The right to work in UK
 

I have a friend who lives in Brasil and is looking to work in the UK. She knows she must have a VISA to do so. Can anyone advise whether or not airlines will assist her to obtain a VISA once she has been accepted as cabin crew or if she must obtain it herself before applying for any job.

The UK Embassy has advised that the company will help her obtain the necessary documents but that doesn't sound correct to me.

Any help is appreciated.

BA for one will not help somebody obtain the right to abode in the UK because there stance is that there are plenty of people with the right already who can do the job, although if she obtains this on her own then it is not a problem.