I am her. When I met him, he was already living in Brussels. I was struggling between temporary jobs. Video calls were painful; the distance was killing my dreams.
Until I said: I’ll get my TCP certification, prepare myself, and go to Brussels to work for Brussels Airlines . Period.
Step 1: Training as a Cabin Crew Member
Step 1: Obtain my TCP certificate (Official Cabin Crew Member Title)
The first thing I did was enroll in a school approved by AESA and take the EASA course
- Be 18 years old
- Minimum education: Secondary Education or High School
- Minimum height (around 1.57 m for women)
- Know how to swim, pass a 100m test in a pool
- Pass aeronautical medical examination (Class CC, vision, hearing, etc.)
During the course I trained in passenger care, emergency procedures, first aid, fire drills… it was intense, real and changed my perspective: it wasn’t just theory, it was my passport to take off.
Step 2: Apply to Brussels Airlines
With my TCP certificate in hand, I focused on getting into Brussels Airlines. I knew they valued:
- Fluent command of English, French and Dutch
- Be of legal age, present a diploma of studies and a video interview
- Pro attitude, multilingual, neutral appearance (no visible tattoos) and flexibility
- Ability to swim at least 25m, ability to work in an irregular network and empathy with passengers
I didn’t need thousands of hours of flying. Just my certification, languages, and a desire to do well.
I told myself: I want to be with him in Brussels .
I signed up for the TCP course: theory, swimming crawl, simulations, exams… and I passed it.
I practiced languages: meetups, apps, mistakes in public, one after another.
I applied to Brussels Airlines: with my TCP certificate, my CV, a cover letter and a clear video.
I passed the online process (test of situations, personality, logic), interview, assessment with group dynamics
They called me: hired as a crew member based in Brussels . A short contract at first, but real, tangible. Everything fell into place.
Why is this story so powerful?
- Because it doesn’t disguise the necessary effort: training does hurt, but it opens doors.
- Because it shows that you don’t need prior experience if you prepare well.
- Because it is tangible: this step-by-step process breaks down the barrier of doubt.
What I did (and you can do today)
- I chose three steps this week: enroll in the TCP course, go swimming, and practice English in public.
- I set myself a deadline: one month to get the certificate, mini-achievements on my CV, and send my application.
- In interviews, when they asked me about experience, I responded with real-life examples: emergency response, languages, drills, a decisive attitude. That carried more weight than my previous resume.
Today we flew together over Brussels
He was going about his life; I was in uniform, flying over Europe with Brussels Airlines. It all started when I decided to take control of my own decisions. Getting my cabin crew certification was key: it wasn’t just another certification, it was the door I opened to be where I wanted to be.
Your story can also unfold like this: from scratch, with courage and clear steps. If you’d like me to help you tell it with that direct and motivating voice (no clichés, just truth), let me know and we’ll build it together.