AirAsia Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to AirAsia— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on AirAsia's careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 18+ at the time of application
- English:
- Strong command of English required; additional languages an advantage
- Hiring:
- 5-stage process. Recruitment runs across AirAsia's multiple Southeast Asian bases.
Is AirAsia hiring right now?
Pay structure is productivity-based — crew can earn more via additional shifts and flights.
Track AirAsia hiring newsAirAsia cabin crew requirements
- Age
- 18+ at the time of application
- English
- Strong command of English required; additional languages an advantage
- Medical
- Fit-for-flying medical clearance
Minimum height 157 cm (female) / 170 cm (male); arm reach 210 cm. Check your own eligibility — free →
AirAsia cabin crew salary
- Basic pay
- Reported entry-level base RM 2,300–2,800/month
- Flying pay
- Sector pay and incentives on top of base
- Per-diem
- Included in total range below
Total: Reported total range roughly RM 3,500–5,000/month once flying pay is included; varies by country (India, Philippines bases pay differently). Malaysian income tax applies (or local country tax for other bases) — figures above are gross.
AirAsia hiring process
- 1Online application
- 2Height and arm-reach screening
- 3Assessment day: grooming, group exercise
- 4Interview
- 5Medical and background checks, then a training offer
Recruitment runs across AirAsia's multiple Southeast Asian bases.
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What is the minimum age to apply to AirAsia as cabin crew?
AirAsia requires applicants to be 18+ at the time of application.
What does AirAsia cabin crew pay?
Reported total range is roughly RM 3,500–5,000/month once flying pay is included; this varies by base country too (India and Philippines bases pay differently). Figures come from public aviation-recruitment sources rather than AirAsia's own confirmation, so treat this as a strong guide rather than an exact number.
Is AirAsia currently hiring cabin crew?
Pay structure is productivity-based — crew can earn more via additional shifts and flights. Check the live hiring feed on this page for open days and application windows.