Get a cabin crew member certificate (CMC)
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Finish a KCAA-approved cabin crew course, pass the knowledge and practical tests, get a Class 2 medical, then send KCAA the CMC form signed and stamped by your airline with KSh 2,000. The certificate lasts 1 year.
- Fee
- KSh 2,000Cabin crew member certificate (issue)KSh 2,000Cabin crew member certificate (renewal)
- Where
- Through your airline to the KCAA Personnel Licensing (PEL) office
What you need
- CMC application form (Form M-PEL 011), signed by you and your Head of Operations and stamped by the company
- Current Class 2 medical certificate
- Your knowledge and practical test results slip
- 2 passport photos (2cm by 2.5cm) and a copy of your photo ID or passport
- Certificate from the training school (ATO) showing you completed the course
- Copies of your company competency booklet showing your ratings and training dates
- First aid certificate
Steps
- Do a KCAA-approved cabin crew course and pass the knowledge and practical tests.
- Get a Class 2 medical certificate.
- Fill in Form M-PEL 011. Sign it, then have your Head of Operations sign it and the company stamp it.
- Send the form and documents to KCAA and pay KSh 2,000.
Watch out
- Apply within 6 months of passing your tests, or the results may not count.
- The certificate lasts 1 year. To renew, finish the yearly safety and emergency procedures training first.
- You also need a rating for each aircraft type you work on, or must fly under a rated crew member while qualifying.
Who can apply
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must read, speak and understand English well enough to do the job.
- You must have finished a training course approved by KCAA.
Official sources (2)
- Cabin Crew Member Certificate (CMC) kcaa.or.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- AIC 08/23: Charges for Air Navigation Services and Regulatory Fees kcaa.or.ke · read 3 Oct 2026