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Qatar Airways cabin crew requirements 2026

Recruits internationally all year through open days and invitation-only assessment days. Qatar publishes an arm reach requirement but no minimum height — reach is what is actually tested.

Apply on qatarairways.com/careers Check if I am eligible

The requirements in full

Every line below is marked Official when Qatar Airways publishes it on its own careers site, and Reported when it is the figure applied in practice but not published anywhere. Nobody else in this niche tells you the difference.

Minimum age
21+ yearsReported
Not published on the careers site; 21 is the age applied in practice.
Minimum height
Not publishedOfficial
Qatar does not publish a minimum height. The arm reach test is what counts.
Arm reach
212 cm (6'11")Official
Minimum arm reach of 212 cm.
Education
Minimum 10 years of formal educationOfficial
English
Fluent written and spokenOfficial
Experience
2+ years in hospitality, customer service or aviation (preferred, not required)Official
Tattoos
No visible tattoos in uniformReported
Swimming
Expected to be confident in waterReported
Nationality
Open to all nationalitiesReported
Visa
Must be able to relocate to DohaOfficial
Pay
Not published by the airlineReported
Basic + hourly flying pay + layover allowance, tax-free in QAR. Figures are not published.

Pay and what comes with the job

Not published by the airline. Basic + hourly flying pay + layover allowance, tax-free in QAR. Figures are not published.

  • Free furnished shared accommodation in Doha
  • Transport to and from the airport
  • Medical and dental cover
  • Annual leave ticket and discounted tickets
  • Excellent health and physical fitness is a stated requirement

How Qatar Airways selection actually runs

Knowing the order of the day is half the preparation. This is the sequence from application to first flight.

Apply online or attend an open dayOpen days are advertised on the Qatar Airways careers portal. Some cities are invitation-only after an online application.
CV drop and screeningShort interaction with a recruiter, photos and CV handed in.
Assessment dayGroup exercises, reach test and English assessment.
Final interviewOne-to-one interview covering competency and safety scenarios.
Offer and joiningDocument verification, medical, then initial training in Doha.

Questions people ask before applying

What is the minimum height for Qatar Airways cabin crew?

Qatar Airways does not publish a minimum height. The arm reach test of 212 cm is what is actually measured.

What arm reach does Qatar Airways require?

You need to reach 212 cm (6'11"). Minimum arm reach of 212 cm. More candidates fail the reach test than the height check, because most people never measure it before the day.

How old do you have to be to join Qatar Airways?

The minimum age is 21. Not published on the careers site; 21 is the age applied in practice. No Gulf carrier publishes a maximum age, so there is no number that disqualifies you on paper. Recruiters do weigh it at selection, but nobody states a limit.

Can I join Qatar Airways cabin crew with tattoos?

No visible tattoos in uniform. Hands, wrists, forearms, neck and lower legs all count as visible in uniform. A tattoo covered by the uniform itself is not a problem.

Does Qatar Airways hire cabin crew from any country?

Open to all nationalities.

How much do Qatar Airways cabin crew earn?

Not published by the airline. Basic + hourly flying pay + layover allowance, tax-free in QAR. Figures are not published.

Do you need to swim to be Qatar Airways cabin crew?

Expected to be confident in water.

Preparing for Qatar Airways?

Carmen La Recruiter hired cabin crew at Emirates for three years. The preparation covers the group exercise, the reach and grooming check, and the final interview — the three places candidates are actually cut.

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Compare with the other Gulf airlines

If you are a few centimetres short here, another carrier may still be open to you. Qatar Airways is one of 5.

EmiratesEtihad AirwaysflydubaiRiyadh AirAll compared

Preparation partner

Meeting the requirements is the easy part.

Most people who get rejected were eligible. They were cut in the group exercise or in the final interview. Carmen La Recruiter spent eight years at Emirates — five as crew, three hiring crew — and now prepares candidates for exactly these assessment days.

See the preparation