Qantas Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to Qantas— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on Qantas' careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 18+ at the time of application
- English:
- Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage for international routes
- Hiring:
- 6-stage process. Recruitment opens periodically for mainline and QantasLink bases.
Is Qantas hiring right now?
Hires for both mainline Qantas and the regional QantasLink network — check which base a listing is for. The video-interview stage means camera presence matters before you ever reach an in-person assessment day.
Track Qantas hiring newsQantas cabin crew requirements
- Age
- 18+ at the time of application
- English
- Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage for international routes
- Medical
- Excellent health required; a Senior First Aid Certificate is part of onboarding
Height 163–186 cm for mainline crew; QantasLink (regional) range is roughly 158–183 cm. Check your own eligibility — free →
Qantas cabin crew salary
- Basic pay
- Starting base salary reported around AUD 60,000/year (roughly AUD 5,000/month)
- Flying pay
- Additional flying-hour, night, weekend, and public-holiday premiums on top of base
- Per-diem
- Paid for nights away from base; rate not publicly confirmed
- Accommodation
- Not provided
Total: Reported total range roughly AUD 65,000–105,000/year depending on seniority and route. Australian income tax applies — figures above are gross, not take-home.
Qantas hiring process
- 1Online application via Qantas careers
- 2Online assessments (English, situational judgement)
- 3Recorded or live video interview — assessed on communication style, professionalism, and how confidently you present your experience on camera
- 4Assessment day: group activities and a presentation/project component, testing teamwork and decision-making from the moment you arrive
- 5Final one-on-one interview with senior staff, typically 30–40 minutes, focused on cultural fit and long-term interest
- 6Medical and background checks, then a training offer
Recruitment opens periodically for mainline and QantasLink bases.
Qantas interview questions & model answers →Qantas cabin crew FAQs
Do I need Australian residency to apply to Qantas?
For mainline Australian-based roles, yes — you need Australian or New Zealand permanent residency, or the legal right to work in the UK for the separate QCCUK base.
What does the Qantas video interview involve?
Reportedly a recorded or live video interview early in the process, where recruiters assess your communication style, professionalism, and how naturally you present your experience on camera — separate from and before the in-person assessment day.
What's the Qantas cabin crew height requirement?
Roughly 163–186 cm for mainline crew, with a lower regional range (about 158–183 cm) for QantasLink — confirm the exact range for the specific base you're applying to.