Virgin Australia Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to Virgin Australia— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on Virgin Australia's careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 18+ at the time of application
- English:
- Fluent English required
- Hiring:
- 4-stage process. Recruitment runs via the Virgin Australia careers portal.
Is Virgin Australia hiring right now?
Domestic Australian carrier — check the careers page for current openings, including Melbourne-based roles.
Track Virgin Australia hiring newsVirgin Australia cabin crew requirements
- Age
- 18+ at the time of application
- English
- Fluent English required
- Medical
- Fit-for-flying medical clearance
No published height minimum — a 180 cm reach flat-footed is the operative safety test. Requires a valid passport with unrestricted access to all Virgin Australia ports of call. Check your own eligibility — free →
Virgin Australia 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
Total: Reported total range roughly AUD 55,000–90,000/year depending on experience and seniority. Australian income tax applies — figures above are gross.
Virgin Australia hiring process
- 1Online application via the Virgin Australia careers site
- 2Assessment day: group activities, problem-solving exercises, communication tests
- 3Face-to-face interview
- 4Medical and background checks, then a training offer
Recruitment runs via the Virgin Australia careers portal.
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Do I need Australian residency to apply to Virgin Australia?
Publicly available sources don't confirm a residency requirement explicitly, but a valid passport with unrestricted travel access to all Virgin Australia destinations is required — confirm your specific eligibility directly.