Turkish Airlines Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to Turkish Airlines— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on Turkish Airlines' careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 20+ at the time of application
- English:
- English proficiency required
- Hiring:
- 7-stage process. Recruitment runs periodically via the Turkish Airlines careers portal.
Is Turkish Airlines hiring right now?
One of the largest recruiters among European-based carriers by network size, with a multi-stage assessment day that screens for visible marks early, before the interview stages.
Track Turkish Airlines hiring newsTurkish Airlines cabin crew requirements
- Age
- 20+ at the time of application
- Education
- High school diploma minimum; university degree preferred in some recruitment rounds
- English
- English proficiency required
- Medical
- Fit-for-flying medical clearance
Height 160–180 cm (female), 170–190 cm (male); weight proportionate to height. Check your own eligibility — free →
Turkish Airlines cabin crew salary
- Basic pay
- Entry-level base reported near TRY 70,000 gross/month
- Flying pay
- Included in the ranges above for experienced crew
Total: Experienced crew reported at TRY 100,000–160,000 gross/month. Turkish income tax applies — figures above are gross.
Turkish Airlines hiring process
- 1Online application via the Turkish Airlines careers portal
- 2Physical evaluation — height, weight, and a visible-marks check (tattoos, scars, birthmarks, skin conditions) on areas exposed by the uniform; candidates who don't meet the criteria are informed at this stage
- 3English assessment — fluency, comprehension, and professional proficiency
- 4Group discussion and a committee interview
- 5Psychological consultation
- 6Final interview with HR and Cabin department representatives, covering motivation and communication
- 7Pre-employment checks (repeat height/weight and document verification) and medical clearance, then a training offer
Recruitment runs periodically via the Turkish Airlines careers portal.
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What is the minimum age to apply to Turkish Airlines as cabin crew?
Turkish Airlines requires applicants to be 20+ at the time of application.
What does Turkish Airlines cabin crew pay?
Experienced crew are reported at TRY 100,000–160,000 gross/month. Figures come from public aviation-recruitment sources rather than Turkish Airlines's own confirmation, so treat this as a strong guide rather than an exact number.
Does Turkish Airlines check for tattoos before the interview?
Reportedly yes — the physical evaluation (height, weight, and a check for tattoos, scars, and visible skin conditions) happens early in the assessment day, before the group and committee interviews, and candidates who don't meet the criteria are told at that stage rather than later.
Is Turkish Airlines currently hiring cabin crew?
One of the largest recruiters among European-based carriers by network size. Check the live hiring feed on this page for open days and application windows.