginning, David made me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and he knew exactly what was needed to create professional, high-quality photos suitable for the application process. I was absolutely thrilled with how the photos turned out, and I truly believe they presented me in the best possible way. I couldn’t recommend his services enough to anyone applying for an airline. Thank you again for helping me take such an important step towards achieving my dream!" — Aidan Murray

Ready to Nail Your Application?

Don't let a bad photo hold back a great resume. We know exactly what the airlines are looking for, and we're here to help you look your absolute best.

Our Perth CBD studio can accommodate tight deadlines, with bookings available at short notice. We also offer optional in-house makeup artists to ensure your grooming is absolutely flawless.

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Instructions for Full-Length Formal Photo & Passport Sized Photos

Photographic Requirements For Cabin Crew Application Process

You will need to normally upload 1 full length formal photo (10cm x 15cm or 4" x 6"), 1 identical passport sized (4.5cm x 3.5cm or 1.78" x 1.38") photo and 2 smart/sophisticated photos.

We can provide the professional formal photograph on white background (as seen here) but can also do other colours such as blue. Please confirm the requirements for your photo shoot.

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