KLM Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to KLM— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on KLM's careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 21+ at the time of application
- English:
- Fluent Dutch AND English required — this is not an English-only carrier
- Hiring:
- 4-stage process. Recruitment runs via the KLM careers portal.
Is KLM hiring right now?
Dutch fluency requirement makes this a narrower applicant pool than most carriers on this list.
Track KLM hiring newsKLM cabin crew requirements
- Age
- 21+ at the time of application
- English
- Fluent Dutch AND English required — this is not an English-only carrier
- Tattoos
- No visible tattoos or piercings
- Swimming
- Must be able to swim 50 metres unaided
- Medical
- Fit-for-flying medical clearance, including sight and hearing tests
Height range 158–190 cm. Check your own eligibility — free →
KLM cabin crew salary
- Basic pay
- Not broken out separately in available sources
- Flying pay
- Included in total range below
- Per-diem
- Included in total range below
- Accommodation
- Not provided — must live within 90 minutes of Amsterdam Schiphol
Total: Reported total range roughly €2,500–3,000/month once regular flying begins. Dutch income tax applies — figures above are gross.
KLM hiring process
- 1Online application
- 2Assessment day: grooming, group exercise, Dutch/English check
- 3Interview
- 4Medical and background checks, then a training offer
Recruitment runs via the KLM careers portal.
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Do I need to speak Dutch to join KLM?
Yes — reported sources say fluent Dutch is required alongside English, unlike most other airlines on this list where English alone is sufficient. Confirm the exact standard directly.